Posted on Thursday, December 8 2011 at 9am
We’re not sure what it is about tea cosies (perhaps the unspoken promise of tea and biscuits?), but there’s something truly irresistible about designing and knitting them. So we were arather delighted to discover that the residents of a town in Queensland, Australia, has declared it ‘tea cosy capital of the world.’
The town, named Miles (but previously named Dogwood – the new name is not due to it’s distance from Brisbane, or even the UK, but in honour of William Miles, a local member of parliament), is hosting an international tea cosy design competition to celebrate – what knitter could resist?
There are four categories to choose between: Knitted/Crocheted, Embroidery, Novelty and Colour-Themed (Pink for Breast Cancer or Red for Heart Foundation), so you’re sure to have an idea that’ll fit into one.
The April issue of Simply Knitting (issue 91) hits shops on Wednesday 22 February, and will have masses of contests for you to enter, Just turn to the relevant page in the issue to find your keyword. Good luck!
In the March issue of Simply Knitting (issue 90, in shops till 21 February) we’ve got a bit of a show tickets bonanza, with tickets for three of springtime’s biggest knitting events up for grabs.
This is the third of three knitting patterns we are posting as part of of Stitch & Craft 2012's venture to create a Knitted Miniature Village.
This is the second of three knitting patterns we are posting as part of of Stitch & Craft 2012's venture to create a Knitted Miniature Village.
This is the first of three knitting patterns we are posting as part of Stitch & Craft 2012's venture to create a Knitted Miniature Village.
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