A hose cover having a tubular quilted sleeve having a first end, a second end and a slit along the length of the tubular quilted sleeve. A first tubular knitted sleeve coupled to the first end of the tubular quilted sleeve. A second tubular knitted sleeve coupled to the second end of the tubular quilted sleeve. A zipper coupled to edges of the tubular quilted sleeve defining the slit, the zipper moveable from a first open position to a second closed position for closing the slit. Also, disclosed is a method of installing the hose cover on a hose and a kit containing the hose cover.