Using some of the pink wool I thrifted on Friday (which, fortuitously, was the same brand and thickness as some cream wool I'd thrifted ages ago), I knitted up this cupcake tea cosy that evening (very quick to knit on size 10mm needles) but only got round to sewing it up this morning. Plus I had to make the little felted cherry to go on the top today as well. I based it very loosely on a vintage knitting pattern I've got for tea cosies and although I'm fairly pleased with how it turned out there are a few things I'm going to tweak before I knit a few more (with hopes of being able to sell them.) So, as this is a bit of a test piece - and I haven't had a giveaway for absolutely ages - I thought I'd offer it as a prize.
If you'd like to win the tea cosy - which fits a standard 4-cup tea pot - leave a comment on this post and I'll draw a name at the weekend. I'm happy to post anywhere in the world.
I've linked this post to Apron Thrift Girl's Make Share.
So sweet - I love the cherry on the top!
Posted by: Odette | 01/17/2011 at 06:21 PM
lovely :)
please can i enter
karen s
twannywun at hotmail dot com
Posted by: Twannywun | 01/17/2011 at 09:27 PM
I love this, especially the cherry on top. I'm in Australia, but originally from England. We're visiting later this year and I just love reading about your car boot finds. Takes me back to my childhood with some of your finds.
Briget
Posted by: Briget Taylor | 01/17/2011 at 09:57 PM
Love it. I need a cake with a cherry on top...right now!
Posted by: Maureen | 01/18/2011 at 01:28 AM
Adorable.
from a devoted reader, Jeanie
Posted by: jeanie senior | 01/18/2011 at 02:57 AM
Such a lovely tea cosy - you're so clever, Elizabeth. But please don't enter me in the draw as I don't possess a teapot, so it would be entirely wasted on me. I love it, though!
Posted by: Caroline | 01/18/2011 at 09:44 AM
It's lovely - I really like the chunky ribbing on the cream and the berry is such a great colour, you were so lucky to find this. I'm afraid I don't have a teapot either just wanted to say how much I liked it though.
Posted by: Teresa | 01/19/2011 at 09:27 AM
I have got to make myself a tea cosy. Trouble is I just haven't decided if it should be knitted or sewn. I guess I could make two. . .
Love yours! It looks very sweet.
Posted by: Alyssa | 01/19/2011 at 03:56 PM
I just love the tea cosy. I started drinking tea while living in Canada and brought the habit to the states with me. Love the cherry on top. :D
Posted by: lisanne | 01/20/2011 at 01:34 AM
Your teapot cosy is too cute! It's especially nice for covering up a teapot that's no longer in tip-top condition. I also love that you used thrifted yarn to create it! :)
Posted by: Jacqueline | 01/20/2011 at 07:52 PM