Hot Water Bottle & Socks Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Julie Ferguson
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Heel Flap, knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Download an knit Julie Ferguson’s bed socks and hot water bottle cover set this winter.

Winter is on its way, so there has never been a better time to cosy up with a luxurious pair of snuggly socks and super-soft hot water bottle; of course, these seasonal accessories would make the perfect gifts for someone you love, but they could also help you to enjoy a well-deserved evening of self-care, and even novice knitters will be able to work their way through the simple hot water bottle pattern; however, experience will be required when tackling the socks, as you will need to knit them in the round and make good use of your shaping skills.

What do I need?

Yarn: King Cole Baby Alpaca DK, shade 3068 Basil. Bedsocks: three 50g balls. Hot Water Bottle Cover: two 50g balls
Needles: 4mm straight, 4mm double-pointed needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Socks: foot length (approx) 22cm
Hot water bottle cover: 32cm

Top knit tip

It may seem daunting to be using four or five needles to knit these socks, but you are actually only holding two at a time; make sure your stitches sit in the middle of each needle when not in use to avoid them sliding off, and to prevent ladders forming in your work, give the yarn an extra tug when knitting the first stitch on each needle; alternatively, you can knit these socks on a long circular needle using the magic loop method, and you can find lots of how-to tutorials on the internet.

Meet the designer

Julie Ferguson is a knitting designer and pattern creator. Her pattern designs have also been published by British yarn brand Artesano to showcase their colourful design ranges. If you enjoyed making Julie's winter warmer set, download this hat and gloves set next.

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