Knitting Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Knitting a hot water bottle cozy can be such a fun and rewarding project! Not only does it keep your hot water bottle snug and cozy, but it also adds a touch of charm to your home. You can get as creative as you like with different colors and patterns, making each cozy unique and personalized. It's a great way to stay warm during colder months and also makes for a thoughtful handmade gift for loved ones. So grab your yarn and needles, and let's get knitting to add some warmth and style to your relaxation routine!

You Will Need

• 5 mm /US 8 Circular Knitting Needles 
• 200 yd Worsted Weight Yarn 
• 1 in Buttons (3 total)
• Matching Sewing 
• Thread
• Sewing Needle 
• Scissors
• Darning Needle

Step 1:

Flap-

Using the long-tail cast on, start with 36 sts.

Row 1-5: Work in k2p2 rib.

Row 6-10: Knit 4 rows in stst (ending on a WS/purl).

Row 11: Knit 6 sts, bind off 3, knit 7, bind off 3, knit 7, bind off 3, knit 7.

Row 12: Purl 7, cast on 3 sts, purl 7, cast on 3 sts, purl 7, cast on 3 sts, purl 6.

Row 13-22: Work in stst for another 10 rows ending on a WS/purl row.

Step 2:

Body-

Row 23 (RS): Knit across row to end, then cast on 40 sts and join in a round (76). Be careful not to twist stitches.

Using the magic loop method, separate your stitches into two halves (38 and 38), being sure that the rows you did for the bottom flap are centered. (1, 36, 1) This will be helpful when shaping the "neck."

Knit around for the length of your hot water bottle, stopping when you are just below the "shoulders."

Step 3:

Neck-

Next Round: Slst, k2tog, pull slst over, knit to the end of the first half of the round, slst, k2tog, pull slst over, knit to the end of the round

Repeat this round 9 more times. 36 sts remain.

Work in k2p2 for 15 rounds.

Bind off in pattern.

Weave in all ends.

Step 4:

Buttons-

Sew buttons onto the corresponding side of the cozy so the buttons will fit comfortably into the holes.