| Start with the purple yarn and chain 5.
Join to the first stitch to form a circle. Chain 4.
Follow around the circle as if you were making a granny square, you should DC 3 times into 1 stitch, chain 2 then DC into the next stitch etc until you reach the beginning.
Join, chain 4 and start the next row. For proper instructions on how to make a granny circle click here.
Keep going though add 2 lots of 3xDC in each gap so this row is larger. For the next few rows I alternated between 2 and 1 lot of 3xDC in each gap to form a circle.
You will need to make it large enough so that you can comfortably sit your teapot on top with a couple of inches on each side.
Finished:
Next grab your green yarn and tie it to the middle.
Start making a chain and when it’s long enough to fold in half and push through one of the holes single crochet to the next group of double crochets. This part is quite free-style as it depends how big the holes in your crochet are etc.
But right side up it should look like this:
Continue doing this around and around until you’ve got one loop to go through every hole:
Right side up it looks like this:
I didn’t think it looked stable enough so I added a little stitching with a needle and thread.
So you’re done with the basic shape, now it’s all about decoration!
Now it’s time to add the flowers. The reason it’s important to use styrofoam flowers is in case you spill tea on them. Where as fabric flowers will get wet and eventually mold, styrofoam can just be wiped off.
I decided to use large pink flowers and smaller white flowers. I arranged them around the edge alternating between the colours. I used the wire stems to loop into the crochet piece then attach to flower opposite to make it sturdy.
I also stitched them lightly in place for peace of mind. Finished:
The bottom looked like this… quite ugly so I added a large circular piece of felt to the bottom and stitched it all together.
And there you have it… very spring-ish.
All you need is a tea pot! Looks like you found it at the bottom of your garden ;)
This is the first tutorial of many to come revolving around how to organise and host a tea party! Now you’ve got something to put the tea pot on, next time will be all about how to decorate the tea pot itself! |
oooo tea parties – very british :)
xxx
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Haha yes!
Tea makes everything better. Without question.
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You are so 100% right! There is very little tea cannot fix!
This looks so lovely! The teapot nestled in a bed of roses is so very pretty and perfect for spring. I think I am going to give this a go. Thank you for sharing your awesome idea!! ^__^
xox,
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No worries, let me know if you try it ^_^
Ah, how pretty! I don’t usually make tea, but I’ve been dying to try out crocheting since I already bought myself a pack of three needles! Hehe, what fun. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Oh you totally should try out crochet, it’s a little tough at first but once you get the hang out of it you can make anything!
So exciting!!! I love tea parties and crochet and flowers!
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I love them all too!
It’s funny that you’re talking about spring… :) I’m on the other side of the earth, and it’s just getting colder and colder :)
It’s a really cute idea, the teapot holder! :) It looks so nice!
Haha I always forget people are in other time zones!
Hi voilet….I came across ur blog today and read it /saw it cover to cover. Just wanted to tell u that u are very very inspiring, u r so much committed in everything u do, and ur hard work is evident. Thank you so much for sharing ….take care dida
Hi Dida! Thanks so much for commenting and for reading my whole blog! That’s so sweet of you to leave such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it. I will definitely keep working hard at it! Please come back and visit again soon <3
omg! so creative!!!
:D Thanks Alina!
That is so pretty!!! <3
I will definitely feel like I'm having tea in a rose garden. :D
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I would love to live near a rose garden too!
I’m very into crafting with yarn but a beginner this makes me really want to try crochet You’re very skilled with crafts and arty things!
Ami x
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Aww thanks Ami, I’m still a beginner at crochet too >_< Good luck with learning and thanks for commenting!
Adorable, what a cute idea! All you need is a flowery teapot and you’re good to go! xD
That’s the next thing on my craft list!
I have no idea how to crochet but that is so cute!
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Aww you should give it a try, it’s really not that hard to learn ^_^ All about practice!
So cute. It’s amazing how it looks with teapot in it.
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:D Thanks Kathryn!
Now… who would want to put a tea pot on that. Its’ so cutesey on its on!
OOH you know what you can do?? You could crochet green veins and leaves and attach the flowers, adn then wrap that around…. something… hmm… you tv?
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Nononono! Put the leaves around the windows! Or maybe on the table cloth :D Mwahaha the cogs are turning!
I LOVE these. But My mum would love them more. I’m going to attempt it for Mother’s Day. Thanks for you – your blog is great!
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Aww no problem, good luck!