Monday 25 August 2014

Hottie Cover


My recent collection of tapestry skeins  whilst op shopping has compelled me to make a hot water bottle cover. I think that my thinking had been influenced by Kate at Foxes Lane with her hot water bottle hook along. Anyway I must have purchased these tapestry colours with this in mind as the very next day after purchase I proceeded to become absorbed in my little hooky project.
Sometimes I think I become so consumed with the desire to complete something that I ignore all else and  tend to enjoy hiding in my bedroom whiling away the hours quietly (or sitting in the sunshine as I did on Saturday)


I became a little more flamboyant with the use  of colour towards the end.. grabbing whatever thread was large enough to make a few rounds around the neck of the bottle as I was getting low on threads by then. The flowers were a last minute addition and a nod to spring .


I have found a bag full of colourful bright tapestry threads in my cupboard and think a bright cover might be underway.

7 comments:

  1. Oh my this is so pretty. Love the colours and what a cool design. Love the buttons at the bottom.

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  2. Now I've come to think about it: who needs a hotie in spring?

    This country is moving towards Autumn, quick, send the hottie over here, in a few weeks we will be very desperate for it.

    A few posts ago, you mentioned that I inspired you but just now YOU have inspired me
    (and after this we can start all over again)

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  3. visiting from crazy mum quilts. Love the cover.

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  4. Pretty and practical. It's autumn here, so I'd say you're ready for winter, but spring nights can be cold too!

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  5. Crocheting the day away... crocheting as a way of creating this wish. I don't think you were too flamboyant as I love the whole cover, bottle neck and all. Beautiful colors!

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  6. Such a great idea! I'm definitely going to try this! Its Spring now so hot water bottles are obsolete, I guess..(only for a 3 months or so!)Nonetheless, I can still store it for Winter :)
    Andrea // CocoDrizzle

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