Teapots create the atmosphere from a bygone age when everyone make a proper cup of tea mashed in a teapot. Some people used to have more than one teapot, one for every day use and one for special occasions, when 'visitors' came for tea. Teapots have been made into every possible shape imaginable and it's sometimes a job to spot where the spout, handle and lid actually are.

Of course all teapots no matter what shape or size they are loose heat, which is why tea cosies came about. The main purpose of a tea cosy is to keep the teapot and its contents hot and cosy.

However, tea cosies can have other uses. If you have a novelty tea cosy it can brighten your day and make you chuckle as you enjoy a nice cup of tea.

Novelty tea cosies also make great talking points at coffee mornings or if you are just having a cuppa with friends.

Hand making knitted tea cosies seems a bit old fashioned and something you would expect old ladies to partake in. However, hand-knitted tea cosies are very desirable and sort after, probably because they remind us so much of our childhood.

Knitted tea cosies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from animal tea cosies to vehicle tea cosies, from character tea cosies to Christmasy tea cosies. Some people like to make a statement with their tea cosy and choose one that if flamboyant or says something personally about them.

Hand knitted tea cosies make great gifts for those people whom you buy gifts for who have everything. They are also light enough to post and won't get broken or damaged.