Large Picture of Cabled Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Cabled Hot Water Bottle Cozy
by
Ann V. Gallentine
(This pattern was published in the 2013 “Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar”, dates February 20-21)
This standard (2 quart) size hot water bottle cover is wonderful for those cold winter nights. The simple cable pattern is on both sides and extends from the bottom up through the neck of the cozy.
Size: 7x10 inches plus a 3 inch neck
Yarn: 5 ˝ ounces worsted weight yarn (original was knit with Lion Brand Wool)
Needles: #8 U.S. (5 mm) 32 inch circular needle (for magic loop method) OR 4 or 5 double pointed needles.
Additional Materials: Cable holder, Stitch marker, Large eye sewing needle
Gauge: 4 sts, 6 rounds = 1 inch
Notes: Two strands of yarn are used throughout the pattern. The Cozy is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Directions:
With 2 strands of yarn held together, CO 66 inches.
Join, being careful not to twist the stitches. PM.
Rounds 1-4: K11, p1, k9, p1, k22, p1, k9, p1, k11
Round 5: k11, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder, k3, p1, k22, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder, k3, p1, k11
Rounds 6-9: Rep Rounds 1-4
Round 10: k11, p1, k3, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from holder, p1, k22, k3, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from holder, p1, k11
Rep Rounds 1-10 5 more times times ending with Round 10
Decrease for neck
Round 1: k1, ssk, k8, p1, k9, p1, k8, k2tog, k2, ssk, k8, p1, k9, p1, k8, k2tog, k1 (62 sts)
Round 2: k1, ssk, k7, p1, k9, p1,k7, k2tog, k2, ssk, k7, p1, k9, p1, k7, k2tog, k1 (58 sts)
Round 3: k1, ssk, k6, p1, k9, p1, k6, k2tog, k2, ssk, k6, p1, k9, p1, k6, k2tog, k1 (54 sts)
Round 4: k1, ssk, k5, p1, k9, p1, k5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k5, p1, k9, p1, k5, k2tog, k1 (50 sts)
Round 5: k1, ssk, k4, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder p1, k4, k2tog, k2, ssk, k4, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder, p1, k4, k2tog, k1 (46 sts)
Round 6: k1, ssk, k3, p1, k9, p1, k3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3, p1, k9, p1, k3, k2tog, k1 (42 sts)
Round 7: k1, ssk, k2, p1, k9, p1, k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2, p1, k9, p1, k2, k2tog, k1 (38 sts)
Round 8: k1, ssk, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, k2tog, k1 (34 sts)
Neck:
Round 1: * k3, p1, k9, p1, k6, p1, k9, p1, k3
Round 2: k3, p1, k3, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from holder, p1, k6, p1, k3, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from holder, p1, k2
Rounds 3-6: Same as Round 1
Round 7: K3, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder, k3, p1, k6, p1, sl 3 sts to holder and hold in back of work, k3, k3 from holder, k3, p1, k3
Rounds 8-10: Same as Round 1
Rep Rounds 1-10 once more.
Rep rounds 1 and 2.
BO in pattern. Sew bottom. Weave in ends
Copyright © 2011 by Ann V. Gallentine