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Traditional Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

Knit a timeless kitchen essential with this traditional tea cosy knitting pattern, designed to keep your teapot warm while adding a classic handmade touch to your home. This pattern creates a traditional tea cosy (tea cozy) shape that fits on the teapot, making it both practical and decorative.

The tea cosy is worked in Aran (worsted / 10 ply) weight yarn and the pattern includes instructions for two sizes, making it suitable for both medium and large teapots. Whether you’re knitting for everyday use or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, this knitted tea cosy is a satisfying and useful project.

The traditional tea cosy knitting pattern uses simple shaping and traditional construction, making it suitable for confident beginners as well as more experienced knitters who enjoy classic designs. The finished cosy provides excellent insulation to help keep your tea warm for longer.

SIZE
Large for a 6 mug tea pot—cosy measures 50.75 cm (20 in) all round lower edge x 17.75 cm (7 in ) tall.
Medium for a 4 mug tea pot—cosy measures 40.5cm (16 in) round x 17.75 cm (6 in ) tall.

MATERIALS
Pair of 4.5 mm knitting needles (US7)
A 2 x 50g balls Navia Trio Red
B 1[2] x 50g balls Navia Trio Cream

Substitute with King Cole Wool Aran HERE (#ad)

Tea Cosies are best made with a high mix of pure wool so that they don’t loose shape over the hot tea pot. Wool also has better insulation properties.

To Substitute make sure your yarn knits to a tension of tension of 18/19 sts to 10 cm wide.

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See my Union Jack Tea Cosy Pattern HERE