A fluffy bird tea cosy

The second of my custom orders.. I was contacted through my Etsy shop to make a tea cosy in the shape of a bird. What had attracted my customer were the colours and yarn I used in make the fish tea cosy. Here's a picture of the finished item.

It took quite some time to work out the dimensions and then stitches and rows required for the wings and tail, but perserverance has paid off I think you'll agree! The tea cosy is hand knitted using a combination of feather and fluffy yarns - it feels lovely! More pictures and details are available in my Etsy shop.

What to make next? Well, I have a couple of unfinished projects (tea cosies) which are 'nearly there' and I've also started crocheting a couple of squares which will form the basis of a baby blanket. Time to get busy!

An abundance of flowers!

I've been busy recently with some custom orders. Here's the first one that I have finished...

It's a basic cream crochet tea cosy to which I have added 21 cerise pink crochet flowers. The leaves on the flowers all link together to give a 'trellis' effect.

I am really pleased with the result. The flowers and leaves are all made 'in the round' and use techniques that I haven't used before. The tea cosy is really thick and warm so is sure to keep the tea hot for longer... A must for me at the moment as I seem to 'forget' I have made the pot of tea!

As this is a custom order, this flower tea cosy is not yet available in my Etsy store. However if you would like a tea cosy like this, just contact me and it can be arranged!

FizzyGinger enters the world!

FizzyGinger is now open!

After 6 months of hardwork, the amazing Anne-Marie has opened her new handmade business - FizzyGinger. Alongside selling toys made my myself, Anne-Marie has a fantastic range of cards, quirky canvasses and home decorations all lovingly handmade by herself. She also welcomes custom orders.

Take a look at http://www.fizzyginger.com/ - I'm sure you'll find something that you'll just have to buy!

A riot of purple fizz!

It's a well known fact that one of my favourite colours is purple, so, in honour of this I've created an all purple chenille tea cosy! Hand knitted in the same loop stitch as the sheep tea cosy, it is made using 2 strands of chenille lilac purple yarn.

At either side there are spaces for the handle and spout - coupled with plenty of stretch, this tea cosy will fit most medium to large tea cosies.

It is finished with a lilac organza bow.

I really enjoyed making this cosy.. and I hope you like it too! Available now in my Etsy store.

Handmade Sheep Tea cosy

After a couple of months break due to house move, I'm now starting to add new items to my Etsy store. Just listed is one of my best sellers - the handknitted sheep tea cosy. I've made several of these over the passed year and they are a big favourite. Hand knitted using a loop stitch (you wrap the yarn around your thumb as you make the stitch) and aran yarn, the tea cosy is lovely, thick and warm. Guaranteed to keep your tea hot!

Latest creation - a chicken tea cosy

Well it's been a while..... There's certainly a lot on at the moment!

I spent many happy hours yesterday at my sewing machine making a chicken tea cosy. Just right for Easter (or any other time, come to that), this chicken tea cosy would make a lovely addition to anyone's home. It was a bit tricky getting the linings inside right, but patience and perseverance paid off and I am really pleased with the result. All raw edges are 'hidden' and the cosy is padded with lovely thick wadding.

Using my sewing machine was a lovely change to the knitting needles... I may well be making some more very soon. If you'd like to buy, the chicken cosy is now available in my Etsy shop.

Simple and classic is best?

As you've probably seen from my blog and Etsy store, I enjoy creating novelty tea cosies - sheep, frogs, owls, cats, pig... the list goes on! For a change, I decided to go for a more traditional design (but still no bobble in sight)... And here it is!
Hand knitted in a classic oatmeal yarn with a brown fleck, it has the traditional aran style cable running all round the tea cosy. In keeping with my other items, it is exceptionally thick and sure to keep your tea hot for longer! The tea cosy is finished with an oatmeal and matching brown tassel. Very classic and stylish me thinks!!
If you love this tea cosy, it is available for sale in my etsy store . I'd love to know what you think!
Also 'on the go' at the minute is an enormously cute 'Hello Kitty' complete with red heart. Just in time for Valentines Day. As soon as she is finished, I'll let you know!