Hot Water Bottle Cover

I finished up the 'Cornishware' striped hot water bottle cover over the weekend, and I must say I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

The organic Cornish wool was double knitting and I used two strands together on 5.5 mm needles to make a nice thick cover.  The fisherman's rib gives a bit of stretch to the cover and means it fits snugly and isn't likely to slip off.  The stripes give it some interest and as well as being a bit like 'Cornishware', it's also pretty close to the Bristol Rovers colours.  I'm no great fan of football but if I support any team it's got to be Rovers.

I'll be away for a few days from tomorrow - hope to be back with plenty of photos over the weekend.  Hope you all have a good week.

Comments

[Selena]

I love this. We have naked water bottles at the minute that nearly burn our skin. I don't really knit so I might try this with a thrifted sweater. I love the colors you chose.

[Frugal Trenches]

Oh it is simply delightful!

[sharie]

At one time I could never see the sense in hot water bottle covers but that was before I bought one!
They are brilliant in stopping you from being burned and and keping the bottle warm for longer.
The one you made is lovely, you've done a great job

[Gill]

You can't beat a hot water bottle, and I love the cover, wonderful colours. Have a good few days away.

[Megan]

Found you via google looking for new hwbottle cover ideas.

This cover looks great! I love the thick rib and it looks like it would knit up in no time.

Did you use circular needles?

[asti]

I absolutely love this ! Such a good idea using ribbing. I've sewn them before but never thought to knit one. Simple but effective - Lovely :)

[apieceofwood]

I love hot water bottles and covers!

[lindsay]

Love it!! Would like to post this on our cornishware group site if possible, and also get to know the pattern!!
kind regards Lindsay