The Honeycomb Cellar Wine Bottle Cozy: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Hexagonal-Hued Hostess Gift
Wrap Your Vintage in Warmth: The Honeycomb Cellar Wine Bottle Cozy
There's something magical about giving a bottle of wine a cozy little sweater. This free knitting pattern transforms a simple hostess gift into a textured, honey-hued treasure. Using the dimensional honeycomb stitch and warm amber tones, you'll create a stunning accessory that's both practical and beautiful. Whether you're crafting for a fall gathering, holiday party, or just because, this cozy will make any bottle feel extra special.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather these supplies to ensure a smooth knitting experience:
- Yarn: Worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn in two colors:
- Color A (Honey Gold): approximately 100 yards
- Color B (Amber or Burnt Orange): approximately 80 yards
- Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles – straight or circular for working flat
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving ends, stitch markers for tracking rounds
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in honeycomb stitch pattern (after blocking)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes Before You Start
The cozy is worked flat from bottom to top, then seamed up the back. The honeycomb stitch is a simple 4-row repeat that creates a beautiful, dimensional texture. The bottom is shaped with gentle decreases to fit the bottle perfectly.
Abbreviations
- CO: cast on
- K: knit
- P: purl
- sl1 wyif: slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front
- sl1 wyib: slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rep: repeat
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
Bottom (worked in Color A)
CO 36 stitches.
- Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
- Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
- Row 3: K1, *k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 5 stitches, k2tog, k3. (30 stitches)
- Row 4: Purl all stitches.
- Row 5: Knit all stitches.
- Row 6: Purl all stitches.
- Row 7: K1, *k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 4 stitches, k2tog, k2. (24 stitches)
- Row 8: Purl all stitches.
- Row 9: Knit all stitches.
- Row 10: Purl all stitches.
- Row 11: K1, *k2tog, k2; rep from * to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. (18 stitches)
- Row 12: Purl all stitches.
- Row 13: Knit all stitches.
- Row 14: Purl all stitches.
- Row 15: K1, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to last 2 stitches, k2tog. (12 stitches)
- Row 16: Purl all stitches.
- Row 17: Knit all stitches.
- Row 18: Purl all stitches.
- Row 19: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to last stitch, k1. (7 stitches)
Cut yarn, thread through remaining 7 stitches, pull tight, and fasten off. This creates a rounded bottom.
Body (worked in honeycomb stitch)
With RS facing, pick up and knit 36 stitches evenly around the edge of the bottom piece. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.
Honeycomb Stitch Pattern (worked in the round)
- Round 1 (RS): *K1, sl1 wyif; rep from * around.
- Round 2: *P1, sl1 wyib; rep from * around.
- Round 3: *Sl1 wyif, k1; rep from * around.
- Round 4: *Sl1 wyib, p1; rep from * around.
Work Rounds 1-4 for 2 inches, ending with Round 4.
Color Transition
- Switch to Color B. Work Rounds 1-4 of honeycomb stitch for 2 inches.
- Switch back to Color A. Work Rounds 1-4 for 2 inches.
- Switch to Color B. Work Rounds 1-4 for 2 inches.
Neck (worked in Color A)
- Next Round: *K2tog; rep from * around. (18 stitches)
- Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) for 1 inch.
- Next Round: *K1, k2tog; rep from * around. (12 stitches)
- Knit 2 more rounds.
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining 12 stitches, pull tight, and fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. The cozy will naturally stretch to fit a standard wine bottle. If desired, lightly steam block to even out stitches and enhance the honeycomb texture.
Your Honeycomb Cellar Wine Bottle Cozy is now complete! Slip it over a bottle of your favorite vintage and watch it transform into a stunning, giftable piece that looks like a tiny beehive. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or as a thoughtful hostess gift that will be remembered long after the wine is gone.
