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Chunky Comfort Hot Water Hug Pattern
Enhance the relaxation from your hot water bottle with the Chunky Comfort Hot Water Hug! With a different cable pattern on each side, this hot water bottle cozy turns this utilitarian object into a stylish luxury that you’ll look forward to using.
Knit in single-ply, 100% natural Highland wool &Make...
Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
Enhance the relaxation from your hot water bottle with the Chunky Comfort Hot Water Hug! With a different cable pattern on each side, this hot water bottle cozy turns this utilitarian object into a stylish luxury that you’ll look forward to using.
Knit in single-ply, 100% natural Highland wool &Make Super Bulky, the Chunky Comfort Hot Water Hug will be a quick and satisfying project, with the cables and texture making things interesting. Check out all the cheerful brights and nuanced shades available in this yarn, and make your own very special hot water bottle cozy!
This pattern is also available as a kit, that includes the PDF pattern and 2 balls of &Make Super Bulky.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. &Make Super Bulky (100% Highland wool, 80 m (87 yd) per 100 g ball) in shade Serious Shade – 2 balls.
Construction notes:
The Chunky Comfort Hot Water Hug is worked from the bottom up in one piece. The bottom is worked flat and stitches are picked up and knit from the base before joining in the round. The body is worked using the Magic Loop technique knit with two different cable patterns and Moss Stitch. The neck is worked in 2x2 ribbing and finished with a Tubular Bind-Off.
Sizes and measurements:
One size
Finished width: 18 cm (7.5 in)
Finished height: 37 cm (15 in)
Finished depth: 5 cm (2 in)
Gauge:
13 stitches and 20 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Stockinette Stitch after blocking using your main needles.
Errata:
The most current version of this pattern is V1. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
Pattern format:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
This pattern is designed for use on mobile devices and is not optimized for printing. The instructions are spread out to provide a more accessible format for beginner knitters.
Needles and notions required:
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8mm (US 11) 60 cm (24 in) circular needle (or longer)
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6.5mm (US 10.5) 60 cm (24 in) circular needle (or longer)
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3 stitch markers, including 1 unique
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Darning needle
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1.8L, 36 x 24 cm (14.25 x 9.5 in) hot water bottle