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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If you have a woollen item that you love but that is on its last legs, this is a good use for it - bung it in a hot wash you are already doing to felt it, then use it like fabric to cut and sew a hot water bottle cover. I actually find it better than a knitted one, as it is smoother and thicker, whereas with most knitteds you might still burn yourself.

(Even if it isn't 100% wool, as long as it is mostly wool, it will probably still work fine - my current hottie is not quite all wool.)