Remembrance Day Poppy Tea Cosy Set Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Remembrance Day Poppy Tea Cosy Set Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted, DK / 8 ply
Designer

Monica Russel
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Bobbles, Fair Isle, Intarsia

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What you need to know

Keep the pot nice and hot with Monica Russel's timeless tea cosies.

The poppy has long been a symbol of remembrance, making this elegant tea cosy by Monica Russel a thoughtful project to knit for November. Combining intarsia, stranding and simple shaping, the pattern also includes a bonus tea cosy with textured bobbles and cheerful stripes.

Sizing

Floral poppy design: height (exc. loop) – 18cm
Stripe and bobble design: height (exc. bobble) – 18cm

What you need

Yarn: stripe cosy: Artesano Aran, (A) shade CA03 Maple, (B) shade C024 Dawn, (C) shade C809 Nightfall, one 100g skein of each; poppy cosy: (A) Artesano Alpaca DK, shade 5340 Brazil, (B) Artesano Aran, shade CA03 Maple, (C) Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica, shade 2106 Ganges, one 100g skein of each; (D) Artesano Aran, shade 5570 Fleet, 1.6m length
Needles: 4mm straight (for both); 4mm, double-pointed (for Poppy only)

Meet the designer

Monica Russel designs classic knitted items to wear and for the home. She has authored several books and can often be found sharing her knitty knowledge in workshops at events and online. If you enjoyed making this pattern, browse our large range of tea cosy knitting patterns.

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