I've become a tea drinker, yep. In Chile, I used to sit down with my Grandma to talk and so many times I ended up drinking her tea. I always thought hers tasted so much better than mine. Then I went through a coffee phase which lasted several years. Now I am a tea drinker again. Herb tea are some of my favorites because of their healthy value.
I have made this crochet tea bag holder / pouch to keep my tea in place in my purse. Ya know, I carry toys and papers that is soooo easy to misplace my tea. BUT now that is not happening anymore. Bravo, me. Now my tea is in one place ready to pull it out.
The holder is big enough that allows for several tea bags in it.
Tea anyone?
ps: Thanks, Mom, for the super cute owl mug you got me last year. My daughter and I take turns using it because she likes it so much, too.
Here's my tutorial for the crochet tea bag holder / pouch.
Pattern:
Cotton Yarn - Lily Sugar 'n Cream (this pack comes with so many different colors!!!)
Clover Crochet Hook G
button
embroidery floss
felt
30 mins.
Instructions:
1. Chain 16
2. Single Crochet (sc) on 2nd stitch from hook until the end. Chain 1 and turn.
- Continue with Single Crochet (sc) until piece measures about 10in (or 25cm) Chain 1 and turn
- Single Crochet 6 stitches, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet the last 6 stitches. Chain 1 and turn
- Single Crochet 6 stitches, Single Crochet 3 stitches in the space from the previous row, this will create a buttonhole.
- Single Crochet all around your piece. Single crochet 3 times on every corner.
How to Embroider on Crochet
Adding an embroidery sentiment to your crochet will make your project stand out and add even more personalization. You could use this technique to create personalized gifts. You could make different tea bags in different colors and embroider the name or initial or anything that you would like!
If you do decide to embroider your tea bag holder, be sure to do it before sewing it together.
How to Close your Tea Bag Holder / Pouch
Use the invisible hem stitch to sew your long rectangle into a pouch.
Sew a button on and you are all set!
Another option is to cut out any shape of wool felt and glue it to the pouch like the one that has the star.
In this picture you can see the two different options used for personalizing your tea bag holder. The light blue has the word "tea" embroidered and the read one has a felt star glued.
Do you drink tea? What kind do you like?
Happy Crocheting!
~ Fabi
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