National Tea Cosy Day on the 23rd May

You may have heard of National Tea Cosy Day, but not what it’s all about or how much fun it is to take part.

What is National Tea Cosy Day?

National Tea Cosy Day is a yearly celebration dedicated to the craft, creativity and comfort that tea cosies bring to everyday life. It’s a day for knitters, tea lovers and cosy collectors to come together and enjoy the charm of this very British tradition of taking afternoon tea.



At TeaCosyFolk, tea cosies are more than practical items; they’re characters, stories and tiny sculptures made from yarn. National Tea Cosy Day is our chance to shine a light on the makers who keep this craft alive and to share the warmth that a handmade cosy brings to a teapot.

When is National Tea Cosy Day?

National Tea Cosy Day takes place every year on the 23rd of May. It falls in late spring, a perfect time to celebrate creativity and colour, with weather warm enough to enjoy the occasion alfresco.

What happens on the day?

National Tea Cosy Day is all about celebrating in your own way. Popular ways to join in include:

knitting a new tea cosy
sharing photos of your favourite cosy
hosting a tea-and-cosy gathering
gifting a cosy to a friend
supporting independent designers and makers
learning a new technique or trying a new pattern

TeaCosyFolk will also share special content, behind-the-scenes posts and community highlights throughout the day.

Why we celebrate

Tea cosies have been part of British tea culture for over a century. It’s a fascinating and cosy history. They keep the tea warm, but they also bring personality to the table. From classic shapes to elaborate characters, they’re a small piece of joy that makes a big difference.

National Tea Cosy Day exists to:

champion creativity
encourage new knitters
preserve a traditional craft
celebrate the makers who design and knit them
bring people together over a shared love of tea and yarn

Free pattern for National Tea Cosy Day

To get the 2027 National Tea Cosy Day brewing, TeaCosyFolk will be creating a free knitting pattern that will be published on the Free Knitting Patterns page when it becomes available.

Read more about Suzy Cowper and TeaCosyFolk here...

How to take part

You can join in from anywhere. Simply:

make a cosy
share a cosy
use a cosy
talk about cosies
or simply enjoy a pot of tea with your favourite one keeping it warm

If you share your creations online, tag #TeaCosyFolk so we can see and celebrate your work.

Be part of the tradition

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just discovering the joy of tea cosies, National Tea Cosy Day is for you. It’s a moment to slow down, make something with your hands, and enjoy the comfort of a warm pot of tea wrapped in something handmade.

TeaCosyFolk's Most Popular Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns

Wondering how to choose which tea cosy to knit for your teapot? Visit our most popular tea cosies these are the designs that have been hot on everyone’s needles recently.

Read more about the history of National Tea Cosy Day on the original blog.









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