Crochet Tea Bag Cosy

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your tea-drinking routine, a Crochet Tea Bag Cosy might just be the perfect little accessory for you! These delightful cozies not only keep your tea bags secure and your tea warm but also add a sprinkle of style to your teatime. With their intricate crochet patterns and vibrant colors, they make for a lovely handmade addition to your kitchen or a thoughtful gift for a tea-loving friend. Whether you prefer a classic design or a whimsical twist, there are endless possibilities to explore in the world of Crochet Tea Bag Cosies. So why not cozy up your teapot and elevate your tea ritual with a touch of handmade warmth and charm?

What You Need:

• 2 colors of medium weight acrylic yarn
• Size F (3.75mm) hook
• Button
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Instructions to Create the Cosy:

Work in continuous rounds:

• With tea color, chain 24, slip stitch to form a ring (be careful to not twist chain).
• Rounds 1-10: sc.
• Round 11: switch to white, sc in each sc around.
• Round 12: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, repeat from * around - 18 st.
• Rounds 13-14: sc.
• Round 15: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 st, repeat from * around - 12 st.
• Round 16: sc.
• Fold in half and sc the front and back together along the top (6 sts).
• Break yarn leaving about a 3-foot tail of yarn.
• Thread yarn on yarn needle and poke it through the inside back to the middle of the row, pull out the top center.
• Chain 25 using the yarn tail.
• Sc in next to last chain, sc 3, chain 1 turn.
• Tag row 1: sc 4, chain 1 turn.
• Tag row 2: sc 4.
• Break yarn and weave in all ends.

Final Touches:

Make a small loop from tea colored yarn and attach it to the back of the tea bag cosy. Position the button correctly for loop size and sew.

Fold your tea bag: both top corners folded back and the edges along the sides also folded back.