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Tea Cosy Set

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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.

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  2. hi
    Iwant to knit this tea cosy for my best friend as she has asked for one in red this is perfect thankyou!

  6. A tea cosy with matching mug cosies….what a wonderful idea. Please may I have a copy of the pattern?

  7. can you please email this pattern for the Tea Cosy Set for my mum? Thank you!

  10. 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…

  13. 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

  15. 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.

  20. 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.

  22. The tea cosy and mug covers look really nice. Please e-mail me the pattern if you are sharing. Many thanks SR

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Please e-mail me whatever patterns and designs you may have – so hard to find anything in South Africa !!

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