Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover
Nothing beats the cozy feeling of snuggling up with a warm knitted hot water bottle cover on a chilly day. Not only does it keep your hot water bottle insulated, but it also adds a touch of charm to your bedtime routine. The soft, hand-knitted texture provides an extra layer of warmth while also being a stylish accessory for your home. Whether you're dealing with aches and pains or simply looking for a little comfort, a knitted hot water bottle cover is a must-have item that brings a smile to your face every time you use it. So, why not treat yourself to one and make those cold nights a little bit warmer and a lot more delightful?
Measurements & Sizes
Length: 33cm (excl. ears)
To fit: standard hot water bottle 32.5cm long (incl neck) x 20cm wide
Yarn: Wendy Serenity Chunky, shades (A) 3210 Auburn, (B) 3213 Cream, one 100g ball of each, oddment of Black DK
Needles: 6mm
Button: 22mm, black
Popper: 11mm, one pair
Tapestry needle
Tension Square: 15 sts x 18 rows = 10cm x 10cm stocking stitch 6mm needles
FRONT AND BACK (alike)
Using 6mm needles and yarn A, cast on 28 sts
Beg with a k row, work 54 rows in st st
K six rows
Cast off
FACE
Wind a separate bobbin of yarn A
Using 6mm needles and main ball of yarn A, cast on 28 sts
Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, work in st st
Row 7: k2, k2tog, k to last four sts, ssk, k2. 26 sts
Row 8: p
Join in yarn B, use yarn from both ends of yarn B and small bobbin of yarn A as folls:
Row 9: using yarn tail from outside of yarn B, k5, using bobbin of yarn A, k16, using yarn tail from centre of yarn B, k5
NOTE: letter foll instruction indicates yarn shade, use yarn tail and bobbin as set above
Row 10: p7 B, p12 A, p7 B
Row 11: k8 B, k10 A, k8 B
Row 12: p9 B, p8 A, p9 B
Row 13: (k2, k2tog, k6) B, k6 A, (k6, ssk, k2) B. 24 sts
Row 14: p8 B, p8 A, p8 B
Row 15: (k2, k2tog, k5) B, k6 A, (k5, ssk, k2) B. 22 sts
Row 16: p8 B, p6 A, p8 B
Row 17: (k2, k2tog, k4) B, k6 A, (k4, ssk, k2) B. 20 sts
Cont to dec as set on every alt row until 12 sts rem
Row 26: p3 B, p6 A, p3 B
Row 27: (k2, k2tog) B, k4 A, (ssk, k2) B. Ten sts
Row 28: p3 B, p4 A, p3 B
Row 29: (k1, k2tog) B, k4 A, (ssk, k1) B. Eight sts
Cut both strands of yarn B and cont in yarn A only
Row 30: p
Row 31: (k2tog) twice, (ssk) twice. Four sts
Row 32: p
Row 33: k2tog, ssk. Two sts
Row 34: p2tog. One st
Fasten off
HEAD UNDERSIDE
Using 6mm needles and yarn B, cast on 28 sts
Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, work in st st
Row 7: k2, k2tog, k to last four sts, ssk, k2.26 sts
Rows 8-12: cont in st st
Row 13: k2, k2tog, k to last four sts, ssk, k2. 24 sts
Row 14: p
Rep Rows 13-14 a further eight times. Eight sts
Row 31: (k2tog) twice, (ssk) twice. Four sts
Row 32: p
Row 33: k2tog, ssk. Two sts Row 34: p2tog. One st
Fasten off
EARS (make two)
Using 6mm needles and yarn A, cast on 12 sts
Rows 1-2: beg with a k row, work in st st
Row 3: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. Ten sts
Row 4: p
Row 5: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. Eight sts
Row 6: p
Row 7: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. Six sts
Row 8: p
Row 9: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. Four sts
Row 10: (p2tog) twice. Two sts
Row 11: k2tog. One st
Row 12: pfb. Two sts
Row 13: (kfb) twice. Four sts
Row 14 and all WS rows: p
Row 15: k1, m1, k2, m1, k1. Six sts
Row 17: k1, m1, k4, m1, k1. Eight sts
Row 19: k1, ml, k6, m1, k1. Ten sts
Row 21: k1, m1, k8, m1, k1. 12 sts
Beg with a p row, work two rows in st st
Cast off kwise
TO MAKE UP
Using oddment of black DK, embroider eyes in chain stitch.
Place Face and Head underside pieces with RS together and oversew around sides. Turn Head right way out and join top edges using mattress stitch. Fold Ear pieces so RS are together, oversew sides leaving lower edges open.
Turn right way out, oversew along lower edge and stitch Ears in position. Join side seams and lower edges of main cosy. Oversew top of head to top edge of back of main cosy. Sew on button for nose. Sew top of snap fastener under button and corresponding part to front of cosy. Weave in ends.