This cozy begins with a circle that is turned into a rectangle. It has simple color changes to make large stripes. This is a good beginner's crochet pattern because it shows all of the steps and details for properly measuring and making an easy tea cozy.
Straightforward Tea Cozy from The Adventures of the Gingerbread Lady
Ripple Crochet Tea Cozy
This colorful cozy is crocheted using a zigzag (ripple stitch) pattern. It is available in two different sizes to adjust for the size of the teapot that you have. This same designer also offers a variation of this tea cozy called the flower tea cozy that turns the basic design into a beautiful flower opening up around the teapot.
Crochet Rectangle Pattern
This rectangle is worked from the center out and is completely reversible. This crochet rectangle pattern demonstrates how to calculate the length of the foundation chain for any size rectangle you desire, from a bookmark to a table runner to a blanket
