https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/christmas-and-other-occasions-wine-cosies • Posted by Louise G.
Who doesn't like giving and receiving a nice bottle of wine? This is one way to make your gift stand out.
Who doesn't like giving and receiving a nice bottle of wine? This is one way to make your gift stand out.
Red Cosy Using size 5 DPN's and 8ply, cast on 40 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 needles. 1st row: establish K2, P2 ribbing. Repeat for the length of the bottle neck (usually about 7cm). 1st pattern row: Knit increasing 4 stitches evenly across each needle. 2nd row: (mock cable - Leave 1st stitch on the needle, knit second stitch, then knit 1st stitch and slip both off at the same time,) P3, Cable 3 (slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back, K3, K3 cable stitches), P3. Repeat for each needle. 3rd row: K2, P3, K6, P3 to end 4th & 5th row: same as 3rd row 6th row: Mock cable, P3, K6, P3 7th & 8th & 9th row: same as 3rd row 10th row: same as second rows 2 through 10 form the pattern repeat. Continue until your work measures 1cm from the bottom of the bottle. K to end Next row: decrease one stitch at each end of each needle Repeat these 2 rows until you have 4 stitches per needle. Leaving a tail of about 15cm, cut your wool and thread it through a wool/tapestry needle and pick up each on of the stitches and pull firmly. Secure the tail and weave the end back into the knitting and there you have it.
Creme Cosy Using size 5 DPN's and a worsted weight wool (8ply) cast on 40 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 needles. Christmas Spirit 1st row: establish K2, P2 ribbing. Repeat for the length of the bottle neck (usually about 7cm). 1st pattern row: Knit increasing 6 stitches evenly across each needle (64 stitches in total) 2nd row: Cable 6 back (slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K3, K3 cable needle stitches), P2, Cable 6 Front (slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K3, K3 cable needle stitches), P2, repeat to end 3rd row: P2, K6, P2, K6 repeat to end. rows 3 through 7: same as 3rd. 8th row: same as 2nd These 8 rows form the pattern. Continue knitting until your work measures 1cm from the bottom of the bottle. K to end Next row: decrease one stitch at each end of each needle Repeat these 2 rows until you have 4 stitches per needle. Leaving a tail of about 15cm, cut your wool and thread it through a wool/tapestry needle and pick up each on of the stitches and pull firmly. Secure the tail and weave the end back into the knitting. To finish, knit I-cord and thread through a toggle or bead.
Green Cosy Using size 5 DPN's and a worsted weight wool (8ply) cast on 40 stitches and divide evenly onto 4 needles. 1st row: establish K2, P2 ribbing. Repeat for the length of the bottle neck (usually about 7cm). 1st row: Knit, increasing 4 stitches evenly on each needle (56 Stitches) 2nd row: K4, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, K to end of row 3rd row: K4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K to end of row rows 2 and 3 form the basis of the pattern. Continue knitting until your work measures 1cm from the bottom of the bottle. K to end Next row: decrease one stitch at each end of each needle Repeat these 2 rows until you have 4 stitches per needle. Leaving a tail of about 15cm, cut your wool and thread it through a wool/tapestry needle and pick up each on of the stitches and pull firmly. Secure the tail and weave the end back into the knitting. To finish, knit a tiny scarf using 8ply on size 3 needles. 5 stitches of garter stitch until desired length. Finish with a bit of fringing and sew on 3 little buttons.