How to Knit a Hot Water Bottle Cover
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.
You will need
You Will Need
* DK Yarn
* 4mm Knitting Needles
* Buttons
* Ribbon
* Sewing Needles
* Thread
* Scissors
How To Make
Using 4mm needles, cast on 85 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
These 2 rows form the stocking stitch pattern.
Rep these 2 rows until work meas 11in (28cm) ending on a Row 2.
Knit every row (garter st) for a further 3in (8cm).
Darn in loose yarn ends.
Fold cover in half lengthwise with RS facing.
Join the long side seam using mattress stitch.
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.
Turn RS out and pop your hot-water bottle inside. Tie the ribbon around the neck of the bottle.
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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