Our new cosy fair isle pattern hot water bottle covers are hand knitted from 100% sheep wool by rural women in Kathmandu. These beautiful hot water bottles are soft to the touch, hypoallergenic and retain warmth brilliantly thanks to the natural insulating properties of pure wool. Give one as a unique handmade present or treat yourself to the lasting gift of comfort and self-care. Fits a standard 2 litre hot water bottle, sold separately here if needed. These women work within a cottage enterprise craft group, enabling them to work from home under the principles of fair trade. On top of fair pay, safe working conditions and opportunities to up-skill and train as group leaders, the knitters also receive a profit share to help them send their children to school. * 100% wool cover * Opening across the back with coconut buttons to fasten * Hand knitted in Nepal **When filling this hot water bottle do not use boiling water and fill to a maximum of two-thirds capacity or less. Do not overfill the bottle. Hold the bottle by the neck in an upright position and fill slowly to avoid hot water splashing back. Expel air from the bottle by lowering it carefully onto a flat surface until water appears at the opening.Screw the stopper sufficiently tight to ensure that there is no leakage.**