
100g (approx) DK yarn
Back
Make a foundation Chain of 45, dc (double crochet) 70 rows *
Next Row: dc 30, turn dc 15, working on these 15 sts only, continue in dc, increasing 1st at end of each row until you have 21 sts, Continue straight for 16 rows. Cast off
Front
As Back to *
Next Row : dc 15 sts, turn, working only on these 15 sts, dc 10 rows, cast off
Re-attach yarn to next stitch in original row, dc 15, turn, working on these 15 sts only, continue in dc, increasing 1st at end of each row until yo have 21 sts, Continue straight for 16 rows. Cast off
Re-attach yarn to next st in original row, dc 15 sts, turn, working only on these 15 sts, dc 10 rows, cast off
To make up
Crochet or sew, front and back together, along sides and bottom. Make an i-chain long enough to go along right hand flap and up one side of top. Sew to right hand flap creating 2 loops, to create button holes/hooks, sew up side of the top, creating 3 loops. Sew on 2 buttons to correspond with side flap button holes, and 3 to match top button holes. Sew down left side flap and up the left hand side of the top. Leave very top open. Insert hot water bottle, fasten buttons. Voila ready to go!!