After cozying up with Bee Is For Blankie by Nancy Lekx last week, let’s keep the comfort theme but add a dash of bold technique and playful creativity!
If you’ve been curious about color stranding or steeking but haven’t quite taken the leap, here’s your chance. A Tea Cozy for the Adventurous Knitter by Lorraine Thompson is exactly what its name promises. It’s a tea cozy covered with an alphabet of knitting terms, making it both practical and delightfully clever.
skill level Intermediate
time A focused project that’s small enough to stay exciting yet packed with technique
ideal for Knitters ready to try color stranding, experiment with steeking, or create a fun gift
you will practice Color stranding, steeking, knitting in the round, chart reading, finishing techniques
finished size Sized to fit a standard teapot with openings for handle and spout
Side 1 of A Tea Cozy for the Adventurous Knitter by Lorraine Thompson for ANPTmag Issue 52; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
Side 2 of A Tea Cozy for the Adventurous Knitter by Lorraine Thompson for ANPTmag Issue 52; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
This pattern was showcased in ANPTmag Issue 52, which focused on creating items for relatives. It embodies the magazine’s spirit of creative exploration within the needle arts and encourages makers to expand their skills and try new things. This project aligns perfectly with that philosophy, as it invites you to step a bit outside your comfort zone.
This tea cozy is worked in the round to make color work more fluid, which is why steeks are included. Of course, it can be made without steeks by knitting the front and back separately and joining above and below the openings. But if you’ve ever wanted to try steeking in a small, manageable project, this is a perfect opportunity! And here’s a bonus. If you knit just the charts and use a larger needle, you can turn the design into a hat.
It’s clever. It’s practical. And it’s a skill builder disguised as a charming kitchen accessory.
Get the A Tea Cozy for the Adventurous Knitter pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/a-tea-cozy-for-the-adventurous-knitter/
Get ANPTmag Issue 52 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-52/
Get ANPTmag Issue 52 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-52-digital-version/
If you’ve never tried steeking before, would you take the leap with a tea cozy, or would you knit it flat and skip the scissors this time?
The top of A Tea Cozy for the Adventurous Knitter by Lorraine Thompson for ANPTmag Issue 52; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
What makes this project so exciting is that it turns everyday kitchen comfort into a bold learning experience, giving you the confidence to carry color work and steeking into larger garments.
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share with you!
