Cosy Companion Guidebook

The Cosy Companion Guidebook is your essential hub for tea cosy knitting, design, and technique. Whether you're new to knitting or ready to level up your skills, the guidebook offers step-by-step articles, practical advice, and video tutorials tailored to every experience level. Learn how to choose yarn, size your cosy, sketch designs, and master the stitches used in TeaCosyFolk patterns. With guidance for beginners and creative tips for seasoned knitters, it’s packed with answers to your questions and inspiration to fuel your next project. Updated regularly, The Cosy Companion is where every great tea cosy journey begins.

Knitting Know-How & Cosy Chronicles

Explore our growing library of articles packed with tips, techniques, and tea cosy tales — designed to inspire and guide knitters of all levels.

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

Discover the easiest way to sew up knitting seams neatly every time. Invisible seams made simple for tea cosies and all your knitting projects.


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

Textured knitting isn’t just decorative; it’s practical. The right stitch can trap warm air, boost insulation, and turn a simple tea cosy into a heat‑holding hero. Let’s explore how stitch patterns help your teapot stay hotter for longer.


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

K3tog demystified. Everything you need to know about K3tog, the powerful triple decrease in knitting. How and why to knit three stitches together with ease.


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Watch & Stitch: Video Tutorials

Prefer to learn by watching? Our bite-sized videos walk you through techniques, fixes, and finishing touches — all in a friendly, accessible format.

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

With so many of my tea cosy designs featuring characters, the question I’m asked most often is: how do you sew a knitted head onto a tea cosy?


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What’s the Best Stitch for Sewing Up Knitting?

Discover the top techniques for joining knitted pieces neatly because finishing deserves just as much care. Sewing up made simple: - how to stitch your knitting together for a polished, professional finish.


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

Learn how to knit a neat, flexible hem by picking up stitches from the cast-on edge; perfect for picot trims, tubular shapes, and seamless joins in your tea cosy projects.


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