What you'll need
| Size: | 2 cup | 4 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Fin. Knit Width, in: | 13.5 | 17.5 |
| Fin. Knit Height, in: | 7 | 8.5 |
| Felted Width, in: | 11.5 | 14 |
| Felted Height, in: | 5.75 | 7.25 |
Oasis Aussi Wool Bulky - W08 Natural
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1 | 1 |
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Oasis Aussi Wool Bulky - W13 Honeymoon
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1 | 1 |
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W13 Honeymoon - W14 Sunset
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1 | 1 |
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W14 Sunset - W34 Sassy Lime
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1 | 1 |
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W34 Sassy Lime - W52 Willow Bough
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1 | 1 |
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W52 Willow Bough - W12 Lemonade
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1 | 1 |
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W12 Lemonade - W13 Honeymoon
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1 | 1 |
Product Description
**About the Design:**I was inspired to make these citrus cozies, because of my own tea-drinking habits. Many tea drinkers put a slice of lemon in their tea, but I prefer orange juice. So, why not make tea cozies to represent these citrus fruit we use in our tea. hence, the lemon, orange, and lime slices, knit a little larger than desired size and then felted.
I used Oasis Aussi Wool (128 yds / 100 gram hank), a chunky-bulky wt. soft wool yarn for the cozies. It felts wonderfully, is reasonably priced, and comes in a wide range of solid colors.
A substitute yarn needs to be a NON-superwash wool, or a wool/alpaca blend, in order to felt. Superwash and synthetics will not felt.
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette with size 10 ndls or size to give gauge. To save time, take time to check gauge.
Substitute Yarn Weight: Chunky to Bulky
Happy Knitting! Dawn
Felted Citrus Tea Cozies by Dawn Brocco
What Is Being Made
These tea cozies are decorative and functional accessories designed to insulate teacups while adding whimsical citrus-themed charm to your tea service. The pattern includes three distinct designs representing citrus slices: lemon, orange, and lime. Each cozy is knit intentionally oversized and then felted to achieve the finished dimensions and characteristic textured appearance of citrus fruit segments.
Design Inspiration and Concept
Designer Dawn Brocco created these cozies inspired by common tea-drinking practices. While many tea enthusiasts add lemon slices to their tea, Brocco preferred orange juice in hers, leading to the creative concept of knitting tea cozies that represent the actual citrus fruits used to flavor and enhance tea. The result is a set of three charming, functional pieces that celebrate these beloved tea accompaniments.
Knitting Techniques Used
This pattern employs felting as its primary finishing technique. The cozies are knit larger than their intended final size using chunky-weight yarn, then deliberately felted to shrink and densify the fabric. This wet felting process transforms the knitted pieces into a more structured, insulating material suitable for holding warm teacups while creating the authentic appearance of citrus fruit slices.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Oasis Aussie Wool, a chunky to bulky-weight soft wool yarn. This yarn selection is ideal for felting projects because it felts reliably and predictably. Oasis Aussie Wool is noted for its pleasant texture during the knitting process, excellent felting properties, reasonable pricing, and availability in a wide color range—allowing crafters to select appropriate shades for authentic-looking lemon yellow, orange, and lime green cozies.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an accessible project for knitters new to the craft. The straightforward construction combined with the forgiving nature of chunky-weight yarn and felting makes this an ideal introduction to both basic knitting and the felting finishing technique.
Pattern Format
This design is available as a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing immediate access to complete instructions for creating all three citrus tea cozy variations.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Dawn Brocco |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Sewing pins or waste yarn - optional |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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