The beautiful little 2-cup pot I’d been using for years finally cracked beyond its ability to contain water — never a good thing for a tea vessel. The new pot is shaped so differently, the cozy’s I knit specifically for my old pot don’t fit at all. Since I tend to parcel out my tea experience while working, I really like to keep the pot warm while I pour out a few sips at at time into my cup. This meant a new cozy was in order.
This recipe is from Tea Cozies 2 by Guild of Master Craftsman (editor), which I found in my local library. There are a lot of whimsical patterns in this book, though I really fell in love with the bobbles and little strawberries of the “Strawberries and Cream” pattern. I changed it a bit by neglecting to leave holes for the spout and handle. I’ve done that in the past, yet I find the tea tends to cool faster, so I kept everything covered.
Things I may change… I’d probably knit both an inner layer and the outer shell to increase the insulation level. I’d also probably use a darker color for the body — I already have a couple of tea stains on the white near the spout where tea sloshed a bit in transit through the house. I may choose a nice forest green for the body and lighter spring green for the stems. I may even make a leaf or two.
Breathe deeply,
Laugh with abandon,
Love wholly,
Eat well.
MiLady Carol
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