Crochet Tea Cozy: A Ribbed Cozy for a 6-Cup Teapot
Two stretchy ribbed panels joined with gaps for the spout and handle, gathered at the top under a pom-pom. Front and back post ribbing is thick, insulating and stretches to fit most round teapots.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) wool or wool blend, about 160 yd
- Hook
- 5 mm (H-8)
- Time
- About 4 hours
- Finished size
- Fits round teapots about 22–26 in around and 6 in tall (4–6 cups)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) wool or wool blend — about 160 yd
- 5 mm (H-8) hook
- Pom-pom maker or cardboard
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet tea cozy is two panels joined at the sides, with openings left for the spout and handle, and gathered tight at the top. Ribbing made of front post and back post double crochet is ideal: it's thick enough to keep the pot hot and stretchy enough to fit most round teapots. Wool insulates best.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Measure your teapot
- Around: at the widest point, not counting the spout and handle. Most 6-cup pots are 22–26 in.
- Height: from the base to the base of the lid knob — usually about 6 in.
Each panel should be about half the circumference wide (it will stretch) and as tall as the pot.
Panels (make 2)
- Row 1: Ch 46. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and across. Turn. (44)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), *fpdc around the next st, bpdc around the next* across, ending with hdc in the top of the turning chain. Turn. (44)
- Rows 3–14: Ch 2, work fpdc around each fpdc and bpdc around each bpdc as they face you, ending with hdc. The rib lines up vertically. (44)
- The panel should be about 6 in tall.
New to post stitches? See the front post double crochet tutorial.
Assembly
- Place the panels together. On each side, sew up 4 rows from the bottom and down 4 rows from the top. The gaps in between are for the spout (one side) and the handle (the other).
- Thread yarn through every stitch of the top row of both panels. Fit the cozy on the pot, pull tight around the lid knob and tie.
- Make a 3-inch pom-pom and tie it on top, covering the gathers.
Sizes
| Teapot | Around | Chain | Rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-cup | 16–18 in | 34 (32 sts) | 10 |
| 4–6 cup | 22–26 in | 46 (44 sts) | 14 |
| 8-cup | 28–32 in | 54 (52 sts) | 16 |
Keep the stitch count even so the fpdc/bpdc pairs work out. Finish the tea tray with a mug rug and coasters. The same ribbing makes the neck of the hot water bottle cover — the perfect winter pair.
Common questions
Does a tea cozy keep tea hot?
Yes. A thick wool cozy keeps a pot of tea hot for about an hour, compared with 15–20 minutes uncovered.
What yarn is best for a tea cozy?
Wool or a wool blend. Wool insulates even when slightly damp from steam. Cotton is less insulating; acrylic is fine but can feel squeaky.
Why ribbing for a tea cozy?
Post-stitch ribbing is thick, traps air for insulation, and stretches to fit teapots of slightly different shapes.
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