Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches tall; fits a standard 6-cup teapot
Level: Intermediate
Skills: Crochet, basic hand sewing
Stitches Used: Adjustable ring, slip stitch, foundation single crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet

Step through the round green door and into a cosy little corner of the Shire—where the kettle is always warm, the garden is flourishing, and there is quite possibly a second breakfast waiting on the table.

This whimsical Hobbit’s Tea Cosy transforms your teapot into a charming little hobbit hole, complete with a grassy roof, round wooden door, climbing flowers, pumpkins, mushrooms and leafy details. It’s a cosy bit of Middle-earth magic for your kitchen and a delightful way to keep your tea warm while you settle in for a proper hobbit-sized tea break.

The main body of the cosy is worked as a continuous piece, with the decorative elements added separately to create a layered, three-dimensional effect. The finished design is delightfully rustic and slightly overgrown—as any respectable hobbit dwelling should be.

Whether you’re a lifelong lover of hobbit holes, an enthusiastic gardener, or simply someone who believes that tea tastes better when served from a tiny crocheted cottage, this pattern makes a wonderfully whimsical addition to your home.

Worsted Weight Yarns

• Light Yellow/Brown: 400 metres
• Medium Green: 150 metres
• Rust Red: 10 metres
• Medium Brown: 20 metres
• Orange: 20 metres
• Dark Green: 150 metres
• Dark Brown: 20 metres
• Grey: 15 metres
• Black: 2 metres
• Light Green: 15 metres
• Light Brown: 5 metres
• Dark Blue: 10 metres

Eyelash Yarn

• Sage Green: 400 metres

Notions

• 1.65, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm crochet hooks
• Polyester stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• 1 gold or yellow button
• Hot glue gun or sewing needle and thread
• A variety of pink, green, white and yellow crochet thread or very light yarn

So put the kettle on, find yourself a comfortable chair, and settle in for some Shire-worthy stitching.