Crochet Tea Cozies and Doilies: A Guide to Crafting Elegance

Introduction

Crochet tea cozies and doilies are a delightful addition to any tea time or coffee break. The intricate patterns and cozy charm they bring can effortlessly enhance the ambiance of your home. Tea cozies not only keep your teapot warm but also add a touch of vintage elegance to your table setting.

Meanwhile, doilies, with their delicate designs, can effortlessly protect your furniture while lending a touch of sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, crafting your own tea cozy and doily can be a fun and rewarding experience. So, grab your yarn, crochet hook, and get ready to infuse your space with a cozy, handmade touch!

Materials Needed

• Peaches & Crème Cotton Yarn by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.
• 2 balls white #1
• 1 ball Variegated
• 1 size G crochet hook

Crochet Tea Cozy Pattern

RND 1: with Variegated, ch 4 to form ring.

RND 2: ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join.

RND 3: ch 1, 1 sc in s/p, 2 sc in each sc around, join. (12 sc + the stitch for joining)

RND 4: ch 1, 1 sc in s/p, *sc next 2 sc together around, join. Fasten off, attach white. (6 sc + the stitch for joining)

RND 5: ch 1, 1 sc in s/p, 2 sc in each sc around, join. (12 sc + the stitch for joining)

RND 6: ch 1, 1 sc in s/p, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next, repeat from * around, end 1 sc in last sc, join. (18 sc)

RND 7: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 1 dc in s/p, 1 dc in each sc around, join. (18 dc)

RND 8: ch 2 (counts as a stitch), 1 FPS around first dc, *1 dc in next dc, 1 FPS around same dc, repeat from * around, join. (18 dc 18 posts)

RND 9: ch 2, Post around post, 1 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join. (18 dc 18 posts)

RND 10: ch 2 working in back loops, dc around each post and dc, (70 dc)

Begin Working in Rows

ROW 11: divide for openings, ch 2, *post around next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in last stitch, turn. (13 posts, 26 dc)

ROW 12: ch 2, BPS around first post, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 1 BPS around next post stitch, repeat from *, end 1 dc in turning ch 2, turn. (13 posts, 26 dc)

ROW 13: ch 2, FPS around first post, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, FPS around next post, repeat from *, end 1 dc in last dc, turn. (13 posts, 38 dc, 3 dc between posts now)

ROW 14: ch 2, 1 BPS around first post, *1 dc in next 3 dc, BPS around post, repeat from *, end 1 dc in turning ch, turn. (13 posts, 38 dc)

ROW 15: ch 2, 1 FPS around post, *1 dc in next 3 dc, FPS around next post, repeat from * around, end 1 dc in turning ch, turn. (13 posts, 38 dc)

ROW 16: ch 2, 1 BPS around first post, *1 dc in next 3 dc, BPS around next post, repeat from *, end 1 dc in turning ch, fasten off. (13 posts, 38 dc)

ROW 17: with top right side of work facing you, reattach white to round 11, (end of row 12), ch 2, *FPS around next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, repeat from *, end 1 dc in stitch after last post, turn. (13 posts, 26 dc)

Repeat Rows

ROWS 18-22: repeat rows 12-16, at end of row 22, fasten off white.

Return to Rounds

RND 23: attach white to beginning of row 23, ch 2, 1 FPS around fist post, *1 dc in next 3 dc, FPS around next post, repeat from * across first half, 1 dc in turning ch, join second half by 2 dc in next dc, 1 FPS around first post, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 FPS around next post, repeat from around, end 2 dc in dc after last post, join. (26 post stitches with 3 dc between them)

RND 24: ch 2, 1 FPS around first post, *1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 FPS around next post, repeat from * around, join, fasten off. (26 post stitches with 3 dc between them).

NOTE: Try tea cozy on teapot, if you need to make it longer, repeat row 24.

RND 25: attach Variegated to the top of any post of row 24, ch 2, 4 dc in the same place (begin shell made), *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 5 dc in next dc (shell made), repeat from * around, join, fasten off.

RND 26: attach Variegated to any free loop on round 10, ch 2, 4 dc in the same place, *skip 1 loop, SC in next loop, skip 1 loop, 5 dc in next loop, repeat from * around, end sc in last dc, join to beg ch 2, fasten off.

Doily Pattern

RND 1: With white, ch 6 to form ring. Ch 3, (1 DC, ch 1 in ring,) 12 times. Slip stitch to 2nd ch of beginning ch 3. (13 chain one spaces.)

RND 2: Ch 2, FPS around base of this ch 2, *1 dc in ch 1 sp, FPS around post of next dc, repeat from * around. End slip stitch to beg. Ch 2. (13 post stitches & 13 dc. Beg chain 2 counts as one dc.)

RND 3: Ch 2, FPS around next post, 2 dc in next dc, FPS around next post stitch around. (You'll have 2 dc between each post stitch). End, post stitch around next post stitch, 1 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (13 posts & 26 dc.)

RND 4: Ch 2, FPS around post stitch, *3 dc, FPS around post stitch, repeat from * around. End FPS around next post stitch, 2 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (13 posts & 39 dc)

RND 5: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, *4 dc, FPS around next post stitch, repeat from * around. End FPS around next post stitch, 3 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (13 posts & 52 dc with 4 dc between posts)

RND 6: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, *5 dc, FPS around next post stitch, repeat from * around. End FPS around next post stitch, 4 dc, slip stitch to top of ch 2. (13 posts & 65 dc with 5 dc between each post).

RND 7: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, FPS around post of next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, FPS around post of the next post stitch, repeat from * around. End FPS, 1 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (26 posts & 52 dc, with 2 dc between posts)

RND 8: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, *3 dc, FPS around next post stitch, repeat from * around. End 2 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (26 posts with 3 dc between each post.)

RND 9: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, 4 dc, post stitch around next post, End 3 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2. (26 FPS with 4 dc between post)

RND 10: Ch 2, FPS around post stitch, *5 dc, post stitch around post stitch, repeat from * around, end 4 dc, slip stitch to top of ch 2. (26 FPS with 5 dc between posts)

RND 11: Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, FPS around post of next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, FPS around post of next post stitch, repeat from * around. End FPS, 1 dc, slip stitch to top of beg ch 2, fasten off.

RND 12: With posts facing you, attach Variegated to the top of any post stitch, ch 2, 4 dc in top of post stitch, skip 1 dc, *single crochet in next dc, slip next 2 dc, 5 dc in top of next post stitch, *repeat from * to * around. End slip stitch to beg ch 2. Fasten off.