Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover

Isn't a knitted hot water bottle cover just the coziest touch to your nightly routine or chilly mornings? Picture snuggling up with it on the couch or slipping into bed with a toasty companion waiting to keep you warm. These covers, often handmade with love and care, not only add a soft touch but can also be personalized to match your style or mood. 

SIZE

22cm (8.75in) wide x 32cm (12.5in) deep

YOU WILL NEED

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% Cashmere (90m per 50g)

2 x 50g balls in Ecru 101 (A)

1 x 50g ball in Ruby 610 (B)

1 x 50g ball in Heather 46 (C)

1 x 50g ball in Blackberry 55 (D)

1 pair of 5mm needles

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION

20 sts and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) square over st st using 5mm needles.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

PATTERN NOTES

When working from Charts, odd numbered rows are knit rows (RS) and read from right to left. Even numbered rows are purl rows (WS) and read from left to right.

BACK

Using 5mm needles and A cast on 43 sts.

Beg with a knit row work in st st from Chart A for 22 rows.

Rep rows 1 to 22 twice more.

Next row: Using A, knit to end.

Eyelet row: P2tog, p1, (p2tog, yon, p3) 8 times (42 sts).

Cont in rib as follows:

Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

These 2 rows set the rib.

Work a further 7 rows in rib.

Change to C. Work 1 row in rib.

Cast off in rib.

FRONT

Work as given for Back using Chart B instead of Chart A.

TO FINISH OFF

Weave in ends. Press pieces according to yarn band instructions. Sew bottom and side seams. Using D make a twisted cord, thread through eyelets to tie at centre front.