I made this tea-cosy with a good friend in mind. I might add she knows nothing about it and has yet to receive it. But I find that most of my new ideas are triggered by thinking of people I know.
If I had found a satisfactory pattern on the ‘tinterweb’ I would have gone with that. It may still be out there, waiting for me. However this pattern is a combination of trying to grow my cupcake keyring into its larger sister and my desire to conquer the art of creating a rib out of crochet. (Basically crocheting sideways…ooo technical!)
Now confession time. Do you ever make something, be it a cake, cushion, doll, hat or scarf and think; ‘Actually I think I would rather keep this’. You struggle with yourself and then go, ‘No, no, no, keep your resolve young lady and give it away, as you always intended!’ I think the worrying thing might be, if you present said gift (tea-cosy avec teapot) and said friend would actually rather you had selfishly kept it…Ah well, tis always a risk for the obsessive crafter!
If you would like to make your own the pattern is available for free here.
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LOVE it – thank you so much for sharing the pattern!
That’s one lucky friend, thanks for the pattern, this will go on my summer crochet list. Really like the beading on the top.
Tx
I love this Emma.
Anna and I are just enjoying indulging in a beautiful Jane Bull books – we are planning to make a beautiful dolly. We found a Petite Children’s Sewing machine in a charity shop for £2.50! We are going to enjoy rummaging for lovely bits of fabric to make dolly, some lovely outfits!
I have also ordered myself a knitting book!!!
Will keep you posted!
Love your blog – I’m always checking for the next little update! It’s always rather delicious!
Love Jude
It’s a beautiful cupcake – especially love the strawb on top – and best of all, it won’t leave you feeling slightly sick like a real one!x
There must be a market for this design, Emma. Can see it doing very well in gift shops, John Lewis, M&S etc. Very current too, the cupcake theme. I challenge you to create a cafetiere cosy that’s as delicious looking…. (To fans of this blog: Emma knitted me a cafetiere cover a couple of years ago. I use it all the time.)
Ali x