The Honk-shu Hottie Cozy

Knotty Knickers Presents

A Solution to a Naked Hottie

The Honk-shu Hottie Cozy

Simple, swift, and sure to inspire happy snoring.

 

Difficulty: EASY AS!

         During my aromatherapy training an English girl inspired mass desire in our class with her very portable, very cute, small hot water bottle.  This envy was delightfully placated when similar ones were found at the local pharmacy.  Once I got my hands on one I could think of nothing else than to knit a cover to insure safe snuggling, and so – the Honk-shu Hottie Cosy was created.        

         The double moss stitch pattern effectively quilts the knitted fabric and keeps you warm and snuggly snoring the night through.

         Substituting yarn is an easy affair, making this a perfect stash-busting project; two yarn weights are outlined in the instructions as guidelines, but feel free to play!

Update 24/12/11: Ravelry pattern page has finally been created!  Find it here.

SIZE

One size - fits 10x6inch/25x15cm hot water bottle

 MATERIALS

One small Fashy hot water bottle.

55cm/21.5in of ribbon

Deluxe & Desirous – perfect for grown ups & those small amounts of luxurious unique yarns you’ve been stashing and skein-fondling.

I used locally handspun and handdyed from Fibre Spectrum in Nelson New Zealand given to me as a birthday present, it’s a fingering/DK sort of weight: wool & silk; 65g; colour: purple/pink multi; 1 skein (plenty left over to edge something special with)

 OR

Solid & Firm – swift to knit up & perfect for little ones with the thicker fabric making a protective barrier between skin and hottie.

This worsted (sort of) weight yarn was found for $1NZD a ball at Spotlight - the everything for the home + craft supply shop that I am now sadly addicted to.  Moda Vera Mousse: 70% wool, 30% soya; 65m/71yd per 50g skein; color: lilac; 2 skeins (took under 3 skeins to make 2 cozies!).  The tension is listed as 13 stitches x 18 rows for a 10cm x 10cm square.

 NOTIONS

1 set US #7/4.5mm double-point needles

Yarn needle

Tape measure

PATTERN NOTES

Heavier weight yarn instructions are within the [brackets].

 

Double Moss Stitch

Rows 1 & 2: *K2, P2* repeat to end

Rows 3 &4: *P2, K2* repeat to end

 

PATTERN

Cast on 56[48] stitches and arrange on three dpns.  Being careful not to twist, join in round.*   

Body:

Knit in Double Moss Stitch for 18cm.

 

Neck decrease:

Next round: knit all stitches.

Next round: *K2, K2tog, YO* repeat to end.

Next round: knit all stitches, 15[13] eyelets created.

Next round: *K6, K2tog* repeat to end.

Neck:

Knit all stitches, all rounds, for 7.5cm, measured from eyelet row. 

Next round: cast off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.  Seam bottom with mattress stitch.  Lace the ribbon through eyelets.  With hot water bottle empty, slide into cozy, the fit should be snug, and tie ribbon.  Fill with hot water and enjoy.

 * If you are new to seaming it may be easier to knit all stitches the first round rather than immediately begin pattern.  

 
 
 

Comments

[Tava/Yarnmama]

I know you said you are sending gifts, is that mini hot water bottle the gift? I have never seen a mini one! I am so proud of you and your pattern making skills! I am still a little jealous that my "student" quickly exceeded my skills tho ;)