The free knitting pattern for this wine bottle cozy is an ideal way to keep your wine at the optimal temperature at the dinner table in a decorative manner.
Instructions for the wine cozy itself, as well as the decorative leaf and berries embellishments, are included in the free pattern.
An advantage of this wine bag is that is has a knitted-in i-cord around the bottom of the bag to keep your bottle from tipping over.
This knitted leaf and berry image comes from a book written by Nicky Epstein called Knitted Embellishments (a source of great inspiration.
This pattern has a lot of possibilities for customization — you can stitch monogram letters, add strips of novelty yarn to make it funky, or embroider your hostess’ initials. Use your imagination!
It’s basically a straight needle design. If you don’t like knitting in the round, it worked on circular needles, but I found the pattern could be adapted so you don’t have to seam the finished product.
This project is worthwhile because it is also a great way to shrink your stash!
Image and Pattern Source: knitty.com