What you need to know
Learn how to knit a vintage-style flower teacosy with this easy-to-follow pattern.
Nicola Valiji's blooming floral cosy is fun to knit and is sure to bring a smile. The sunny daffodils and delicate roses are all worked separately and sewn to your simple teacosy base. This would be a charming gift for any tea lover and the flowers can also be used as corsages or embellishments to spruce up cushions covers and more!
What do I need?
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades 1005 Cream, 1833 Blush, 1432 Wisteria, 1390 Clematis, 1019 Cloud Blue, 1822 Pistachio, 1020 Lemon, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3.5mm
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
Sizing
Circumference at base: 48cm
Height: 15cm
Top knit tips
Before sewing up, pin the teacosy pieces around the teapot and mark the positions for the spout and handle.
This teacosy has a decorative bottom edge that’s made up of little points. This is called a ‘faux picot edge’. Work the first six rows in stocking stitch, followed by a row of eyelets. You then continue in the pattern as instructed. When making up your teacosy, turn under the cast-on edge, folding it at the eyelet row and sew it to the WS of your work. This will leave you with a pretty edge.
Meet the designer
Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this
allotment tea cosy? You can
view more of Nicola's designs here.
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Watch to learn
Brush up on the skills needed for this pattern with this tutorial.
Techniques: Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch