A crochet pattern for a sweater style hot water bottle cover, decorated with an applique Albert Eitnstein . Who better to snuggle up to for inspiration on a cold winter’s night?

The pattern contains full step-by-step instructions (US terminology used throughout), tips and photographs as a guide. I have designed this pattern to be manageable at an advanced beginner/intermediate level. To complete it you will need to be able to make a magic ring, chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, skip, work around front or back post, work into front or back loops, increase, decrease and have basic sewing skills. There are many useful tutorials online if you are unfamiliar with any of the stitches used.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

65g double knit yarn in grey
20g double knit yarn in white and skin colour
(Stylecraft Special DK used in designing this pattern)
4mm crochet hook
Wool/tapestry sewing needle
2 x black domed buttons 10-12mm for eyes
2 x 25mm buttons
A standard 2 litre sized hot water bottle

ABBREVIATONS (US terms):

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
fpdc = double crochet around front post
bpdc = double crochet around back post
FLO = work into front loop only
BLO = work into back loop only
sk = skip stitch
INC = increasing row
DEC = decreasing row
2sc/2dc = increase by making 2 single/double crochet into one stitch
2dctog = decrease by making one double crochet across two stitches
(##) = stitch count at end of row

I hope you enjoy making this project, but if you have any questions please contact me and I will do my best to help.

This product is not intended as a children’s toy and would not be suitable for children under 36 months due the the buttons being a choking hazard.