I knit my first tea-cozy quite a few years ago. Thirty or forty – I think!! I started to knit them seriously when I was involved in opening a Tea Room inside a Deli – McLean’s Specialty Foods. I think that I knit about 2 dozen of them in various sizes for the tea pots we had and then knit more as gifts. They were so popular that I would knit them to sell. I wouldn’t create the pattern no matter what – they were my toys! I was somewhat possessive of them!

The style of cozy that I knit is called a “Gentleman’s Cozy” and it is designed to remain on the the tea-pot while pouring tea. Don’t ask me why it is called that, I have never quite figured that one out!

In 2009 I taught at my first retreat – well, first with me as the headline – It was actually my 9th retreat as a teacher! I decided to debut the pattern for my tea-cozies! From that retreat grew my commercial cozy knitting patterns!

Indulge in the cozy warmth of the Thistle and Heather Cozy, a knitting pattern designed for the adventurous crafter. This unisex pattern features intricate picots, hems, and stranded colorwork, all seamlessly worked in the round from the bottom up. Available in sizes S, M, and L, this 3-dimensional design includes both written and chart instructions for added convenience. Crafted with Patons North America Decor worsted weight yarn, this pattern requires 150-250 yards of yarn and US size 6 (4mm) needles to achieve a gauge of 22 stitches by 24 rows in stockinette over 4 inches.
Unique Features-

• Unisex design suitable for all
• Intricate picots and hems for added flair
• Stranded colorwork creates a stunning visual impact
• Seamless construction for a polished finish
• Available in sizes S, M, and L for versatility

Materials Needed-

• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Needle: 4mm (US Size 6.0)
• Yarn: Decor (Worsted weight, 150-250 yards)
• Gauge: 22 Stitches by 24 Row = 4 Inches in Stockinette