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Textile artist [tag]Ruth Cross[/tag] and [tag]potter[/tag] [tag]Linda Bloomfield[/tag] combined their talents and created this cute Cosy Tea Set.
Cool fresh [tag] porcelain[/tag] and a warm intricate [tag] knit[/tag] cosy get together to protect you from scalding while enjoying a cuppa!
Amazing how so may of the Arts can be combined to make so many beautiful, yet practical items.
There’s always room for more stitch dictionaries on your shelf, but Andrea Rangel’s Knitovation Stitch Dictionary is unlike those stitch pattern books you might already own. That’s because this one is full of colorwork stitch patterns rather than textured stitches, lace or cables, so the designs are ripe for adding to hats, sweaters and other projects with a stockinette stitch background.
The book starts with a quick introduction to knitting colorwork that’s also unlike what you’ve probably seen before, because it’s less about the colors themselves and more about the kinds of fibers you choose, how the yarn is prepared and the gauge you’re working at and how those things all change the look of a design.
Most of the book is filled with motif designs and swatches. The motifs were designed and named by Andrea’s husband Sean, who is an artist and brings a bit of whimsy to the designs.
You’ll find some classic looking leaves and flowers, mosaics and waves, but also rubber ducks, penguins, puzzle pieces, cherries and cows, snails and teapots, eyeballs and chess pieces, to name a few. Many of the designs also have funny names, like a fish named toilet bound, or cats in suits called corporate fat cat.
Of course you can use the designs in any way you want on any project you like, but there are also three patterns in the book — for a hat, a sweater and a pair of fingerless gloves — plus discussion of how the motifs were added, adjusting patterns for a different size or gauge, and adding your own motifs.
If you like adding a bit of colorwork to otherwise plain projects that other people have designed, or you’re ready to start making your own designs with fun motifs, this book is a great place to start. The fun and funny motifs are sure to inspire you to want to pick up your needles and add a little more color to your projects.
About the book: 160 pages, hardcover, 150+ motifs and three knitting patterns. Published 2023 by Interweave, suggested retail $28.
Please could you email a knitting pattern for the tea cosy set
hi
Iwant to knit this tea cosy for my best friend as she has asked for one in red this is perfect thankyou!
hi can you send me a knitting pattern for the lovely teacosy tnanks!
I JUST LOVE THE IDEA!
HI, Please email me this pattern. It is gorgeous.
A tea cosy with matching mug cosies….what a wonderful idea. Please may I have a copy of the pattern?
can you please email this pattern for the Tea Cosy Set for my mum? Thank you!
This is what I have spent hours searching for,may I please have a copy of this lovely tea cosy pattern.Thank you.
please e-mail me the tea cosy set – it’s beautiful!
Many thanks,
Lynne
Could you please send me the pattern for the red tea pot set.
I have just bought a new white teapot and would love to make this one.
Thanking you.
Julie…
Please email pattern for your gorgeous set. Thank you.
just what im looking for thanks you car,nt get these patternsin the shops now
If at all possible, I would love to have a copy of the tea cosy set, this is a lovely set and since I am trying my very best to go from crocheting to knitting I think this would be a fun challenge for me.
Kind regards,
Iris
I’ve done some research and in going to the textile artist’s page, here is the link to the tea cosy set:
http://www.ruthcross.com/interiorsPage/interiorsPage.html#
But, it looks like it’s not a pattern, but is already knit up.
Terrye
knitting.craftgossip.com
What a great idea! Have been looking for a tea cosy to knit for a couple of friends for Christmas. This is exactly what I was looking for. Would it be possible to email me a copy of the pattern, please? Thanks in advance.
love the tea cosy, is it possilble to get the pattern please. Its just gorgous!!
Go to the Free Patterns Links.
I’ve put several Tea Cosy patterns there.
Enjoy!
Terrye
Would you please email me this pattern? Thank you!
Would you please e-mail the tea cosy pattern?
I have not seen a set like this before and think it is a truly delightful idea. I would love to have the pattern if you are sharing it as it would make a lovely and different gift for birthday or Christmas giving. Thank you for showing it to us.
Marg.
please could you send me this teacosy pattern thank you
The tea cosy and mug covers look really nice. Please e-mail me the pattern if you are sharing. Many thanks SR
Hello, I am a beginner knitter, Please email me the tea cosy pattern if you are sharing, I would like to give it a try. Thank you, K
I know I’m a little late but it at all possible could you mail the tea cosy and mug pattern to me. Have looked everywhere for one just like this. Thanks, D
Please e-mail me whatever patterns and designs you may have – so hard to find anything in South Africa !!
Love the cosie set, is it possible to have a pattern please?