(please note, this pattern is designed for Yarnsmiths Merino DK (not sock) - this will be updated once the yarn is added to the Ravelry database).

The Swedish word Mysa is a verb that translates to “to cozy up” or “to snuggle”. It’s a popular term in Sweden that refers to a feeling of comfort and contentment that comes from relaxing and enjoying a cozy atmosphere.

This pattern was designed in collaboration with Wool Warehouse to celebrate the release of their Yarnsmiths Merino DK 50g/110m range released in November 2024.

Construction:
Knitted bottom up, working in the round, starting with Judy’s magic cast on, then using stockinette stitch which is increased using the m1l/r technique. The main body of the hot water bottle cover is made using either 2 or 3 colour stranded colourwork. Decreases are then knitted in stockinette stitch using the ssk/k2tog technique. The neck is worked in 2x2 rib, like a collar, and finished using a 2x2 Italian bind-off.

Sizes:
one

Measurements:
Width: Approx. – 20cm / 8”
Length: Approx. – 35cm / 14” – including neck/cuff

Measurements within the pattern are given in both metric and imperial.

Yarn:
DK Merino yarn. You will require a main colour with either 1 or 2 contrast colours.

Samples made using Yarnsmiths Merino DK 50g/110m by Wool Warehouse.

The 2-colour samples are made using Off-White (3045) and Christmas Green (3210) with the MC and CC being switched for each sample.

The 3-colour sample is made using Off-White (3045) for the MC with Fjord Blue (3252) and Sunshine Yellow (3150) as the CC’s.

Yarn Amounts:
2 colour version – Total yarn amounts approx. 85g / 187m / 205 yds.
MC approx. – 60g / 132m / 145yds / 2x 50g balls.
CC approx. – 25g / 55m / 60 yds / 1x 50g ball.

3 colour version – Total yarn amounts approx. 94g / 208m / 229 yds.
MC approx. – 60g / 132m / 145yds / 2x 50g balls.
CC 1 &2 approx.– 17g / 38m / 42yds / 1x 50g ball of each CC.

Given yarn amounts are to make one hot water bottle cover.

Needles:
4mm /size 6 100cm/40inch circular needles (or needles to obtain gauge).

Gauge:
23sts x 27rounds = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch colourwork in the round, blocked.
(If your plain stst and colour work tensions differ, you may need to change needle size to keep your gauge consistent – swatching is recommended)

Notions and other equipment:
2 contrasting ring and 1 locking stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle and a 2l hot water bottle.

Special Techniques:
Judy’s magic cast on and 2x2 Italian bind-off.

Yarn usage information:
To make the 2-colour version of the Mysa Hot Water Bottle Cover you will require 2 balls of MC and 1 ball of CC (3 balls / 150g) of Yarnsmiths Merino DK. A high contrast in yarn colours is recommended, though low contrast would look equally beautiful. Yarn quantities given are to make one hot water bottle cover, but with one extra 50g ball of your MC or CC you would have plenty of yarn to make a second one, either matching or in the reverse colourway. Therefore, to make two of the 2-coloured Mysa Hot Water Bottle Cover you will require 4 balls / 200g of Yarnsmiths Merino DK – 3 MC and 1 CC for matching, or 2 MC and 2 CC for reverse colourway.

The 2-colour samples are made using Off-White (3045) and Christmas Green (3210) with the MC and CC being switched for each sample.

To make the 3-colour version of the Mysa Hot Water Bottle Cover you will require 2 balls of MC and 1 ball of each CC (4 balls/ 200g) of Yarnsmiths Merino DK. A high contrast between all three yarn colours is recommended. Again, yarn quantities give are to make one hot water bottle cover, but with one extra ball of your MC you would have plenty of yarn to make a second one, either matching or with reversed contrast colours. Therefore, to make two of the 3-coloured Mysa Hot Water Bottle Cover you will require 5 balls / 250g (3 balls of MC and 1 ball of each CC) of Yarnsmiths Merino DK.

The 3-colour sample is made using Off-White (3045) for the MC with Fjord Blue (3252) and Sunshine Yellow (3150) as the CC’s.

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