This pattern was originally published as Northwest Wools’ contribution to the 2018 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 1 – 4, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl. All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2018 Collection: Waterways: 2018 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

Winding it’s way from Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes River travels over 250 miles as it flows north to the Columbia River. The Deschutes is designated an Oregon Scenic Waterway and a Federal Wild & Scenic River. You can experience incredible geology, cultural history, lots of wildlife and tons of recreational opportunities on the Deschutes. And at the end of a long day on this river (or anytime), use your Deschutes River Hot Water Bottle to relax!

Yarn
1 skein Plymouth Bio Bimbo, 100% Organic Cotton in color #3676 (variegated green & blue)

Plymouth Bio-Sesia 5, 100% Organic Cotton: 1 skein each of solid colors Teal #3170 & Sage Green #1126.

Each skein is about 197 yards for a TOTAL yardage of about 591 yards.

Finished Measurements
15” long x 7” wide when blocked and stitched together

Gauge
20 sts = 4” when blocked

Hook
US Crochet Hook size E (3.5mm) - Please note: some US E are NOT 3.5mm - be sure and get one that is.

Notions
Standard size hot water bottle
Tapestry needle

Skill Level
Intermediate