Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cosy
A knitted hot water bottle cosy is the perfect companion for cozy nights in or chilly winter mornings. Not only does it keep your hot water bottle warm for longer, but it also adds a touch of charm to your bed or couch. The soft, snugly texture of the knit makes it a joy to hold and cuddle up with. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors and patterns to suit your personal style and brighten up your space. So, whether you're looking to stay warm and toasty or simply want to add a touch of comfort to your home, a knitted hot water bottle cosy is a must-have accessory that will make you smile every time you use it.
You will need:
- Just under 100g of dk yarn
- 4 x double ended knitting needles (4mm)
- tapestry needle
- scissors
Pattern:
Cast on 50 stitches and join into the round.
Rounds 1 & 2: [k4, p1] x 10
Round 3: [k4, pfb] x 10 (60)
Rounds 4 & 5: [k4, p2] x 10
Round 6: [k4, pfb, p1] x 10 (70)
Rounds 7 & 8: [k4, p3] x 10
Round 9: [k4, pfb, p2] x 10 (80)
Now for the textured wave part. The complete design can also be seen in the chart below.
Rounds 10 & 11: k4, p4] x 10
Rounds 12 & 13: [k3, p4, k1] x 10
Round 14: [k3, p4, k1] x 10
Round 15: k1, p4, k3] x 10
Rounds 16 & 17: [p4, k4] x 10
Rounds 18 & 21: [p3, k4, p1] x 10
Rounds 22 & 23: [p4, k4] x 10
Round 24: k1, p4, k3] x 10
Round 25: [k3, p4, k1] x 10
Rounds 26 & 27: [k3, p4, k1] x 10
Rounds 28 & 29: k4, p4] x 10
Repeat rounds 10 to 29 three more times (knit them four times in total).
Continue repeating the final round until there is a rib section around 18cm in height (about fifty more rounds if you prefer to count).
Use a picot bind off to finish. This is worked by repeating the following bullet points until no stitches remain:
Cast on 1 st.
Cast off 2 sts.
If your cast off method leaves a stitch on the RH-needle, transfer it back to the LH-needle.
The textured pattern of the hot water bottle is shown here as a grid. Knit stitches are white, purl stitches are pink. Because the pattern is worked in the round every row is followed from right to left starting at the bottom of the grid.
