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I talk with the moon, says the Owl,As it lingers over my tree.I talk with the moon, says the OwlAnd the night belongs to me.From the Poem 'I talk with the Moon' by Beverly McLoughland
Twit twoo! Twit toasty! Keep your tea warm with this cute owl cosy. Available in a range of sizes and with a number of custom sizing options, this tea cosy will be an adorable addition to any tea pot. The tea cosy is knitted in the round and then steeked.
Sizes Small (2 Cup) [Medium (4 Cup), Large (6 Cup), Extra Large (8 Cup)]. As written, pattern fits up to 12 [15, 18, 20]”/ 30 [38, 46, 54] cm circumference and 6.5 [7.5, 7.5, 8.5]”/ 16 [19, 19, 22] cm height. Sample is shown in Large, on a 1L/6 Cup teapot.
Gauge 28 stitches and 32 rows per 4”/10cm, in stocking stitch in the round.
This is a charming knitted tea cosy designed to fit teapots ranging from 2 cup to 8 cup sizes. Inspired by Beverly McLoughland's poem "I Talk With The Moon," the cosy features an adorable owl design that keeps your teapot warm while adding a whimsical decorative touch to your tea service. The pattern offers multiple sizing options to accommodate different teapot circumferences and heights, making it a versatile project for tea enthusiasts.
The pattern is available in four sizes:
The sample shown in the pattern is worked in the Large size on a 1L/6 Cup teapot.
This intermediate-level tea cosy employs steek knitting, a technique that allows knitters to create seamless colorwork designs. Steeking involves knitting in the round with two contrasting yarn colors, then cutting the fabric to create openings—a method that requires careful yarn selection and technique. The pattern uses circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the main knitting construction, combined with a crochet hook for finishing details, creating a hybrid approach that adds visual interest and structural integrity to the finished piece.
The design incorporates two-color knitting with contrasting shades to create the owl motif. The colorwork is worked in the round, allowing the owl design to emerge through the interplay of the main color and contrasting color yarns. The pattern includes crochet finishing work, adding texture and detail to complete the owl's features and overall aesthetic appeal.
This project requires DK weight yarn (also known as 8 Ply), totaling approximately 200 yards (78 meters) across two contrasting color shades. The pattern specifically recommends using pure wool or a fiber suitable for steek knitting, as this ensures the fabric will hold securely when cut during the steek process. The sample was knitted using Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds DK, a 100% wool yarn with 131 yards per 50g skein, in the colorways Brown B.F.L. (Main Color) and Cream B.F.L. (Contrasting Color).
The pattern calls for 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles or DPNs for the main knitting construction, and a 3 mm / US 2.5 crochet hook for finishing details. These needle and hook sizes work together to create the appropriate gauge and fabric density needed for a functional, insulating tea cosy.
The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 stitches per inch (or the equivalent metric measurement), which is typical for DK weight yarn and ensures the cosy will fit the intended teapot sizes accurately.
Rated as intermediate, this project is suitable for knitters with some experience. The two-color steek knitting technique and the precision required for proper fit make it more challenging than a basic project, but the detailed pattern guidance supports knitters through the construction process.
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | West Yorkshire Spinners Jacobs DK |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | K.M. Bedigan |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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A few of the instructions don't make it clear which wool you should be using. My first time at circular knitting and unfortunately the teacosy came out smaller than I expected. Yes confess didn't knit the gauge square! 😶 But enjoyed the challenge and will have another go! Also my first attempt at steels!
