How to Knit a Hot Water Bottle Cover

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How to Knit a Hot Water Bottle Cover

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This knitted hot water bottle cover has no tricky shaping to worry about, so you can simply practice your knit and purl rows to create a stocking stitch pattern. Embellish the cover with buttons and ribbon to make it really special.

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Women’s Institute Cream Premium Acrylic Yarn 100g

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Cream Satin Ribbon 20 mm x 15 m

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Knitcraft Pink Knitting Needles 4mm

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*Sewing needles

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*Scissors

Cover Step-1

Cover: Using 4mm needles, cast on 85 sts.

Step-2

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Step-3

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Step-4

These 2 rows form the stocking stitch pattern.

Step-5

Rep these 2 rows until work meas 11in (28cm) ending on a Row 2.

Step-6

Knit every row (garter st) for a further 3in (8cm).

Finishing Step-1

Darn in loose yarn ends.

Step-2

Fold cover in half lengthwise with RS facing.

Step-3

Join the long side seam using mattress stitch.

Step-4

Place the cover on a hard surface and flatten it, making sure the seam lies to one side. Sew the bottom, cast-on edge seam so you have a rectangular pocket.

Step-5

Turn RS out and pop your hot-water bottle inside. Tie the ribbon around the neck of the bottle.

Step-6

Position the buttons randomly around the front of your bottle. When you are happy with their position, sew on firmly with the sewing needle and cotton.

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