Just the thing for keeping your tea hot this autumn is this traditional needlepoint tea cosy. Our free tea cosy pattern features a wonderful squirrel and acorn design in soft browns and greens.

Stitched in Anchor Tapisserie, this woolly cosy will keep your teapot warm longer than most, and will lend a lovely autumnal theme to your tea table.

If you’ve not tried needlepoint before, rest assured it’s easier than it looks. Just follow our instructions...