Knitted Wine Bottle Cozy
Knitted wine bottle cozies are a cute and functional way to add a touch of charm to your wine bottles. Not only do they keep your wine at the perfect temperature, but they also make fantastic gifts for any wine lover in your life. So why not treat yourself and your favorite bottle of wine to a cozy and stylish accessory that will keep it cozy and looking adorable all at once? Cheers to comfort and style!
SIZE
Fits a standard 750ml wine bottle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 11 inches
Height 11.5 inches
MATERIALS
1 ball (50g) worsted weight yarn (e.g. Patons Canadiana, 100% Acrylic)
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color for embellishments, if desired.
1 set US #4/3.5 mm straight needles
US E/#4/3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
16 sts/ 26 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
To make it easier to pick up purl bumps in a straight line when forming the ridge, thread a length of cotton embroidery floss through the purl bumps of the appropriate row first. This can easily be picked out every inch or two, as sts are picked up.
DIRECTIONS
Cozy
CO 42 sts.
Row 1 [RS]: [K3, p3] to end.
This row forms 3x3 rib.
Work in 3x3 rib until work measures 1.5 inches from beg, ending with a RS row.
Next row [WS]: K2, [YO, p2tog tbl, p2, YO, k2tog] to last 4 sts, YO, p2tog tbl, p2.
Cont in 3x3 rib until work measures 3 inches from beg.
Work in St st until work measures 8 inches, ending with a RS row.
Form Ridge
Next Row [WS]: [With left needle, pick up purl bump of next st, 6 rows down, p this st tog with next st on needle] to end of row. This will form a ridge on the right side of the work.
Base
Row 1 [RS]: [Ssk, k2, k2tog] to end. 28 sts rem.
Row 2 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: [Ssk, k2tog] to end. 14 sts rem.
Row 4 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 5 [RS]: [Ssk, k2] to last 2 sts, ssk. end.10 sts rem.
Row 6 [WS]: [P2tog] to end.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing up seam. Draw yarn through rem 5 sts on needle, pull tight.
FINISHING
Sew seam.
Work 2 rows crochet along CO edge as follows:
Row 1: Single crochet in each st.
Row 2: Single crochet in first st, [chain 5, slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook, skip next 3 sts, single crochet in next stitch] around.
Break yarn, secure, and weave in ends.
Twisted Cord
Cut a piece of yarn 3 yards in length. Fold it in half, and attach the halfway point to a fixed object (eg. hang it over a hook). Twist the two lengths of yarn together until they begin to twist back on themselves. Fold this twisted length of yarn in half -- the two halves will twist together, and you will have a twisted cord. Remove the end from the fixed object and knot the ends together. Thread the cord through the eyelets, using the photo as a guide. Embellish as desired (Some examples follow).
Leaves and Berries
Knit Aspen Leaves (Make 3)
CO 5 sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K2, YO, k1, YO, k2. 7 sts.
Row 2 and All WS Rows: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K3, YO, k1, YO, k3. 9 sts.
Row 5 [RS]: K4, YO, k1, YO, k4. 11 sts.
Row 7 [RS]: K5, YO, k1, YO, k5. 13 sts.
Row 9 [RS]: Ssk, k9, k2tog. 11 sts.
Row 11 [RS]: Ssk, k7, k2tog. 9 sts.
Row 13 [RS]: Ssk, k5, k2tog. 7 sts.
Row 15 [RS]: Ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts.
Row 17 [RS]: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
Row 19 [RS]: Sl 1, k2tog, psso. 1 st rem. Bind off.
Bobble (Make 3 or more)
CO 1 st, leaving 6 inch (15cm) tail.
Row 1: ([K1 f & b] 2 times, k1) in same st. 5 sts.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: P all sts.
Rows 3 and 5: K all sts.
Row 7: K2tog, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
Row 8: P3tog. 1 st rem. Bind off.
Sew on leaves and berries, using photo as guide.
Tip: put a wine bottle in the cozy while sewing them on to ensure the proper fit.
Other embellishment options
Embroider daisies or stars with embroidery floss. Sew on buttons or beads.