I'm so excited!! Look what I made! It's a plunger cosy! I made it for a friend whose birthday it is tomorrow. He's a colleague from work who I know loves his coffee so I made him this to keep it a touch warmer when he drinks it at work.
I searched everywhere for a pattern but the only plunger patterns I could find were the ones that wrap around the middle and I didn't want to make one like that. Heat rises right? So I figured it's really important that a cosy works to assist the laws of physics and therefore covers the top.
So I had to take the trial and error approach and make up the pattern as I went along. It's by no means perfect, there are some improvements to the pattern that definitely have to be made but for a prototype it is definitely a huge success. I am so in love with it that I am wanting to make one for myself but I don't use a plunger at home so it would be a rather pointless exercise. I will just have to stick to making them as gifts or giveaways (now there's an idea!). The thought of the different colours, styles and decorations I can use is very exciting. Watch this space!
Boy what a great start to my weekend. I'm off now to bake a batch of these divine looking cookies by the lovely Ms Cathie at Melbourne Epicure... Hope your weekend is off to a great start too!
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Love it! I had my first crochet lesson last week and can't wait to do more.
Now that is the perfect MAN gift!
You've also used one of my favourite colour combos in the whole wide world - chocolate brown and blue.... cosy and soothing.
Soooo clever! Love the buttons, too :)
oh that is swell! nice one! I need to learn to crochet, and maybe have a go at a tea-cosy; you've inspired me with those colours and awesome buttons!
x Pepper
Wonderful!
Oh DO make one as a giveaway... a red one... and pick me as the winner... ;)
Too cute! AND I use a plunger! Hehe.
The cosy looks great - I'm sure he will appreciate it! Love the addition of the buttons - nice finishing touch!
Wow! That is so cool! :)
The buttons are just perfect.
Your friend is going to be stoked.
K
How perfect is that! He'll love it. It's not everday you come accross a bit of masculine looking crochet.
That's so exciting Thea! Will you post something soon? I'd love to see!
Phew. I was getting worried it might be a bit of a weird gift for a bloke but I'm glad you think it's a good man gift. I chose those colours cos they look great and it's boyish.
LOL! I will do it as a giveaway, perhaps I will give the winner of the word a day giveaway a choice, plunger cover or cosy??
M*
Oh good! You and Curlypops both think it's masculine-ish. I am very pleased.
Yes... once I get past the beginner's crappy stage.. haha. I will be going again in a cuploe of weeks. It was so relaxing sitting there with 2 grannies and doing it at a leasurely pace.
Speak soon,
Thea
oh dear.. I am tired.. I just realised that I mistyped couple...
That is one heck of a snuggly pot of coffee you have there. I have a big grin on my face anticipating it's gifting. How could anyone even TRY to guess before opening the pressie?! Love it to bits I do!
I love the colouir combination of the dark chocolate and baby blue too, and the buttons are very clever. You are right about the cosy having a 'top' so to speak. I don't have a plunger, but it is a great idea for a gift!!!
What a great prezzie!! Every plunger should have a warmer to go with it!!
xo Steph
That cosy is so cute. I am putting together a 'great knitting ideas' post for tomorrow on my blog
craftalicious-caper.blogspot.com
if its ok I'd like to draw attention to your blog and your plunger cosy idea :)
Oh by all means go right ahead! I am more than happy to share! It's an absolute pleasure.
Thank you
How CUTE!!!!
And I love your 'word' days!
It is such a wonderful gift, he loves it!
Oh that's such great news! I thought it would be up his alley. I will shoot him an email tomorrow. I am dying to know if it actually makes a difference. Surely it does??
M*, it works well. I was scared to bring it in to work lest someone take it away. I have brought it in today and made two plungers of coffee already. It keeps the back half of the coffee warm until I am ready to enjoy it. A beautiful present and so thoughtful - thanks!
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