Hot Water Bottle Knit Kit
The simple humble hand-knitted hot water bottle cover is one of my favourite winter knits, along with a frivolous and fun tea cosy and a characterful pair of woollen socks.
Weight: 10 ply Worsted
Yardage: 100m per 50g balls
Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rows over 10cm
Recommended needles: 4.5mm
Skill level and techniques
Beginner. The hot water bottle cover is a manageable winter project using straightforward knitting and finishing.
Related yarn and project guidance
Choose from the listed Inca Spun 10ply yarn options, such as Inca Spun Alpaca Wool Mix or Inca Spun Donegal Tweed. The Hot Stuff pattern is sold separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does the kit include a hot water bottle?
The listed contents include yarn, a tag and the printed cover pattern, but do not list a hot water bottle.
How much yarn is included?
Two balls of selected Inca worsted yarn; the listing states approximately 100 metres per 50 g ball.
Are needles included?
Needles are an optional extra. The yarn information recommends 4.5 mm needles.
Is the cover suitable for beginners?
The kit is labelled beginner level. Follow the included cover pattern for shaping and finishing.
Can it be used with boiling water?
Follow the hot water bottle manufacturer's filling and safety instructions. Never assume the knitted cover makes boiling water or direct skin contact safe.