Tea is an important part of life, and cute tea cosies make it even better. Tea cosy patterns are unique projects that can be made in a wide range of stitch types and styles. These free patterns for tea cosies are a great way to learn how to crochet. Even if you’ve never made a tea cosy before, these projects are easy enough that you can finish them in one or two evenings.
Once you start making the patterns, you might like them so much that you make more than one in different styles or give them as gifts. Whether you’re new to crocheting or just want to improve your skills, these tea cosy crochet patterns will help you get started easily. And if you haven’t made one yet, you might want to try a crochet tea cosy pattern. Tea cosies are easy to make, and you can have one at home with this list of 15 cute crochet tea cosy patterns.
Crochet Tea Cozy Patterns
Our goal is to give people who like cosy tea free crochet patterns. These tea cosies are also great gifts for anyone who drinks a lot of tea and loves to host parties or use their cosy collection to make a stylish statement. Another good thing about sharing these free tea cosy patterns is that all you have to do is buy the yarn, which is cheap and easy to find these days.
This means you don’t have to spend a lot of money when you go shopping for tea cosies. You can crochet it to fit any size mug or glass container, and you can choose from a lot of cute, funny, pretty, or stunning patterns using the search box above and the scrolling gallery below.
Crochet The Vicar’s Tea Cozy Pattern
This tea cozy has been designed by Lauren and is perfect for securing a lid onto your teapot and preserving your tea when walking to the table with it. Worked in one piece in slip stitch rib; the basic pattern is easy. The design was completed by adding surface decoration using the surface crochet technique. You can choose between working with three or four colors or just one if you wish. The base is worked in Slip Stitch Rib and is a fast stitch with no complicated stitches or techniques. Surface crochet is added to give the completed cozy a warm and welcoming look and feel.
Materials
- Scheepjes Bloom yarn
- 7.0 mm hook
Crochet Simply Sweet Teapot Cozy Pattern
This original crochet pattern focuses on creating a variety of teapot cozies using worsted-weight cotton yarn to create a fun and functional accessory for any kitchen. There are three different versions to help you customize it to your preference! This item is perfect for summer! Instructions for this pattern are for a basic teapot cozy that can be customized to any color you desire. The cozy teapot protects your hand from scalding water or tea oils. It is also a great way to protect your favorite teapot from dust and dirt that may collect in the bottom of the pot while it sits on the counter.
Materials
- Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Solids yarn
- Yarn needle
- 4 stitch markers
- Scissors
Stitches
- CH – Chain
- SS – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
Crochet Easy Ripple Tea Cozy Pattern
This easy ripple tea cozy pattern will quickly become one of your favorites for the holidays and everyday use. The fringe is crocheted separately and attached to the finished cozy, though any yarn could do this project. This cute ripple tea cozy is just so adorable and quick to make. A great project for a beginner crocheter wanting to move away from simple granny squares. You can use the same colors in each row or make your ripple design with your colors and combinations.
Materials
Blooming Flower Tea Cozy Crochet Pattern
You can have a tea time that is just as beautiful as the floral bouquet on your table! This easy-to-follow pattern includes instructions for the flower motif, full-color pictures and diagrams, and a handy dandy size chart to help you find the perfect fit for your favorite teapots. This pattern is for a simple double-crocheted tea cozy in two sizes worked from the bottom up. It is intended to fit both the large and small Terra ceramic teapots; however, it may also be adapted to fit other ceramic teapots. The finished size is 10” long with a 6” diameter. The cozy is worked in a single color using medium-weight yarn to be thrown through the dishwasher without worry of color bleaching or staining.
Materials
- H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook
- Medium/worsted weight yarn
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Stitches
- *= indicates the beginning or end of a section to be repeated.
- BLO = back loop only
- Ch = chain
- Rem = remaining
- Rep = repeat
- Rnd(s) = round(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Crochet Bobble Tea Cozy Pattern
This vibrant retro crochet tea cozy is both bold and pretty. We love these colors together and think it makes a beautiful gift idea for any occasion. The yarn used in this cozy tea is worsted-weight yarn, which works quickly to create a durable finish. These Bobble Tea Cosies bring a little pizazz to your kitchen with their neat-as-a-pin simplicity and fun embellishment. These cozies are ideal for beginners trying double crochet, bobbles, and making pom poms. Choose from two cozy styles: Striped Bobble Cozy and Pom Pom Cozy.”
Materials
- Louisa Harding Cassia
- 6mm (US size J/10) crochet hook
Stitches
- approx. approximate(ly)
- cont continue
- dc double crochet
- htr half treble
- rep repeat
- RS right side
- ss slip stitch
- sts stitch(es)
- tch turning chain
- tr treble
- WS wrong side
- yrh yarn round hook
Owl Crochet Tea Cozy Pattern
Create this adorable owl tea cozy complete with tufted ears and a classic “ready for liftoff” owl shape using a series of double crochets. Let your favorite imaginations run wild and crochet your owl any hues that spark your creative flair! Choose between 2 different owly shade combos or make your own. This colorful owl can be made in shades that suit your taste and decor. A matching mug cozy add with the instructions and a bonus keyfob pattern. The simple, graphic stitch pattern has a warm color, and the owl shape is just right for practicality – no dripping on your table! Let your imagination go wild with ideas of different colors and textures you can use.
Hibiscus Crochet Tea Cozy Pattern
Can you imagine the perfect tea cozy? This pattern is a unique crochet project that’s great for using your scrap yarns and getting rid of those little loose threads. The bright colors and Jacob’s ladder patterning make this a cozy centerpiece in any room. Use it as an organic coaster at home, or give it a gift! The materials provided with this chart, including the beautiful Lily Sugar’ n Cream yarns, will bring your project to fruition along with your vivid imagination. Perfect for using up stash yarn, the dense stitch pattern makes this cozy extra cozy as it traps heat from your drink. This project is relatively quick to create with minimal finishing, making it great for those last-minute gifts.
Crochet Festive Teapot Cozy Pattern
Festive and fun but still practical, this crochet tea cozy is a great way to dress up your table during the holidays. The pretty lace and simple shaping make it easy for all skill levels in time for lunch! Here is a free pattern for a modern, colorful tea cozy that uses double crochet stitches, slip stitch patterns, and more to make a quick, festive project. This is an easy-to-follow pattern with color-coded instructions for each step. The pattern also comes with many photos to assist you.
Materials
- Red Heart Super Saver Solids yarn
- 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook
- G-4.25mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Stitches
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- YO: Yarn Over
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- SK: Skip
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- BPHDC: Back Post Half Double Crochet
Crochet The Cozy Chic Tea Cozy Pattern
Since there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea or coffee on a cold day, I designed the Cozy Chic Tea Cozy to keep those drinks warm. This lunchtime special is crochet with worsted weight yarn and includes slip stitch crochet. To do this project, you do not need to know the slip stitch technique. But if you want to learn it, I have already taught you how underneath the pattern directions in an easy step-by-step photo tutorial. This pattern uses an easy shell stitch, and I carefully explained how to make this cozy one-size-fits-all. It also has a cherry flower as an embellishment which can be easily swapped for a pom instead for a more contemporary look.
Materials
- Bulky weight yarn (5)
- US – K/10 ½ – 6.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- scissors
Stitches
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- blsc = back loop single crochet
- sl st = Slip stitch