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Why Tea Cosies Still Matter in 2026

Why tea cosies still matter in 2026. A look at why these small, joyful knitting projects continue to inspire creativity and characterful makes.

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.


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

The story of the knitted scarecrow my grandma made and how it inspired a lifetime of creating characterful, sculptural knitting designs.


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Inside the Design; How a TeaCosyFolk Character Comes to Life

A behind the scenes look at how a TeaCosyFolk character is created, from the first spark of an idea to the final knitted cosy. An insight into the creative process that shapes every design.


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On The Needles Summerhouse Spruce

Spring prep in the TeaCosyFolk summerhouse as I get ready for summertime vlogging.


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Axolotl Tea Cosy Design Sketch

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Casting On In The Middle of a Row Help

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Using a Hairdryer for Blocking Your Work

Top Tip when Embroidering on the Face

More Than One Knitting Project?

Knitting Pleats Help

Pinning for Correct Placement

Lost Your Knitting Mojo?

When the Fun Stops, Stop

How to Pick Up and Knit Stitches Evenly Along an Edge

How to Knit Soapsuds AKA Bobbles

Sewing in Ends Securely

Sewing Running Stitches along the Cast On Edge

Getting Safety Eyes Through Knitting

Labelling

Carry Yarn up the Sides

Turning Heads

Where to Position Ears

Use The Same Yarn Brands and Yarn for The Best Results

Sewing Up Skinny Bits

Wool Winder Knitting Tip

Stuffing With Left Over Yarn

Tips for Positioning Safety Eyes

Knitting Lacy Patterns

How Much Yarn for Long Tail Cast-on Starts

Watching Knitting Help Videos

Enough Yarn?

Digital Row Counters

Working Yarn Tension

Stop Things Levitating

Keeping Seams Hidden

It's a Stitch Up

How to Knit into Back Loops from Cast on Edge

Stuffing

Marking Along a Row

Stitch Markers

Pins and Pegs

Purling or Knitting 3 or More Stitches Together

Vintage Tea Cosy Stitch

Embroider on a Mouth

Working From The Inside

Scallop Edge Cast Off

Long Tails

Unsightly Increase Ladders

Don't Get Bogged Down in Monotony

How to Knit The Bubble Stitch Pattern

Snipping Threads

What, Why and Where Funky Foam?

Sewing Up Letting You Down?

Wobbly Head Syndrome

Help Video for the Suffragette Chain

Always Pin Before Sewing

 
 
 
 
 

Further reading

Casting On In The Middle of a Row Help

Using a Hairdryer for Blocking Your Work

Top Tip when Embroidering on the Face

More Than One Knitting Project?

Knitting Pleats Help

Pinning for Correct Placement

Lost Your Knitting Mojo?

When the Fun Stops, Stop

How to Pick Up and Knit Stitches Evenly Along an Edge

How to Knit Soapsuds AKA Bobbles

Sewing in Ends Securely

Sewing Running Stitches along the Cast On Edge

Getting Safety Eyes Through Knitting

Labelling

Carry Yarn up the Sides

Turning Heads

Where to Position Ears

Use The Same Yarn Brands and Yarn for The Best Results

Sewing Up Skinny Bits

Wool Winder Knitting Tip

Stuffing With Left Over Yarn

Tips for Positioning Safety Eyes

Knitting Lacy Patterns

How Much Yarn for Long Tail Cast-on Starts

Watching Knitting Help Videos

Enough Yarn?

Digital Row Counters

Working Yarn Tension

Stop Things Levitating

Keeping Seams Hidden

It's a Stitch Up

How to Knit into Back Loops from Cast on Edge

Stuffing

Marking Along a Row

Stitch Markers

Pins and Pegs

Purling or Knitting 3 or More Stitches Together

Vintage Tea Cosy Stitch

Embroider on a Mouth

Working From The Inside

Scallop Edge Cast Off

Long Tails

Unsightly Increase Ladders

Don't Get Bogged Down in Monotony

How to Knit The Bubble Stitch Pattern

Snipping Threads

What, Why and Where Funky Foam?

Sewing Up Letting You Down?

Wobbly Head Syndrome

Help Video for the Suffragette Chain



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