Tutu Tea Cozy
Two weeks can go by so quickly. Sorry for the absence. A week and a half ago I was in a car accident. Thank God it wasn't serious. My car had some minor damage, which has now been fixed.
Over the last two weeks I've managed to fit in some knitting. The Friday before spring break vacation, a coworker took some fellow coworkers and I out to dinner. At the end of the meal she decided to pay for everything. As a thank you, I decided to make her the Tutu Tea Cozy from Knit 2 Together by Tracy Ullman and Mel Clark. I love to flip through this book. The patterns look so nice. I purchased the book during a trunk show at PURL. When I first saw the cozy, I knew I wanted to make it. I love the little tutu's. The pattern calls for Rowan's Soft Lux and GGH's Soft Kid, both incredibly soft. I love the feel of them both. The gold strand in the Soft Lux adds a nice touch as well.
Tutu Tea Cozy (side view)
View From The Top
Although I did have a good time knitting this up I did have a few problems. First, I had some issues with the gauge. The gauge given in the book is 4 sts to the inch. I found that knitting in this gauge gave me a very loose fabric. As I tried my half-finished cozy on, it was way too big for the pot I had. So I ripped it out and cast on with smaller needles. Bottom Line: check your gauge.
Second, after completing the body of the cozy and tying it on the pot, the bottom rose causing a gap. As a result I decided to add ties to the bottom. When tied at the top, the tie at the bottom pulls the cozy down allowing it to hug the teapot.
Back of Cozy
Front of Cozy
Pattern: Tutu Tea Cozy from Knit 2 Together by Tracy Ullman & Mel Clark
Yarn: Rowan Soft Lux (shade 04) & GGH Soft Kid (shade 72)
Needles: Denise Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles US 7 & US 8
Started: April 21, 2007
Finished: April 27, 2007
I started Isabella's sweater. Blue Sky's Organic Cotton is so lovely to knit with. Happy Knitting!
I had been checking in and wondering where you been hiding!
I am glad everything is okay with your car.
I see your knitting did not come to a hault. You just make the cutest things!
I now can't wait to see the sweater!
Posted by: Stacey | May 01, 2007 at 07:42 AM
Hey there!
Your tea cozy is the prettiest thing, and would make a great Mother's Day gift for some moms I know. Now, if only I could grow a third hand.:)
Posted by: sahara | May 01, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Hi there from Bayside!
The cozy is so cute - I love it! Yummy color too.
Posted by: Cindy | May 01, 2007 at 02:55 PM
The cozy is really cute. I know your dinner benefactor will just love it. As always, your project came out great. I'm a real fan!! :-)
Posted by: DC | May 02, 2007 at 11:53 AM
I must say that the Tutu Tea Cozy is BEAUTIFUL. As a sister knitter and educator, I must tell you, I love your work. It takes me forever to complete any of my knitting tasks. I've been working on a wrap for 2 years so I have become a vicarious knitter through your blog.
Posted by: Umm Amiyr | May 02, 2007 at 08:34 PM
I love this tea cozy! You chose beautiful colors and the yarn looks soft even in the photo. What a nice gift. I'm glad to hear that you are safe after your accident. Take care.
Posted by: Judy | May 03, 2007 at 12:16 AM
This is sooooo beautiful. Your work is marvelous!!!
Posted by: urbanknitrix | May 08, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Your tea cozy is beautiful!! I love tea. If you have company over, it's a great piece, if you're doing a display.
Posted by: Andrea | May 08, 2007 at 02:36 PM
I love the Tutu tea cosy, it is brilliant.
Posted by: Allyson | July 04, 2007 at 07:39 AM
well now i need to get another book! I just love that tea cosy!
Posted by: Marianne | July 05, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Hi I just love your knitting!
Well then I was wondering if you could could give a advise on how to get started on knitting classes or knitting group. I live in Forest Hills,NY and I am a teacher as well.
Enjoy the vacation.
Posted by: Josie | April 25, 2008 at 02:02 AM
CAN YOU CONTACT ME....I NEED YOUR ASSITANCE...
Posted by: SHAENNA | June 05, 2009 at 07:39 PM