A traditional English tea cozy that is easy to make and looks great.

It is a 1950’s style and is a retro pattern sure to get you compliments whenever you use it.

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• DESCRIPTION

The tea cozy is easy to make, with beginner knitters in mind.

Using knit and purl stitches you will create a simple design.

The tea cozy will be perfect to use for afternoon tea or to give as a gift.

Yarn

2 x Debbie Bliss Rialto DK color - Apple 100g - Yarn A

1 x 50g Debbie Bliss Rialto DK color - Ecru 50g - Yarn B

(NB; any DK/Light Worsted/10 Ply yarn could be substituted)

For the flower decoration:

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK color - Rose (dark pink) Less than 50g - Yarn A

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK color - Vintage Pink (light pink) Less than 50g - Yarn B

2 x buttons of your choice

Needles

Pair of 4mm (US 6) knitting needles

1 pair 3 1/4 mm (US 4) needles (for the flower decoration)

• SKILLS

Level – Easy

This is an easy level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, purl stitch, increases, and decreases to shape.

• SIZING

The cozy will fit over a teapot that measures 18″ circumference.

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• COPYRIGHT

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