Blue-Footed Booby Tea Cosy

Description

The Blue-Footed Booby cosy was designed for the Simply Knitting Magazine issue 264 which goes on sale on the 14th May 2025.

The Blue-Footed Booby Tea Cosy is an irresistibly quirky design that perfectly captures the charm of this comical seabird from the Galápagos Islands. With its distinctive bright blue feet and elegant stance, this cosy is sure to bring a smile to any tea lover’s face.

True to its name, the blue-footed booby is famous for its dazzling azure feet—an essential feature in its courtship dance. The bluer the feet, the more appealing a booby is to potential mates. Booby, itself comes from the Spanish word for foolish, a nod to their slightly clumsy, wide-footed waddle that only adds to their delightful character.

This tea cosy is thoughtfully knitted in Walnut and Cream, mimicking the booby’s striking plumage. The bird stands tall and proud, with its blue beak pointing forward, wings tucked neatly at its sides, and tail slightly elevated; just as you’d find a real booby striking its signature pose.

A truly unique tea cosy, this design is perfect for bird lovers, quirky collectors, and anyone who appreciates a touch of playful charm. Whether perched on your teapot or proudly displayed, the Blue-Footed Booby Tea Cosy is a conversation starter that brings a splash of Galápagos magic to teatime.

You can find the knitting pattern for the Blue-Footed Booby tea cosy in Simply Knitting Magazine issue 264. The pattern will be available to buy direct from TeaCosyFolk on 14th December 2025.

Bold, blue, and brewed to perfection; the quirkiest tea cosy in the flock!

This Tea Cosy:

• fits a medium sized teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups or 2 pints
• is made from double thickness yarn for extra insulation