5 free tea cosy patterns

We love a cup of tea here at LoveKnitting, but it has to be piping hot! There’s nothing worse than a lukewarm pot of tea, especially when entertaining guests, so we’ve put together a lovely bunch of our best free tea cosy patterns.

Strawberry Tea Cosy by Katya Frankel

The perfect partner for afternoon tea! Keep your tea pot hot with this delicious strawberry tea cosy by Katya Frankel, with a perfect little stalk and fair isle seeds dotted throughout, the patterns recommends any DK yarn that you like.

Fair Ilse Tea Cosy by Cascade Yarns

This colourful cosy pattern by Cascade Yarns has some lovely texture and extra touches that means you can keep you tea warm in style.

Pumpkin Tea Cosy by Faye Perriam

Perfect for an autumnal cuppa in the garden, Faye Perriam’s Pumpkin Tea Cosy is a wide rib designed to fit your tea pot snuggly, keeping that tea piping hot.

Beehive Tea Cosy by Amanda Berry

We love this cheery Beehive Tea Cosy from Amanda Berry. Guaranteed to make you smile as you pour a cup of tea, perhaps sweetened with honey?

Cabled Mug Cosy by Lion Brand

Last but by no means least it's just as important to keep your tea warm once it's in the mug! This free cabled mug cosy pattern in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice is just the thing to keep things piping hot, from pour to pout.