The main part of this hot water bottle cover is worked in St st in the round using stranded colourwork. The k2, p2 cuff is pulled in with an i-cord tie threaded through the eyelets. Finally, a bead is sewn onto each alpaca for its eye. Strand yarn loosely across back of work keeping fabric elastic. Keep MC on top when changing colour.

This pattern is published in Issue 65 of Knit Now, which is on sale from 15th September in supermarkets, newsagents and craft stores across the UK. You can also buy a copy online from here or buy a digital copy via the PocketMags app.