TULINKA HOT BOTTLE COVER is crocheted with Barbante recycled yarn, you can also hold two strands of any fingering-weight /3 ply yarn together to match the gauge

This tough yet stylish cover combines sturdiness with simplicity, thanks to the use of basic stitches that together create a surprisingly beautiful pattern. Let your creativity flow: choose the colors that make you happy, follow the pattern, or give it your own twist by varying stitch combinations and the height of the stitch pattern. This way, you’ll create a fully personalized hot water bottle cover!

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate till Advanced

MATERIALS
1 skein / 250 m Barbante XL recycled Cotton Yarn;
approx. 160–170 m.
6 mm crochet hook
scissors, tapestry needle to weave in loose ends.
You can use any yarn of your choice, take several strands of yarn held together to achieve the correct thickness and the proper gauge

GAUGE: 12 stitches × 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm in single crochet
SIZE: 21 cm × 26 cm (33 cm including the neck). Adjust the size if needed to fit your bottle.

THIS PATTERN INCLUDES

• Full WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS in English with US terminology
• Round by round PHOTO TUTORIAL

PATTERN NOTES:
Make sure you are familiar with crocheting in the front loop, back loop, and third loop before you begin. This cover is crocheted in the round. You can add your own twist by varying stitch combinations and the height of the stitch pattern. On the back, crochet an overlapping flap so you can easily insert the bottle.

SPECIAL STITCHES (US terms)
sc BLO – single crochet in the back loop only
hdc BLO – half double crochet in the back loop only
sc FLO – single crochet in the front loop only
sc 3rd loop – single crochet in the third loop
hdc 3rd loop – half double crochet in the third loop
2sctog BLO – crochet 2 single crochets together in the back loop