Beaded Scandi Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sarah Hazell
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Beaded Knitting, Fair Isle, Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

Knit with beads to make Sarah Hazell's festive knitted tea cosy

Add a touch of Scandinavian charm to your kitchen with our Scandi tea cosy knitting pattern pdf download. This easy knitting pattern is perfect for creating a stylish and functional tea cosy. It features a simple yet elegant colourwork design, inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics, with added sparkle from 258 glass beads. These beads are placed while you knit using the pre-threading method. Using DK yarn, fabric and wadding, you'll craft a beautiful tea cosy that not only keeps your tea warm but also adds a decorative element to your kitchen. Enjoy a cosy cup of tea with this charming and practical festive knitting project.

Sizing

Skandi:30cm wide x 28cm tall
To fit: Average teapot

What you need?

Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool DK, (A) shade 00012 Snow, three 50g balls, (B) shade 00036 Kiss, two 50g balls
Needles: 4mm
Beads:258, size 6/0, silver-lined transparent glass
Fabric: 60cm x 66cm, fleece or similarly stretchy fabric
Wadding: 60cm x 66cm

Skills and stitches used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off
Rib
Place beads
Fair Isle

Meet the designer

Sarah Hazell has worked with magazines and top-name yarn brands throughout her career, and can produce beautiful knitted and crocheted pieces. If you enjoyed making this pattern, view all of Sarah's patterns here and check out our full Christmas knitting pattern collection here.

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