We are so excited by this knitting competition from GMC, publishers of Tea Cozies 1, 2 and 3. The publishers invite you to join the tea party by creating your very own tea cosy knitting pattern.

Winning entries will feature in GMC's forthcoming book, Tea Cozies 4!

To enter you just need to pick up an entry from from any participating yarn or craft  store or download your entry form here, then come up with an utterly unique design.

You'll then need to submit your knitted tea cozy along with a typed up design and the entry form, to a participating store such as Yandle & Sons Craft Shop in Martock, Somerset, The Wool Bar in Worthing, West Sussex and Baa Ram Ewe in Leeds.

The closing date for entries is 23 September 2012.

Three lucky winners will have their designs featured in Tea Cozies 4 and will win £50 worth of books from GMC. All entries will be considered for inclusion in Tea Cozies 4 and will see their designs displayed as part of a special tea party window display.

So why not enter to be in with a chance of tea cozy fame?