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How to Lazy Daisy Stitch Around a Hole

How to Lazy Daisy Stitch Around a Hole

Lazy daisy stitch is a simple embroidery technique that creates neat oval petals on the surface of your knitting. This guide shows how to work the stitch around a hole, as used on the School Teacher Tea Cosy, and explains how it forms the floral edging effect.

TeaCosyFolk Knitting Vlog for August 2026

Another knitting podcast with me, Suzy Cowper, where I chat through everything I’m working on and thinking about over the coming weeks. I’ve got new cosies to show you, a Simply Knitting feature to talk about, and a knitting‑process tip that might help with your next project.

TeaCosyFolk Knitting Vlog for July 2026

Crafting conversations continue this month as I sit down for another cosy knitting catch‑up from TeaCosyFolk HQ.

TeaCosyFolk Knitting Vlog for June 2026

This month’s vlog is full of colour, creativity and a few surprises on the needles. I’ve been working on new tea cosies, finishing up designs, and getting ready for some exciting pattern releases. Grab a cuppa and join me for a cosy catch‑up on everything happening at TeaCosyFolk this June.

TeaCosyFolk's Knitting Vlog for May 2026

Welcome back to the TeaCosyFolk Knitting Vlog for May; a month of bright ideas, playful designs and a few surprises slipping off the needles. I love sharing the stories behind each cosy as they take shape, and this month has been full of character, colour and creative mischief.

Cosy Companion Guide How to Fix Dropped Stitches (Without the Panic!)

A Knitters Guide to The Best Ways to Sew Knitted Arms Legs Tails and Long Thin Knitted Tubes

What’s the Best Stitch for Sewing Up Knitting?

Mastering K3tog - A Knitter’s Guide to the Knit Three Together Stitch

Tea Cosy Knitting Tutorial of How to Pick Up Stitches from the Cast-On Edge for a Stretchy Hem

How to Mark Along a Row in Knitting - Tea Cosy Tips and Techniques

Further reading

How to Lazy Daisy Stitch Around a Hole

Tea Cosies Through Time at Beamish Museum

Learn Short Rows the Fun Way with the TeaCosyFolk Cactus Tutorial

Colour Work Knitting Catching Floats Every Time

Blocking, Washing and Long Term Care - What Really Happens After the First Block

Innocent Smoothie Cup and Saucer Hat - Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Finishing Touches - The Small Details That Make a Tea Cosy Stand Out

How to Knit Expressive Faces - Eyes, Mouths and Character Expression

How to Knit the Little Covid Virus for the Boris Johnson Tea Cosy

Why Tea Cosies Matter - A Short Guide for New Tea Drinkers and Curious Makers

Easter Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cosies Tutorial for Knitters

The History of Tea Cosies; How Britain’s Favourite Brew Shaped a Household Icon

Why I Love Simply Knitting

Why Tea Cosies?

The Cultural Meaning of Knitted Household Items

How to Knit the Suffragette Chain – Tea Cosy Knitting Help Tutorial

Creating Perfectly Scaled Knitting Templates with Funky Foam

Why Tea Cosies Still Matter in 2026

The Scarecrow That Started It All, How One Knitted Toy Sparked a Lifetime of Sculptural Knitting

National Tea Cosy Day on the 23rd May

The Easiest Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns (That Still Look Exciting)

How to Make Money Selling Your Crafts Online

The 7 Most Common Tea Cosy Problems And How to Fix Every Single One

How to Knit an I-Cord on Straight Needles and Double Pointed Needles

How to Create Knitted Pleats with or without Extra Needles

Why Some Knitting Patterns Disappoint — And How to Avoid the Pitfalls

Chocolate Orange Covers Knitting Patterns – Updated Fit and Shrinkflation Guide

How to Choose the Perfect Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

How Knitting Designers Can Use AI to Type Up Their Handwritten Notes

Can AI Design a Knitting Pattern? The Truth Every Knitter Should Know

Cosy Companion Guide How to Fix Dropped Stitches (Without the Panic!)

TeaCosyFolk Guide to Knitting Into Back Loops for a Neat, Stretchy Hem

Knitting in the Wrong Direction, Why It Happens and How to Spot It

Complete Guide to Knitting Bobbles With Easy Bobble Stitch Instructions and Knit Bobbles Tutorial

How to Stop Stuffing Showing Through Your Knitting

Fair Isle Knitting Doesn’t Need to Be Scary

A Knitters Guide to The Best Ways to Sew Knitted Arms Legs Tails and Long Thin Knitted Tubes

What To Do When Your Knitting Does Not Match The Pattern Photos

How to Sew Up Knitting Seams Neatly with Mattress Stitch Photo Tutorial for Tea Cosies

Get Ahead with the Tea Cosy Head Stabilizer – How to Sew a Knitted Head onto a Tea Cosy

Knitted Textures for Tea Cosies and How Stitch Patterns Help Trap Heat

What’s the Best Stitch for Sewing Up Knitting?

Mastering K3tog - A Knitter’s Guide to the Knit Three Together Stitch

Designing Animal-Themed Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns

Tea Cosy Knitting Tutorial of How to Pick Up Stitches from the Cast-On Edge for a Stretchy Hem

What’s the Best Yarn for Knitting Tea Cosies? A Designer’s Guide to Fibre, Function, and Flair

Free Sewing Pattern to Make a Mannequin for Your Chocolate Orange Covers

Knit 1 Under Loose Strand (K1 ULS) Textured Knitting Stitch Tutorial and Tea Cosy Pattern Ideas

Stitches That Go Bump in the Brew. A Knitter's Guide to Halloween Tea Cosy Patterns

Technique to Knit a Vintage Tea Cosy That Looks Like a Traditional English Tea Cosy

The Unique TeaCosyFolk Head Stabilizer for Character Tea Cosy Heads

Easy Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns for Beginners

Bubble Stitch Help Add Texture and Charm to Your Knitting

Overlap Joining in Knitting A Stretchable Seam-Free Technique

How to Begin with a Scallop Edge A Decorative Start to Your Knitting Project

How to Design a Tea Cosy for Any Teapot Size

Free Tea Cosy Knitting Patterns

How to Design a Tea Cosy A Guide for Crafty Creators

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