Train Guard Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

Description

All that coming and going of trains, you can imagine that a train guard would enjoy a hot brew after a day spent on his legs, waving his flag and blowing his whistle. I love his moustache, I am just imagine it blowing up a little on his face from the expelled air from the whistle.

The train guard tea cosy is a design dedicated to train guards. The design was based on a photo of a train guard from a heritage line, so the uniform has a vintage look to it.

The stout train guard is wearing a black suit and he is wearing big boots. On his head he is wearing a cap with gilt edging and a green badge.

In his hands he has the train guard tools of the trade, a green flag and a whistle. His cheeks are puffed up as if he's about to blow the whistle.

Around the back of him he has a post sack for of letters and parcels for the Royal Mail. The mail bag has a minimal amount of Fair Isle knitting on it to spell out MAIL.

He's a lovely tea cosy, full of nostalgia of a bygone time when steam trains were mesmerising. He'd be perfect for any steam train admirer.

All aboard for a hot cup of tea!

This Tea Cosy:

• is made from double thickness yarn for extra insulation
• fits a medium sized teapot that holds 6 to 8 cups or 2 pints