Crochet

Daisy Tea cosy

Not too long ago, I made a tea cosy for Aoife, and learned a new stitch in the process. Well, in honour of spring, I made another – for her mom.

Daisy Tea cosy for Aoife

This time, I learned to make the daisy at the top, and experimented with front loop / back loop only crochet. I think it turned out rather well, though I think if I were to choose the colors again, I’d look for a brighter yellow to go with the blue and white.

Here’s a closeup of the stitches.

Springtime Daisy tea cosy close up stitches

The free pattern for this is at:
http://www.favecrafts.com/Kitchen-Crochet/Daisy-Teapot-Cozy-Crochet-Pattern#

** Special thanks to Aoife for the picture with the teapot – since I don’t have one!**

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Ribbed Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

Ribbed crochet newborn baby hat

Disclaimer: This pattern was written, created, and tested and copyrighted by me. Please do not copy it to another source, whether on paper or on the web or any other media. Anyone is more than welcome to link to this page or any pattern on it. You may also print out a copy of my pattern for your own personal use but please do not distribute to others. If you do decide to make the pattern, please also consider making a second for charity.

This pattern is written in “American crochet” abbreviations. It is worked in the round and should gradually curve into a bowl shape.


Crochet hook size: EU 5.00 mm US 8 / H UK 6

Yarn Weight: EU: Sock yarn / Baby weight yarn in UK / Sock or Sport weight in the US

Terms (for instructions, please see Crochet Pattern Central):

  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet
  • fpc – front post double crochet
  • tc – treble crochet
  • fptc – front post treble crochet

    • Pattern:

    Row 1: ch 4 and join with sl stitch.

    Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch). 14 DC into loop. (15 sts)

    Row 3: ch 3. *2dc in next st, 2 FPDC in next st. repeat from * around. In final stitch, 1 DC, Join. (30 Sts)

    Row 4: ch 3, FPDC in same st. DC next st. *2 FPDC in next FPDC; 1 FPDC in next FPDC. 2 DC in next St, 1 Dc in next st around. (this will alternate FPDC and DC around hat.) join.

    Row 5: ch 3, 3 FPDC in next st. 2 dc in next st; * FPDC in each FPDC, DC in each DC around to last. Skip last stitch & join. (48 sts)

    Row 6: ch 3, FPDC in next 3 FPDC, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. *FPDC in each FPDC; dc in each dc around Makes alternating 3 FPDC, 3 DC around. (49 STS)

    Row 7 – 12 (or more if you want to turn it up): ch3 FPDC in each FPDC, DC in each DC around. join.

    Row 13 – FPTC in each FPDC, DC in each DC around. join. (this evens out any waves that may occur)

    Row 14 – single crochet in each stitch around. Finish off and weave in ends.

    Ribbed crochet newborn baby hat

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    Sometimes it’s all about getting Cosy

    Teapot Cosy, that is!

    Tea cosy for Aoife in violet and green

    Earlier this month, while the ladies and I were out to lunch, “A” mentioned that she wanted to buy a teapot cosy – but that “J” talked her out of the purchase because it was too expensive – something like 30 Euros! In the process of the discussion, I said you know, for that, I could make you one – just give me the yarn. After some further discussion, a couple days later, I went and checked out patterns – and emailed a few to “A”. We both agreed on this one:

    because it was fairly simple – but yet looked quite complex. I’ve never made a tea cosy before (in the USA we generally don’t have teapots quite like they do here in Ireland / UK where its actually a part of the culture) but I think it turned out quite fine – especially with my added touch of the flower. I made it out of scrap yarn that I had – a beautiful dark violet and pale green. What do you think? I’m thinking it looks a bit “basket” ish in these colors.

    Tea cosy

    On a side note – this pattern had two new stitches for me – the Spike Double Crochet (pictured below) and the reverse single crochet (which blew my mind until I looked it up on youtube!). I always like it when I can add new stitches to the ones I already know.

    Tea cosy stitches close up

    Otherwise, Just wanted to send a shout out to “H” who let me borrow her teapot for the model & size testing since I don’t have one.

    Oh – and one more thing – In the US, we spell it COZY, but being that this is for an Irish teapot – it’s the British spelling all the way – COSY!

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