Ingredients
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in a main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC) if desired
- Crochet hook: 5 mm
- Yarn needle: For sewing seams and weaving in ends
Instructions
- 1. Crochet the front: With MC, chain 16. Row 1: Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and 1 sc in each chain across. You should have 15 sc. Turn. Row 2: Chain 1, then work 1 sc in each sc across. Turn. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 3 inches from the beginning. Finish with a wrong-side row.
- 2. Shape the first side of the neck opening: Chain 1 and work 1 sc in each of the first 7 sc. Turn. You now have 7 sc on this side. Work 1 row even across the 7 sc. Next row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, then decrease over the last 2 sc. Turn. There are 6 sc. Work 1 row even. Next row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, then sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. There are 5 sc. Work 1 row even. Next row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, then sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. There are 4 sc. Work 1 row even, then fasten off.
- 3. Shape the second side and join the neckline: With the right side facing, attach the yarn in the next sc of the last long row. Chain 1 and work 1 sc in the same stitch, then work 1 sc in each sc across. Turn. There are 7 sc. Work 1 row even. For the next decrease rows, chain 1, work sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, then work 1 sc in each remaining stitch across. Turn. Work 1 row even after each decrease row. Continue alternating a decrease row and an even row until 4 sc remain. Chain 1. Work 1 sc in each of the 4 stitches on this side, chain 7, then work 1 sc in each of the 4 stitches on the first side. Turn. Next row: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 1 sc in each of the 7 chain stitches, and 1 sc in each of the last 4 sc. Turn. You should have 15 sc across.
- 4. Crochet the back: Work even across the 15 sc until the back measures 5 inches, or until it matches the front. Fasten off.
- 5. Add the sleeves: With the right side facing, attach the yarn at the side in the first row end. Chain 1 and work 12 sc evenly across the side, then work across the next 15 rows as directed. Turn. There should be 12 sc. Work even for 1 1/2 inches. Fasten off. Repeat on the other side for the second sleeve.
- 6. Add the team number: With the right side facing and CC, work the number onto the front in chain stitch, following the chart. Keep the number centered on the front.
- 7. Sew and finish: Sew the seams, then tack each sleeve to the side seam to help it sit neatly. For the lower edging: Attach MC or CC at a side seam. Chain 3, then work dc evenly around the lower edge. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. Fasten off. For neck edging: Attach MC or CC at the back neck. Chain 1 and work sc evenly around the neck opening. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. Use the yarn needle to weave in the remaining ends securely.
Notes
The pattern uses common stitches, but the neck shaping and assembly call for careful stitch counting. Make sure to check the fit of your cozy with the intended bottle before finishing as the pattern does not specify a finished circumference.
