The Morris dancer tea cosy depicts a traditional folk dancer dressed as a Morris man. You will see Morris dancers performing at May day fayres and summer garden fates and they make you feel summery and jolly with their brightly coloured costumes, floral hats, ribbons and bells .

The Morris dancer tea cosy has all the bells and ribbons. He’s sporting a green baldric as he dances with his stick and hankie. His hat is removable revealing the Morris mans head and hair. I designed the Morris dancer tea cosy to be an older gentleman with grey hair and a moustache.

This is a fun tea cosy that makes you think of long summer days and celebrations, perfect for anyone who is fun loving.

This tea cosy…
is made from double thickness yarn for extra insulation
has a removable hat which can be casually hung on the spout
fits a medium sized teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups or 2 pints

What you will need to make the pattern
5.5 mm, UK size 5 or US size 9 knitting needles,
4.00 mm, UK size 8 or US size 6 Knitting needles,
35g white double knitting wool,
28g camel double knitting wool,
16g matador double knitting wool,
16g flesh tone double knitting wool,
9g grey double knitting wool,
7g grass green double knitting wool,
6g sunshine double knitting wool,
5g jaffa double knitting wool,
5g turquoice double knitting wool,
Small amount of black double knitting wool,
8x 10mm brass bells,
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