Crochet/Knitted Teacosies in Sirdar Country Style DK - 7120 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet and Knitted Tea Cosies in Sirdar Country Style DK – Pattern 7120

This charming downloadable PDF pattern from Sirdar presents four distinct tea cosy designs, each sized to fit an average teapot. The collection blends both crochet and knitting techniques, making it a wonderfully versatile pattern booklet for crafters who enjoy either or both crafts. Whether you are drawn to delicate floral embellishments, cheerful stripes, nature-inspired leaf motifs, or a whimsical owl character, there is a design here to suit every taste and skill level.

The Four Designs at a Glance

1. Crochet Teacosy with Roses

This design is worked in crochet and features decorative roses as its defining embellishment, giving it a classic, cottage-style aesthetic. It is worked using Sirdar Country Style DK in four colours:

• Colour A – Shade 411 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour B – Shade 622 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour C – Shade 625 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour D – Shade 624 (1 x 50g ball)

The multi-colour palette allows for a beautifully contrasting rose motif against the main body of the cosy. A button is required as a finishing detail. The main body is worked in double crochet (dc), a fundamental crochet stitch that creates a firm, dense fabric — ideal for a tea cosy that needs to retain heat effectively. The roses themselves are likely worked as separate three-dimensional crochet motifs and then attached, a popular technique in decorative crochet that adds texture and visual interest.

2. Crochet Teacosy with Stripes

A more graphic and contemporary design, the Crochet Teacosy with Stripes uses just two colours of Sirdar Country Style DK:

• Colour A – Shade 411 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour B – Shade 623 (1 x 50g ball)

Stripes in crochet are achieved by simply changing yarn colour at the end of rows or rounds, making this an excellent project for those looking to practise colour changes without the complexity of intarsia or Fair Isle. Like the Roses design, this cosy is finished with a button and is worked primarily in double crochet. The bold striped aesthetic gives this design a fresh, modern look that would suit a contemporary kitchen as easily as a traditional one.

3. Knitted Teacosy with Leaves

Switching to knitting, this elegant design features a leaf motif and is worked in a single colour of Sirdar Country Style DK:

• Shade 622 (1 x 50g ball)

Leaf motifs in knitting are typically created using lace or textured stitch patterns, often incorporating yarn-overs and decreases to form the characteristic leaf shape within the fabric. This technique adds a sophisticated, tactile quality to the finished cosy without requiring multiple yarn colours. The single-colour approach allows the stitch pattern itself to take centre stage, making this a rewarding project for knitters who enjoy working with texture. The cosy is worked in stocking stitch (st-st) as the base fabric, with the leaf details likely formed through additional stitch patterning.

4. Knitted Teacosy Owl

Perhaps the most playful design in the collection, the Knitted Teacosy Owl is a characterful, novelty piece that would delight children and adults alike. It is worked in knitting using three colours of Sirdar Country Style DK:

• Colour A – Shade 411 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour B – Shade 625 (1 x 50g ball)
• Colour C – Shade 618 (oddment only)