The Yuletide Glow Bottle Sweater: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Festive, Textured Wine Bottle Cover

Dress Up Your Holiday Table with the Yuletide Glow Bottle Sweater

Transform an ordinary wine bottle into a festive centerpiece with this charming crochet bottle sweater. Featuring a rich, textured lattice stitch and a cozy, homespun feel, this pattern is perfect for gifting or hosting this holiday season. The deep Cherry Red yarn with a snowy white trim creates a classic Christmas look that will make any bottle glow with warmth. Best of all, this free pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic, worsted weight, 7 oz/198 g, 364 yds/333 m) – 1 skein Cherry Red, plus a small amount of White for trim
• Hook: Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet
• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sizing & Abbreviations

Sizes: Fits a standard 750ml wine bottle. To adjust, measure bottle circumference and height, then add or subtract stitches in multiples of 4.

Abbreviations (US terms):

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• bpdc: back post double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat

Bottle Body (worked in the round from bottom up)

Round 1: With Cherry Red, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. Ch 1, work 8 sc into ring. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (24 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (32 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (40 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (48 sts)

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)

Round 8 (Lattice Pattern Start): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip next st, dc in next st, working behind the dc just made, dc in the skipped st (this creates a crossed dc); rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (48 sts)

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)

Round 10: Ch 3, *skip next st, dc in next st, working behind the dc just made, dc in the skipped st; rep from * around. Join. (48 sts)

Rounds 11-20: Repeat Rounds 9 and 10 five more times, or until the body reaches just below the bottle neck (about 8 inches from bottom).

Neck Shaping

Round 21: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (42 sts)

Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (42 sts)

Round 23: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (36 sts)

Round 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (36 sts)

Round 25: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30 sts)

Round 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)

Round 27: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24 sts)

Round 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)

Round 29: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18 sts)

Round 30: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (18 sts)

Round 31: Ch 1, sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12 sts)

Round 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close top. Weave in ends.

Trim (Optional)

With White yarn, work a round of slip stitches around the bottom edge and the top edge for a snowy finish. Alternatively, add a small pom-pom to the top.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Slide the bottle sweater onto your wine bottle. The stretchy fabric will hug the bottle snugly.

Your Yuletide Glow Bottle Sweater is complete! This cozy cover makes a wonderful handmade gift or a festive addition to your holiday table. Enjoy the compliments!