Tuesday 27 November 2018

Free Pattern - Mini Hottie

Need a last minute Christmas gift for someone?  Then this is the perfect project.  This knitted mini hot water bottle can be finished in just a few of hours...  Would also make a great birthday or Mothers day gift.  



The pattern is suitable for beginners who know the basic stitches and are familiar with working in the round.  The hottie is worked in stocking stitch, with simple decreases and ribbing at the neck.  Cute pom pom ties may be added.  The cover is very stretchy and can be easily removed for washing with no need for any fastenings.  Please read the pattern in its entirety before beginning your project.  You will need the whole 50g ball, please consider this when substituting yarns…

Mini Hottie


You will need...
8mm dpn's or circular needles (using magic loop method).
7mm dpn's or circular needles
1, 50g ball Drops Eskimo or any other yarn with similar gauge (10 x 10 cm = 11sts x 15 rows in stocking stitch
Darning needle
Clover pom pom maker (optional)
500ml hot water bottle

Stitches used
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 together
ssk - slip, slip, knit
st(s) - stitch(s)
dec - decrease
st st - stocking stitch

Stocking stitch
Knit every round.

2x2 Rib
[k2, p2] repeat to end

With 8 mm needles cast on 32 st’s and join in the round.

Row 1-23 st st,
Row 24 k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1 [28 st’s].  Change to 7 mm needles.
Row 25-35 2x2 rib.
Cast off in rib.  Sew bottom closed using whip stitch.

Pom Pom Ties (optional)
Make 2 small pom poms (using smallest size Clover pom pom maker) attaching a 60 cm piece of yarn to both pom poms.  Tie in a bow around the neck of the bottle.


Stopper loop
Thread a short length of yarn through the stopper and knot.


This pattern is also available in a printable format in both my Etsy and Ravelry stores.


For this one I missed out the pom poms and added a few extra rows of ribbing to make a roll neck...




Enjoy!
Catherine
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© Lullaby Lodge 2018 you may not copy, sell or otherwise distribute this pattern; however, you may sell your finished items.

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