Nautical Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, Picot Edge

What you need to know

Want to master faux picot edging? Download Nicola Valiji’s beach hut tea cosy knitting pattern.

Forget fish and chips, we’re craving a lovely steaming cuppa here at Let’s Knit Together. Suitable for intermediate knitters, this corker of a tea cosy project is sure to bring you all the seaside vibes you need, as well as keeping your brews nice and hot! You’ll even get to try out some fancy faux picot edging while you’re making the roof.

What do I need?

Yarn: Deramores Studio DK, shades Blue Haze, Frost, Citrine, Ruby, Lapis, Burnt Orange, Gingerbread, one 100g ball of each; Black DK, small amount
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder
Toy stuffing

Sizing

Designed to fit a standard-sized teapot

Top knit tip

Cut three strands of yarn to the same length then fold them in half. Loop the strands round so there is a knot at one end and a loop at the other. Hold the loop in place on a steady surface using a pin or a handy hook. Take a pencil and thread it between the lengths just before the knot. Twist your pencil until the lengths become tight. Fold the lengths in half and allow the cord to twist round on itself. Being careful not to let the lengths lose their twist, tie a knot at each end of the cord.

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 nautical pattern, why not make our pirate toy? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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