18
Free Crochet
Tea Cozy Patterns
Nothing says retro crochet kitsch more than a crochet tea cozy! And here are 18 of the best free crochet tea cozy patterns to inspire your next creation.
Sipping on a warm cup of tea is a timeless pleasure, but keeping that tea at the perfect temperature can sometimes be challenging. That’s where crochet tea cozies come in! They help to keep your tea warm and add a touch of personality and style.
How to Crochet The World’s Easiest Tea Cosy from Meet Me At Mike’s
This free granny square tea cosy comes together quickly and is finished with cute and colourful pompoms.
SIZE: Custom.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a pompom maker.
Lyme Regis Tea Cosy from Look At What I Made
The Lyme Regis Tea Cosy uses bobbles and popcorn stitches to give it this lovely texture.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Post Stitches, Bobble Stitch, and Popcorn Stitch.
Pretty Flower Puff Teacosy from Emma Varnam
This is a simple tea cozy pattern made from two rectangles joined and gathered on top. Written in UK terms, there is also a tutorial to teach you how to make the puffy little flowers used to decorate the cozy.
YARN WEIGHT: 3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Floral Tea Cozy Pattern from Look At What I Made
Frilly and floral! This free pattern uses worsted-weight yarn for the teapot body and sport weight for the flowers and leaves.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Stonewashed from Scheepjes, and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Stonewashed XL from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 45 g of the Stonewashed XL and less than 5 g of each of the other colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Chunky Tea Cosy Crochet Pattern by Katie Alinari
This cute tea cozy is made in chunky yarn and features the puff stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Piuma by DHG.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Tea Cosy from Bella Coco Crochet
This classic-looking tea cozy pattern is available as a free video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, a button, and a pompom (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster Stitches.
Rose Tea Cosy Crochet Tutorial from Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?
A step-by-step tutorial with lots of photos to make a custom fit cosy for your favourite teapot.
SIZE: Customised to the measurements of your pot.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a button.
Hygge Tea Cozy from Make it With Meggie
The Hygge Tea Cozy is a modern take on a traditional crochet tea cozy. The design uses beautiful chunky cable crochet stitches, suitable for an intermediate crocheter.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 12 oz (340 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Post Stitches.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Cosy from Make etc.
Go crazy with colour with this free popcorn stitch crochet tea cozy pattern.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Popcorn Stitch.
Pineapple Tea Cosy from Tea and Craft
The Pineapple Tea Cosy is a free pattern; the design uses the puff stitch to simulate the texture of the pineapple. Cute!
SIZE: to fit a small teapot.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Pure Wool 8 ply from Moda Vera.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 75 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
Vintage-Style Granny Square Tea Cosy from Meet Me at Mike’s
This is a simple photos tutorial, it does not include row-by-row instructions and is suited to more experienced crocheters. You can follow this tutorial to make a cosy from your favourite mini granny square pattern.
Tea Cosy from Nurturing Fibres
Designed by Brenda Brobler for Nurturing Fibres this free crochet tea cozy pattern uses classic little granny squares and the granny stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: ribbon, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
Puff Rib Cosy from Megan Mills
The Puff Rib Cosy is a 1930s-inspired crochet tea cozy; instructions are in both U.S. and U.K. terms.
SIZE: for a two-cup teapot with details given for varying the size.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch, Puff Twist Stitch, and V-Stitch.
English Rose Tea Cosy from Sylvia Heidinger
The English Rose Tea Cosy is available as a free Ravelry download.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a needle.
Toasty Heart Teapot Cosy from Homelea Lass
The Toasty Heart Teapot Cosy is a free crochet tea cozy pattern that is perfect for beginners. You do have to go through the checkout process to download it, but it is free. The pattern has detailed instructions and includes step-by-step video tutorials to guide you through the whole process.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 44 yds (40 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 25 mm (T/U/X) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, stitch markers, scissors, and an extra large pompom maker.
The Cozy Chic Tea Cozy from Carroway Crochet
For those of you looking for a simpler, relatively understated tea cozy this may be the pattern for you. There are two versions of the pattern; one for worsted-weight yarn and one for bulky yarn.
Grandma Dot Tea Cosy from A Yarny Robin
The decorative flowers on this tea cozy can be stitched on or attached with a hot glue gun.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, a darning needle, and beads for the centres of the flowers (optional).
Crochet Tea Cosy Pattern from Nat Does Crochet
The Tea Time Cosy is a simple pattern featuring cute popcorn stitch details. It’s worked flat and seamed together.
SIZE: 9″ wide (22 cm) and 6½” (16 cm) high.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton/acrylic blend.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 40 g.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, and a darning needle.
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