Tuesday 31 January 2017

Project Tuesdays - freebie knitting pattern

It seems we have an extra Tuesday this month for our Project Tuesdays - so - perhaps a little freebie pattern for you?  It's quite simple and there is still loads of time for snuggles!

Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover

You will need: -
5mm knitting needles
DK or chunky yarn
Contrast yarn or ribbon for the tie and edging
Large blunt needle to sew up
4 buttons

To fit a hot water bottle – 8” / 20cm x 13” / 33cm

·         You can use either Double Knitting or Chunky weight yarn for this project.  If using Double Knitting – use 2 strands together throughout the project – if using Chunky – use 1 strand only.
·         If you need a slightly bigger size cover – use 6mm or 6.5mm knitting needles (this will take a bit more yarn).

Method - front piece
With 5mm knitting needles and main colour yarn, cast on 19 stitches.
Row 1: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 3: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (21 stitches).
Row 4: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (23 stitches).
Row 5: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (25 stitches).
Row 6: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 7: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (27 stitches).
Row 8: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 9: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (29 stitches).
Row 10: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 11: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (31 stitches).
Row 12:  *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Repeat row 12: until you have worked a TOTAL of 55 rows.
Row 56: shape shoulders – knit 2 together, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 2 together.  (29 stitches).
Row 57: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 58: purl 2 together, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 1, purl 2 together.  (27 stitches).
Row 59: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 60: knit 2 together, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 2 together.  (25 stitches).
Row 61: purl 2 together, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 1, purl 2 together.  (23 stitches).
Row 62: knit 2 together, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 2 together.  (21 stitches).
Row 63: cast off 3 stitches, *(knit 1, purl 1) - repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.  (18 stitches.)
Row 64: cast off 3 stitches, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end of row.  (15 stitches).
Row 65: knit 2 together, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 2 together.  (13 stitches)
Row 66: eyelet row – knit 1, purl 1, keeping the yarn at the front of the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together, *(bring the yarn to the front under the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together) – repeat to the last stitch, knit 1.  (You should still have 13 stitches.)
Row 67: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 68: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 69: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 70: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (15 stitches).
Row 71: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 72: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 73: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 74: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (17 stitches).
Row 75: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Work 6 more rows like row 75.
Cast off.

Back piece – buttonhole section
With 5mm knitting needles and main colour yarn, cast on 31 stitches.
Row 1: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
work 3 more rows like row 1.
Row 5: buttonhole row – purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, bring the yarn to the front of the work under the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together - 1 button hole
purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, keeping the yarn at the front of the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together - 2 button hole
knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, bring the yarn to the front under the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together - 3 button hole
purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, keeping the yarn at the front of the needle, take the yarn over the top of the needle and knit 2 together - 4 button hole
knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
Row 6: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Work 12 more rows like row 6.

 Row 27: shape shoulders - starting at row 56: of the front section, work the top shaping in the same way.

Back piece – lower section.
With 5mm knitting needles and main colour yarn, cast on 19 stitches.
Row 1: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 3: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (21 stitches).
Row 4: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (23 stitches).
Row 5: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (25 stitches).
Row 6: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 7: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (27 stitches).
Row 8: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Row 9: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (29 stitches).
Row 10: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.
Row 11: knit into the front and then into the back of the first stitch, *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit into the front and then into the back of the last stitch.  (31 stitches).
Row 12:  *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.
Repeat row 12: until you have worked 35 rows more
cast off.

To make a cord
With 5mm knitting needles and contrast colour yarn, cast on 3 stitches.
knit across row – do not turn the work – keeping the needles in the same hands slip the stitches back onto the left hand needle – knit all stitches.  Continue knitting the stitches and slipping the work back onto the other needle until you have the length you require.  You don’t have to pull the yarn hard or do anything else – the work will naturally turn back on its self and make a cord.  You can use 2/3/4/5/ stitches to make different thickness cords.  (called an ‘I cord’).

To make up
lay the back piece flat – lay the bottom front section on the top – make sure that the curves match all the way round.  Use the main colour yarn and sew right on the very edges of the knitting to join the two sections together.  Do NOT sew across the very top where the bottle stopper will be.  Lay the top section over the work – make sure the top shaping matches exactly and join the top to the base.  Leave a gap at the sides of the eyelet row to thread the tie through.  Sew the buttons in place under the button holes.  Thread the tie through the eyelet row.  Insert the bottle.

Take a step further
·         you can add blanket stitch all round the edges – or just the top.
·         you can sew a ribbon all around the edge and use a ribbon for the tie.
·         crochet a flower – or cut one from felt and add to the cover
·         You can add any decoration you wish – just remember not to use anything metal as it will get hot!

* I use Robin 100% acrylic Double Knitting yarn for all my knitting.  If you use a natural or a wool mix yarn you will need more.

Disclaimer: This is my own original work.  Use it for your own personal use only, please do not resell the pattern as your own workings.

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