Sheep Hot Water Bottle Cover by Helen Kirkman

Sheep Hot Water Bottle Cover

Crochet
August 2025
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Loop stitch in 3cm loops
4.0 mm (G)
437 - 492 yards (400 - 450 m)
one size standard bottle 1.8 - 2 litre
UK
English
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Bring the joy of the Cumbrian Fells to bedtime with this delightful Herdwick Sheep styled Hot Water Bottle Cover. This pattern is adapted from a popular tea cosy design from WoodAndWools. It also compliments our range of Sheep mug cosies, Woolly Sheep Shoulder bag & Golf Club covers.

The 16 page pattern is presented in a step by step guide with illustrative photographs.

Will fit a standard hot water bottle (21.8 -2l) and the finished cover measures 35cm x 22cm
Written in English with UK Crochet terminology

Skill Level: Intermediate
Knowledge required of CH, DC, working in rounds, Increase & Decrease, Amigurumi and Loop Stitch. Techniques are explained about Loop Stitch including references to online tutorials.

Materials
4mm crochet hook
Darning Needle
165g EMU Classic Aran Wool Tweed for cover colour Pebble recommended)
26g EMU Classic Aran wool for Sheep’s head & ears
Small amount of Black wool for embroidery on snout
2 x 10mm toy safety eyes
Decorative Button (15 -20mm)
Fiberfill for head
Stitch markers
Tape measure