Mime Artist Tea Cosy by Susan Cowper

Mime Artist Tea Cosy

Knitting
July 2025
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Over Stocking stitch on 4.0mm needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
This tea cosy fits a medium sized teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups or 2 pints
English
This pattern is available for £3.52 GBP
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Channel your inner performer and stitch a tea cosy that’s pure pantomime charm with TeaCosyFolk’s Mime Artist Tea Cosy knitting pattern.

Add a dash of Français panache to your teapot with the Mime Artist Tea Cosy. A homage to the legendary Marcel Marceau and the timeless charm of silent performance.

This striking cosy captures the essence of classic mime style, complete with monochrome stripes, expressive white gloves, and the unmistakable painted face, all knitted with character and wit.

The easy-to-follow, 6-page pattern is thoughtfully laid out with helpful photographs to guide you. Need a hand with those fiddly fingers? A detailed YouTube tutorial is included via a case-sensitive link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfO9BR-Yqgk

Crafted entirely in Stylecraft Special DK, the pattern fits a medium-sized teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups (or 2 pints). Whether you’re brewing breakfast or hosting high tea, this mime is ready to steal the spotlight, without saying a word.

Fun to knit and fabulously unique, the Mime Artist Tea Cosy is your ticket to theatrical tea time. Packed with personality and steeped in quiet charm, it’s sure to delight knitters and tea lovers alike.

They say actions speak louder than words, and this expressive tea cosy from TeaCosyFolk proves it with every stitch.

You can watch a video of the finished tea cosy on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb7XoZtG6Jk