Are you ready for a knitting adventure that combines history, creativity, and cosiness? Look no further - Introducing the D-Day Commemorative Infantry Tank Tea Cosy. On the hallowed grounds of D-Day, where courage and resilience echoed through Normandy, we pay tribute. Our mission: to honour the brave souls who stormed the beaches and changed the course of history. And what better way than with a tank-inspired tea cosy? Our design takes cues from the iconic Churchill Mark IV Tank. Picture it: rugged, formidable, and ready for action. The caterpillar tracks? Discreetly covered—the mark of a tru ..read more

 Pandas are undeniably adorable creatures, and now they take center stage as charming chocolate orange covers for panda enthusiasts. The panda design is our featured knitting pattern for March, perfectly timed to coincide with National Panda Day on March 16th. What makes giant pandas irresistibly cute? Perhaps it’s their distinctive black ears and endearing black eye patches. In the knitting pattern, the main part of the cosy cleverly transforms into the panda’s cuddly body, while additional parts are meticulously knitted and sewn on. But wait, there’s more! The Panda Chocolate Orange Cos ..read more

Get in shape with a Yoga inspired tea cosy. Whether you are looking for yoga inspiration or just looking to have a giggle to what you might have been able to achieve had you started yoga 20 years ago, this tea cosy is sure to bring a smile to your face. The Yoga Teacher Tea Cosy is set to make its debut in Simply Knitting issue 250 that is on sale in the UK on the 18th of April, and she's going to cause a stir in the knitting community, or a twist or a turn. It's a great contemplation tea cosy and I love her little toes behind her head as she performs the Eka Pada Sirsasana pose and ..read more

This is a fun little chocolate orange cosy that will warm anyone's heart. The main cosy is the base and that part slips over a chocolate orange, hiding it in decorative style. Then the design showcases a charming love heart motif, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion when you want to add a touch of sweetness. You can purchase the knitting pattern to knit your own Love Heart Chocolate Orange cosy, or you can buy the ready-knitted Love Heart cosy, but please note that it does not include the actual chocolate orange. Alternatively, the full calendar featuring 12 enchanting d ..read more

 Let me tell you about TeaCosyFolk’s Owl Chocolate Orange Cosy. This delightful knitting pattern is part of the TeaCosyFolk’s Chocolate Orange Knitting Pattern Calendar for 2024. Imagine having a new and exciting project to knit each month, and this owl-themed cozy kicks off the year with a sweet twist. The owl’s big eyes and charming character make it an irresistible choice for crafters.  To create this cosy, you’ll need 4.00 mm knitting needles and Stylecarft Special DK yarn. The finished Owl Chocolate Orange Cosy is a lovely cosy and can also be used as a cosy for bath bombs. This ..read more

The FAB Hot Water Bottle Cover from TeaCosyFolk is a contradiction, it looks like a giant ice cold lolly, but it houses a hot water bottle. You eat ice lollies in the summer, but you will probably use your hot water bottle in the winter. It's a fun and playful cosy for your bottle with a heart felt message. Incorporating ‘UR FAB’ onto the lolly stick is a delightful touch. It’s a sweet way to offer a boost of positivity, serving as a gentle nudge for the owner to recognize their own worth and uniqueness.  The pattern is perfect for knitters looking to create a unique and he ..read more

Strike a Chord with TeaCosyFolk’s Harpist Tea Cosy. The Harpist Tea Cosy is more than just a functional item; it’s a musical masterpiece, creating a harmonious blend of warmth and beauty. The delicate plucking of a harpist’s strings is mirrored in the promise to keep your tea and your heart warm. The main part of the cosy forms the harpist's dress which is a flowing and heavily pleated dress. She is sat at the harp playing and the harp is resting again her shoulder. The soft hues and gentle textures are reminiscent of a harpist’s graceful presence, turning your teapot into the centr ..read more

TeaCosyFolk has cracked the code on quirky cosiness with their latest creation - the “Look at the Egg that Marmalade Chocolate Orange Cosy”. It’s not your ordinary Chocolate Orange cosy; it’s a delightful blend of chocolate, citrus, and it's perfect for Easter. Let’s unravel the yarn behind this egg-citing design: The Backstory to this Joke-Turned-Cosy is... What did the chick say when the hen laid an orange? Look at the Egg that Marmalade! It's a cracker, I know! TeaCosyFolk took this playful joke and transformed it into a knitted masterpiece. The result? A cosy that wraps your ch ..read more

The Big Ben Wine Bottle Cover, lovingly crafted by TeaCosyFolk, transcends mere knitting - it’s a celebration of London’s rich heritage and architectural marvels. As you knit each stitch, imagine the whispers of history echoing through the yarn. The Elizabeth Tower where Big Ben is housed, and is synonymous with Big Ben, is a beacon of British identity and we love to include the famous clock tower in national celebrations.  Imagine wrapping your favourite bottle of wine in a cosy embrace inspired by the majestic clock tower that graces the London skyline.  The cover captures the esse ..read more

When you think of wrapping yourself up on a winters day, a scarf is essential in your arsenal against the cold winter weather, and I thought why do we always use hat-like covers for teapots and not scarves? So I thought I'd make a scarf for a teapot, but not one that you had to wrap around, because that would simply fall off. So the scarf instead is sewn together to hold its shape. The scarf itself is made in two stripey parts. I like stripes in a scarf. If a child were to draw a scarf, I think they would nearly always draw a stripey scarf. Likewise the scarf has tassels at either end, again t ..read more