Happy Tuesday my crafty friends!
November is finally here and it's time to think ahead and start planning for the Christmas gifts.
If you are like me, you probably love cozying up on the couch during the coldest day of the year. So let's get ready for those times and crochet along this beautiful and holiday inspired hot water bottle cover with my simple and free pattern!
The pine tree pattern on the front make this project perfect for the holiday season, don't you think?
This project is worked with Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn by Lion Brand!
A super soft and warm wool yarn available in a wide variety beautiful colors palettes!
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Here is the FREE Crochet Pattern!
BEGINNER
SIZE
About 13 in. tall (33 cm)
MATERIALS
· Lion Brand® WOOL EASE THICK & QUICK® (Art. # 640)
#099 Fisherman 1 ball (A)
#124J Barley 1 ball (B)
#172K Kale 1 ball (C)
OTHER MATERIALS
Crochet Hook Size M/N (9 mm)
Yarn Needle
GAUGE
9 hdc + 7 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
beg = begin(ninig)
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ps = puff stitch
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
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HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER
With A
Rnd 1: Ch 15, 2 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each of the next 12 chs, 4 hdc into the last ch; keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, hdc in each of the next 12 chs, 2 hdc into the last ch – 32 hdc.
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 14 sts, 2 hdc in the next 2 sts, hdc in each of the next 14 sts, 2 hdc in the next st – 36 hdc sc.
Rnd 3: 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, with B, 1 ps in the next 4 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 24 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 4: With A, 1 hdc in the next 9 sts, with B, 1 ps in the next 4 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 23 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 5: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 6 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 11 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 19 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 6: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 7 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 11 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 10 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 8: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 9 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 9 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 9: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 10 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 8 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 10: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 11 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 7 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 11: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 12 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 6 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 12: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 13 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 5 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 13: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 14 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 4 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 14: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 15 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 3 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 15: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 16 sts, with C, 1 ps in the next 2 sts, with A, 1 hdc in the next 18 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 16: With A, ch 1, 1 hdc in the next 36 sts – 36 hdc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 7 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in the next 13 sts, sc2tog twice, 1 sc in the next 8 sts – 32 sc.
Do not fasten off.
Ribbed Band
With A
Row 1: Ch 7, 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs, 1 sl st into st 2 of Rnd 17 – 7 sts.
Row 2: 1 sl st into st 3 of Rnd 17, turn, working in back loop of Row 1, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts – 7 sts; Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loop of Row 2, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 sl st in st 4 of Rnd 17 – 7 sts.
Row 4: 1 sl st into st 5 of Rnd 17, turn, working in back loop of Row 3, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts – 7 sts; Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, working in back loop of Row 4, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 sl st in st 6 of Rnd 17 – 7 sts.
Work the same pattern until Row 31.
Fasten off and leave a strand of yarn.
With A sew Row 1 and Row 31 of the Ribbed Band together.
Thread a long strand of A yarn through the stitches of Rnd 17. Pull tail to close opening and knot with a bow. Weave in ends.
I can't wait to see your version of my HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!
Elisa
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