The Crochet Tea Time Play Set is a delightful addition to any child's pretend play collection, perfect for sparking imaginative tea parties and creative storytelling. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this charming set features cozy crocheted teacups, saucers, and a teapot, all in a whimsical design that will capture the hearts of little ones. Each piece is carefully made with soft, colorful yarn, making them both durable and safe for play. Whether hosting a tea party for teddy bears or enjoying a pretend picnic with friends, this tea set is sure to bring joy and laughter to children of all ages. With its inviting warmth and cozy charm, the Crochet Tea Time Play Set is a wonderful gift that encourages playtime magic and endless fun.
Abbreviations:
Ch~Chain
Sc~Single Crochet
Invdec~Invisible Decreaase
St~Stitch
Fo~Fasten Off
Sk~Skip Stitch
Size 4 crochet hook, yarn needle and a small amount of stuffing. Plus your choice of yarn, I have made this pattern with both worsted weight and satin yarn and they both turn out nice.
Tea Cup (Make 4)
Rd 1: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each stitch around. (12)
Rd3: *sc, 2sc in next stitch* repeat from * 5 more times. (18)
Rd4: *sc, sc, 2sc in next stitch* repeat from * 5 more times. (24)
Rd 5: sc around in the back loops only. (24)
Rd6: sc around. (24)
Rd 7: *sc x 10, invdec* repeat from * one more time. (22)
Rd 8 thru 12: sc around. (22)
At the end of round 12 sl st in next st and fasten off weave in ends.
Tea Cup Handle (Make 4)
Rd1: ch 12.
Rd2: turn, sc in second ch from hook and the remaining ch’s. (11)
Rd3: ch1, turn, sc across, then fasten off and leave a really long tail. (11)
Now fold the piece in half long ways and use the long tail to sew it closed. Then sew the handle to the tea cup.
Saucer (Make 4)
Rd1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Rd3: *sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (18)
Rd4: *sc, sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (24)
Rd5: *sc x 3, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (30)
Rd6: *sc x 4, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (36)
Rd7: Change colour then *sc x 5, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (42)
Rd8: Now change back to original colour in this case pink. Ch3, sc in same st *skip st, sc in next st, ch3, sc in same st*
repeat from * around, sl st in last st and fo.
Large Pastry Plate (Make 1)
Rd 1 thru Rd 6 same as the saucer.
Rd7: *sc x 5, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (42)
Rd8: *sc x 6, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (48)
Rd9: *sc x 7, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (54)
Rd10: Change colour *sc x 8, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (60)
Rd11: Change colour *sc x 9, 2sc in next st*. (66)
Rd12: sc around. (66)
Rd13: sc, ch5, sc all in same st *sk st, sc, ch5 sc all in same st* repeat from * for rest of the round.
Tea Pot
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st. (12)
Rd 3: *sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (18)
Rd4: *sc, sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (24)
Rd5: *sc x 3, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (30)
Rd6: sc around. (30)
Rd7: sc sround in back loops only. (30)
Rd8: sc around. (30)
Rd9: *sc x 4, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (36)
Rd10: *sc x 5,2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (42)
Rd11: sc around. (42)
Rd12: *sc x 3,2sc in next st* repeat from * 10 more times, sc, sc. (52)
Rd13-17: sc around. (52)
Rd18: *sc x 4,invdec* repeat from * 7 more times, sc, sc, sc. (44)
Rd19: *sc x 4, invdec* repeat from * 6 more times, sc, sc. (37)
Rd20: *sc x 3,invdec* repeat from * 6 more times, sc, sc. (30)
Rd21-22: sc around. (30)
Rd23: *sc x 4, invdec* repeat from & 4 more times. (25)
Rd24: sc around. (25)
Rd25: *sc x 3, invdec* repeat from * 4 more times. (20)
Rd26: *sc x 2,invdec* repeat from * 4 more times. (15)
Rd27: sc around in back loops only. Fo and weave in ends. (15)
Tea Pot Lid
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Rd3: *sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more tiems. (18)
Rd4: sc around. (18)
Rd5: *sc, invdec* repeat from * 5 more times. (12)
Rd6: *sc, invdec* repeat from * 3 more times. (8)
Rd7: invdec x 4 (4)
Rd8: 2sc in each st around. (8)
Rd9: 2sc in each st around. (16)
Rd 10-11: sc around. (16)
Rd12: sc around in front loops only. Fo and leave a long tail. (16)
To keep the shape of your teapot after you sew on your handle and spout then firmly stuff your teapot and sew the tea pot lid on top of your tea pot.
Tea Pot Spout
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Rd3: *sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more times. (18)
Rd4: sc around. (18)
Rd5: *sc, invdec* repeat from * 4 more times, sc, sc. (12)
Rd6: *sc, invdec* repeat from * 3 more times. (8)
Rd7-10: sc around. Fo, and sew spout to tea pot. (8)
Tea Pot Handle
Rd1: ch15. (15)
Rd2: sc in second ch from hook and remaining ch’s. (14)
Rd3-4: ch1, turn, sc across. (14)
Now fold the piece in half long ways and use the tail to sew it closed. Then sew the handle to the tea pot.
Cookies
All of the cookies are the same size. So I make two cookie pieces and decorate the top
This way you do not see the ugly side of all your stitches and you get a chunky cookie too!
Chocolate Chip Cookie (Make 2)
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Rd3: *sc, 2sc in next st* repeat from * 5 more
Take brown yarn and sew chips on one cookie half. Then sew one half with chips and a plain half together. Make sure you put the cookie half with the chips right side up so you can see your chocolate chips. Sew in any stray ends.
Sugar Cookie
With light brown or tan coloured yarn make one cookie.
Rd1-3: Work same as Chocolate Chip Cookie noted above.
Now for the icing. Take the colour of icing you would like to use, I prefer to use light pinks and blues.
Rd1-2: Work same as Chocolate Chip Cookie, Fo
Now take any colour yarn you like and add sprinkles to the icing only. Or even beads would be cute as well. Now take the
icing and sew it on to your main cookie piece. Weave in any ends.
Oreo Cookie
With dark brown yarn make two cookies.
Rd1-3: Work same as Chocolate Chip Cookie.
With white yarn make one cookie.
Rd1-3: Work same as Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Now sandwich the cookies together with the white piece in the middle.Use a long tail from a cookie half and sew all the way around the cookie
Tea Bag
Rd1: ch 5 (5)
Rd2: sc in second ch from hook, sc across in the remaining ch’s. (4)
Rd3-8: ch1, turn, scin the 4 remaining ch’s across. (4)
Now you fold the tea bag in half and use black or grey yarn and embroider the word “tea” on one side. Now keep the piece folded and either sc around the entire piece closed. Or fo, and sew around the entire piece. Make sure the neat and proper side that you embroidered is on the outside. Now cut a string of white yarn and loop it thru a st in the top and tie a knot. And trim the end.
Spoon
Rd2: 6sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Rd3-4: sc around. Fo and weave in ends. (12)
Now it is time to make the handle for the spoon.
Rd1: ch 10. (10)
Rd3: sc in second ch from hook and remaining ch’s. (9)
Rd4-5: ch1, turn, sc across. Fo and leave a long tail. (9)
Now you fold the piece in half long ways. And use the long tail to sew the piece closed. Now sew the handle to the spoon, fo and weave in any ends.