Hot water bottle cosy

[snakeling]

I've broken out the hot water bottle, and managed to burn my foot on it yesterday, so I want to knit a cosy for it. I've found the pattern I want to use, but I'm unsure about the yarn. Can I use anything, or are there yarns I should avoid in case they melt?

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I use wool

[jazzypom]

I threw a cardigan into the wash (it was Debbie Bliss tweed, but I didn't like it, and the yarn was horrible ripping back, so I just felted it), sewed the edges together to make a dress, and have been using it ever since. The felted yarn makes it really warm and it lasts until morning.

But yeah, a good wool would do. Or wool rich yarn (with at least 50% yarn). Knit waterbottle covers are the best.