Freebie pattern: cable knit hot water bottle cover

 

From me to you - step by step instructions to make this cosy hottie cover.
Copyright: Camilla Chafer

 

I wanted to start this week off with a little 'give back.' I get a lot of entertainment and inspiration from the many talented blogs I read (take a look in my sidebar, scroll down a bit) so I thought it would be nice to share a little pattern I made - I hope you like it.

Please feel free to make and share this pattern. I only ask that you don't use it for commercial purposes.

Here goes!

Materials:
100g DK wool (any DK should be fine for this, I used an acrylic so that it would be machine washable and also has less stretch than other yarns).
4mm needles (UK)
Cable needle
Sewing needle

Skills:
Knit, purl, cable, basic sewing

Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
RS = Right side
WS = Wrong side
Sts = stitches
C8B = [cable 8 back] slip next 4sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit 4 sts from left needle then knit the sts from the cable needle.
C8F = [cable 8 forward] slip next 4sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit 4 sts from left needle then knit the sts from the cable needle.

The finished cable-knit cover

 Pattern [body]:

Cast on 52 stitches.

 

1st [RS]: K2, P2 [K8, P4] x3, K8, P2, K2
2nd [WS]: K4, [P8, K4] x4
3rd [RS]: K2, P2 [K8, P4] x3, K8, P2, K2
4th [WS]: K4, [P8, K4] x4
5th [RS]: K2, P2, [C8B, P4] x2, [C8F, P4] x1, [C8F, P2] x1, K2 {updated to add correct line! - Aug 26th}
6th [WS]: K4, [P8, K4] x4
7th [RS]: K2, P2 [K8, P4] x3, K8, P2, K2
8th [WS]: K4, [P8, K4] x4
9th [RS]: K2, P2 [K8, P4] x3, K8, P2, K2
10th [WS]: K4, [P8, K4] x4

 

Repeat these 10 rows until the panel covers the base of the hot water bottle to just covering the shoulders. Cast off. Make two panels.

Sew three sides together (mattress stitch will give a nice flat seam) leaving the top side open. Then...

Pattern [neck]:

Pick up 26 sts across the middle of the front panel. Knit in a double rib [K2, P2] until length can be folded in half so that it reaches to the top of the bottle neck and back again to meet the cast on edge.

Turn. Repeat on the back, picking up 26 sts across the middle and knitting in a double rib until length matches the other side.

Sew shoulders and sides together. Fold over neck and sew a couple of stitches at either side of neck base to secure the cuff.

Double rib cuff neck

 

Fold your hot water bottle lengthwise and insert.

Fill with hot water and cuddle.

EDIT: You can download a PDF for this pattern here.

NOTE: While this pattern is made for you to knit, you do not have permission to use it for commercial purposes. This pattern is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This pattern may not be resold. Copyright: Camilla Chafer

 



Comments

[Pippa]

I love the thought of being able to knit a hot water bottle cover but wouldn't know where to start. Now I can have a go using the above pattern - great idea!

Lovely to meet you on Saturday and yes, loved the chocolates. Although we finished of the gift I bought my husband as well and so I think I've overdone it a bit!
Pippa.x

[Patchwork Harmony]

hey! I know! I realised this too when Sarah sent the list of blogs!! they should have sent this list before the trip, as I realised I've looked at Pippa's before too!

and funnily enough I've been looking for a pattern for a hot water bottle cover, although I think this might be out of my depth - I'm not much of a knitter!! :)

Caroline x

[Camilla @ Hygge Nook]

Hi Caroline,
Yes, I wish I'd seen the list before as I realised I'd browsed a couple and not made the connection.

This hottie is very simple. There's no shaping and only one cable on the 5th row so the rest is just knit and purl. However, people not in the know thinks it looks very hard. It's a good one to wow people with!

[Camilla @ Hygge Nook]

Pippa - four champagne truffles was quite enough for me in one go!

Hope you enjoy the pattern.
xx

[cordie clifton]

Glad to know someone else uses their bottle for staying warm also. I have crocheted a cover for mine. but now I may just try this knit one also.

[Ann Graham]

Hello. Thankyou for your lovely pattern. I have now made 3 of these as Christmas presents. I have modified the pattern to suit my needs (hope you don't mind) and would be glad to send my version to you. I also have photos of the covers I have made. Once again thanks for inspiring me

[debbie]

just knitted the cable waterbottle cover really easy thankyou

[Camilla {Hygge Nook}]

Hi Ann,
I'm so glad you found the pattern useful. Please do send me some pics, it would be great to see!

[Camilla {Hygge Nook}]

You're welcome Debbie!

[Margaret Payne]

Is row 5 correct? Cheers

[Margaret Payne]

Camilla - you are a busy lady - any reply on row 5 please? thanks

[Camilla {Hygge Nook}]

Hi Margaret,
Row 5 should read:
(RS) K2, P2, (C8B, P4) x 2, (C8F, P4) x 2, P2, K2

I will make the change now.

Thanks,
Camilla

[Alice]

Hi Camilla,

Love the pattern!

The updated Row 5 seems to have 56 stitches instead of 52 stitches. I'm up to that row in the pattern and am not sure the best way to tackle it now...

Thanks!

[Mera]

I've made 3 of these now! Everyone loves them, thanks so much for posting it, 2 more to make for Christmas this year:)