Wine Bottle Sleeve

" Decorating the house for Christmas brings such joy. Handmade pieces add just that special touch to the Christmas season. Add a beautiful accent to any table surface with this easy, quick wine bottle sleeve. Or, use it to wrap your favorite bottle of wine to give to that special wine-loving friend! Made with just 1.5 oz of worsted weight yarn and finished off with a faux fur rim, the look is completed by a crocheted tie in white. The sleeve can be made from your yarn stash or use metallic yarn for a more festive look. It works up in an evening or weekend. Great DIY project for empty wine bottles. The pattern is beginner friendly and appropriate for any skill level. Written instructions include customization for any shape or size of wine bottle. The body of the sleeve is worked in red with the top edge finished off with faux fur. The tie is crocheted in white."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeN/A

Finished SizeApprox. 3” bottom diameter x 12” tall (or the height of the wine bottle)

Materials List

• Any worsted weight yarn – approx. 1.5 oz of the main color and scraps for the tie and fur trim.
• Any wine bottle will do; however, the traditional Bordeaux shape with straight sides and high shoulders works best for tying at the top.