BOTTLE COZY : DOUBLES AS A HANGING-BANANA COZY

This bottle cozy is handy for bringing bottles out and also for drinking that cold beer at home. We initially crocheted this so that it can absorb the condensation of our cold drinks in the tropics. 


The bottom is worked in rounds:
With G hook, Ch 3, sl st in first ch to form a loop.
Rd 1: Ch 1. In loop, 6 sc. Sl st in first sc to join. 6 sc
Rd 2: Ch 1. *2 sc in each sc*, repeat. Join. 12 sc
Rd 3: Ch 1. *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 18 sc
Rd 4: Ch 1. *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 24 sc
Rd 5: Ch 1. *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 30 sc
(Bigger bottle)
Rd 6: Ch 1. * 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 36 sc
Side: Now working ONLY IN THE BACK LOOP in continuous rounds:
Work 1 sc in back loop only of each sc. Continue working in back loop only until the side measures 6”, or desired length. End with sl st.
For loop handle: Ch 40, sl st in same sc as ending sl st.
Last row: working in BOTH LOOPS, sl st around top of holder and in each ch of loop handle. Fasten off. Weave ends in.