It’s what we’re all about – our beloved tea cosies. Do you want to learn the basics, upskill, embellishments? Well our local legend Leonie will gently help you on your way. And then at the next festival you’ll be ready to cosy your way into our hearts and minds!

Leonie Margetts moved to the area in 2004. She has five daughters and three grandchildren. She lives with her devoted dog Maisie who allows her to knit as long as she gets out for the occasional stroll. Leonie’s active, creative brain is always thinking of what to knit next and what colours will work with what. She’s always loved sewing and knitting and usually doesn’t need patterns – she just makes them up.

Knitting tea cosies helped Leonie cope with the loss of her daughter to cancer in 2009. When Fish Creek held its first Tea Cosy Festival in 2013 she came second, with a design that to this day is one of her favourites. Over the years she has made hundreds – all original and whatever idea came into her mind. What a genius!

Leonie is joining us to assist knitters with getting started, getting finished and creating any embellishments their active and creative brains dream up in the session.

Leonie is running three sessions this week, so there’s plenty of opportunities to get that cosy completed!