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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.

Comments

  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 !!

Have you read?

Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern – A Cozy Little Gift Project With Old-Fashioned Charm

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.