As the chilly winds of winter approach, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up with a warm hot water bottle. To add a personal touch to your cozy evenings, why not knit your own hot water bottle cover? In this blog post, I’ll guide you through a simple and rewarding knitting pattern using worsted weight yarn. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a handmade touch to your winter essentials. Let’s dive into the details and get ready to create a snug and stylish cover for your hot water bottle.

Materials:

4.00mm circular needles long enough for magic loop
Around 50g of worsted weight yarn (this is perfect for scrap busting)
one hot water bottle measuring roughly 6.5 inches wide and 10 inches tall. I have a few for sale in my shop here: https://mountaintopyarn.com/collections/my-latest-release...
Notes:
Gauge: 22sts per 4in

Stitch definitions:
kfb – knit front and back.
k – knit
p – purl
ssk – slip slip knit (left leaning decrease)
k2tog – knit 2 together (right leaning decrease)