Badger Hot Water Bottle Cover

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, Basic Shaping, Intarsia

What you need to know

Looking for a new knitting project? Try this badger hot water bottle cover pattern.

Cosy up with this animal hottie cover, that’s simple to knit and snuggly to hold. It’s knitted in a lovely British wool blend which insulates your hot water bottle, keeping it warmer for longer. On the centre head section and chest panel, you’ll need to use a little bit of intarsia colourwork.

What do I need?

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK, shades 99 Black, 11 White, 43 Grey, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Hot water bottle cover: 44cm tall
To fit hot water bottle: 20cm x 33cm

Top knit tip

When knitting colourblock patterns, it's easiest to use separate smaller balls of each colour. Wind these before you cast on, making sure you have one ball per colour section. At the colour change, make sure you twist the different coloured strands together to avoid a hole. Use the correct ball of yarn for each section.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this colour pop rainbow cushion? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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