From me to you - step by step instructions to make this cosy hottie cover.
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.
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, P2] x2, K2
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.
Fold your hot water bottle lengthwise and insert.
Fill with hot water and cuddle.
I'm Camilla, a journalist, blogger, interiors addict, knitter, new-crocheter, cake eater, chocoholic and mum of three. Sometimes all at once.
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
Posted by: Pippa | November 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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
Posted by: Patchwork Harmony | November 30, 2009 at 05:01 PM
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!
Posted by: Camilla @ Hygge Nook | November 30, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Pippa - four champagne truffles was quite enough for me in one go!
Hope you enjoy the pattern.
xx
Posted by: Camilla @ Hygge Nook | November 30, 2009 at 05:11 PM