Once considered old fashioned, hot water bottles have become a new trend, and stylish cozies for hot water bottles are popping up everywhere!
Three perfect way to keep your hands warm and limber for all that nested crocheting, your steamy friend can bundle up with these lovely crochet hot water bottle covers to cuddle your way through the winter.
20 Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Patterns
There’s nothing quite as cozy as snuggling up with a hot water bottle, a hot chocolate and getting stuck into a new crafty project.
It just won’t do to have a “naked” bottle, there needs to be some sort of covering (the cover is important for not only maximum coziness, but also burn prevention—those things get hot). So, hook at the ready—these crochet hot water bottle cover patterns are here to save the day!
1. Cozy Cable Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Hooked On Patterns
Crochet a cozy cable knit style hot water bottle cover, perfect for snuggling up with through the winter. These would also make great unisex gifts.
This design has a stretch ribbed neck for fitting over the hot water bottle without the need for drawstrings, buttons or other attachments. The cover will have the same neat cable stitch design on both sides and be extra snuggly without any hard or uncomfortable attachments.
Get the Pattern by Hooked On Patterns here
2. Crochet Scandi Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Lynne Rowe
Snuggle up with Scandi chic hottie cover. There’s something timeless about red, white and grey and this easy-to-make hot water bottle cover is perfect for beating the winter chills in style.
It’s worked in the round using a simple half treble pattern, with a little bit of basic shaping for the neck.
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3. Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Hookerry Crochet Shop
Here’s a cozy hot water bottle cover made to fit a standard 2 litre hot water bottle (approximater 33cm x 20cm).
For the front of the cover, you will make 6 motifs and then you will square them off whilst joining them continuously. If you are not comfortable with this method, then included is an optional round to square off your motifs and then join each one using a whip stitch.
Get the Pattern by Hookerry Crochet Shop here
4. Cozy Stripes Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Cornwall Crochet
This Cozy Stripes Hot Water Bottle Cover is designed to fit a standard two litre hot water bottle, worked from the top down using granny stitch clusters. A satisfyingly quick project that works up fast, this pattern is suitable for abilities from confident beginners upwards.
Get the Pattern by Cornwall Crochet here
5. Cabled Hot Water Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern by Kim Miller
This knit-look cozy crochets up quickly, and the main body is a 4 row repeat that is easy to memorize. The cozy is designed to slip easily over your bottle and features a button-up closure on the back side.
Get the Pattern by Kim Miller here
6. Easy Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Free Pattern by Han Jan Crochet
If you love a quick and easy project then this mini crochet hot water bottle cover pattern is for you!
Worked in fabulously fluffy yarn with no shaping or seams to worry about, this one piece hottie cover is bursting with texture and style. It makes a perfect gift for anyone and is a great pattern for beginners.
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7. Crochet Basic Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Emma Ward
If you prefer your cover to be solid and not have the risk of burning fingers that poking through gaps in the crochet, touching uncovered sections of hot water bottle (especially little fingers of kids), then this is the type of cover for you.
This pattern is quite simple and is a great starting off point to help you design your own hot water bottle covers and customise them — use it has a guideline for how to make a cover to fit whatever size bottle you have.
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8. Granny Square Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Sew Happy Creative
Based on a traditional granny square pattern, this crochet cover uses just 12 granny squares joined using a continuous join for a smooth finish.
This pattern is designed to fit a 2-litre hot water bottle. Made with a beautiful soft yarn with a variegated appearance, the cover is fun to make and will be sure to keep you snug. But this pattern works equally well in any DK yarn you have in your stash.
Get the Pattern by Sew Happy Creative here
9. Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cozy Pattern by Lulu Loves UK
The gorgeous texture in this Hot Water Bottle Cozy is created by working a double crochet into each treble crochet from the previous row and a treble crochet into each double crochet.
Get the Pattern by Lulu Loves UK here
10. Crochet Floral Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Sew Silly Lily
Here’s a simple striped hot water bottle cozy with pretty floral decoration. Finished with a bow tie and loopy lacy edging at the top of the neck giving the cozy a lovely vintage feel. This will fit a standard 2-litre hot water bottle snuggly inside.
Get the Pattern by Sew Silly Lily here
11. Free Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Hooked On Patterns
Crochet this cute heart motif hot water bottle cover to snuggle up with! This pattern uses the Granny Stripe stitch and 4 colors to create a gradient effect design, but you can use any color combination you like.
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12. Crochet Valentine Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Cherry Heart
A bold cross stitched heart adds a quirky detail that personalizes the design. Why not choose to add more or less hearts? Make your hot water bottle cover unique to you.
There’s also an added bottom flap so that you can get nice easy access to the bottle if you need to with cute buttons and a lacy trim. It also has a matching trim at the top opening to tie it together, and a bow around the neck for a little something else. I love the look of cross stitch on crochet, so this design pleases me!
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13. Rainbow Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Studio Sunshine
What’s better than a snuggly hot water bottle cover? A rainbow one, of course! Warm soft crocheted covers in rainbow colors for your hottie makes for a warm snuggly happy bed!
Get the Pattern by Studio Sunshine here
14. Crochet Sparkly Stars Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Kate Eastwood
Give your hot water bottle a cute cover with this fabulous Crochet Sparkly Stars Hot Water Bottle Cover. Switch up the colors to suit your style and you’ll be dreaming of snuggling into this delightful starry hot water bottle cover from the minute you start making it.
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15. Teddy Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Ali Scallliwag
Here’s a very cute and easy pattern to make a cuddly teddy that will hold a nice warm hot water bottle. This warm squishy teddy is useful for extra comfort on cold nights as well as being appealing for cuddles in sad times!
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16. Snow Fall Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Sew Happy Creative
This Snow Fall Hot Water Bottle Cover it features a pretty “V” stitch stripe pattern and is worked in the round so a minimum of stitching and ends to sew in. It also features a crochet polo neck style collar to snugly fit the neck of your bottle.
Get the Pattern by Sew Happy Creative here
17. Campfire Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Nancy Said
Two sizes are included in this pattern: both for a large 2L hot water bottle and a mini 500ml size. Whether you enjoy cozy nights in, or plan to socialize outdoors by the fire, this quick and easy pattern is sure to be one of the most fun things you’ll enjoy making and gifting this year.
Get the Pattern by Nancy Said here
18. Crochet Mermaid Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Crochet Tea Party
This Mermaid Hot Water Bottle Cover is exuding color and texture. You definitely want to touch and feel this cover. It’s hard to resist running your fingers over the loops and folds of this delightful stitch.
This is created with the crocodile stitch which once it’s set up, it grows very quickly (except when you come to change colors and have to weave in all those ends).
Get the Pattern by Crochet Tea Party here
19. Crochet Owl Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern by Shi Fio’s Patterns
Say goodbye to the chills with this cozy hot water bottle cover. This winter must-have features an owl design, perfect for evening snuggles.
These Crochet Owl Hot Water Bottle Covers make fabulous gifts for the young and young-at-heart, and are great scrap busters, too!
Get the Pattern by Shi Fio’s Patterns here
20. Aran Hot Water Bottle Cover Crochet Pattern by Knot Sew Cute
This hot water bottle cover was inspired by the traditional fisherman knits of the Aran Isles. The diamond pattern is reminiscent of the fisherman nets and the picot stitching around the top edge is like the waves so familiar to men of the sea. This pattern will make a nice weekend project.
Get the Pattern by Knot Sew Cute here
Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover Patterns Frequently Asked Questions
How can hot water bottles benefit you?
As well as being great bed warmers, the heat from hot water bottles can help to stimulate circulation and blood flow in the body. This type of heat therapy can give pain relief for persistent muscle aches or joint pains, such as neck and shoulder pain or arthritis.
Plus, this extra blood flow can relieve stress and anxiety to help you relax or fall asleep more peacefully.
What’s the best hot water bottle for you?
Hot water bottles are great for giving comfort and helping to stay warm, but by making a crocheted cover will help you stay extra cozy. By choosing a cute, cozy hot water bottle cover and teaming it up with your favorite blanket, you can enjoy the benefits of ultimate comfort and warmth safely.
What is the purpose of a hot water bottle cover?
The outer design of hot water bottles is primarily intended to be aesthetically pleasing. However, a cover is usually a good safety feature because it reduces the risk of scalding and burns from prolonged direct contact with the hot water bottle.
How do you crochet a hot water bottle cover?
These crochet hot water bottle covers are perfect projects for beginners. Most of them uses only basic stitches and are worked in the round, so there’s no shaping required. These are easy enough for beginner crocheters to complete!
What is the best yarn for crochet hot water bottle cover?
Although acrylic yarn will work, cotton yarn will have better stitch definition and will withstand more use and washing. Furthermore, cotton yarn is more resistant to heat and moisture than acrylic yarn.
So ultimately, I recommend 100% cotton for these projects, but you can probably substitute another type of yarn for the cotton.
ONCE YOUR CROCHET HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER IS COMPLETE, ALL THAT’S NEEDED IS A GOOD BOOK, A CUP OF TEA AND YOU’RE GOOD TO SNEAK OFF FOR A COSY EVENING IN BED!
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Break out your stash for an ultra-modern take on a traditional accessory with your favorite crochet hot water bottle cover pattern!
