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Knitting Patterns: How to Read, Choose, and Use Them

A knitting pattern is a set of instructions that tells you what yarn, needles, and stitches to use to make a specific item. To us…

Novelty Tea Cosies: Where to Buy or Knit a Fun Teapot Cosy

A novelty tea cosy is a cosy whose design is the point—an animal, character, cottage, or seasonal figure rather than a plain ribb…

Hand Knitted Tea Cosies vs Knitting Your Own: What to Buy or Make

Buy a finished hand knitted tea cosy if you want a guaranteed fit, a specific colourway, and no waiting on your own needles; buy …

Tea Cosy Patterns: How to Pick a Design That Fits Your Teapot and Skill Level

The right tea cosy pattern is the one that matches your teapot's measurements and your knitting ability, not the one with the pre…

Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns: How to Choose and Knit One That Fits

A tea cosy only works if it fits the pot it was made for, so choose your pattern by matching its finished measurements to your te…