The Yarnspirations Baby Lookbook has me going gaga for wee projects — there is so much cuteness within its virtual pages, I don’t know where to begin! In the meantime, though I thought I’d use the cross-stitch, floral motif from the gorgeous,Garden Lattice Jumper. as inspiration for a quick, baby-project fix! This bottle cozy will add a bright spot to any diaper bag, and makes for a great, new-mom gift. Make one tonight, and take it to that office, baby shower tomorrow! Here’s how. MATERIALS 1 Ball ,Patons Classic Wool Worsted, in color (A) Natural Mix. Scraps of ,Patons Classic Wool Worsted in (B) Coral, (C) Aran & (D) Lemongrass Size U.S. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook — or size needed to obtain gauge. Tapestry Needle Baby bottle SIZE To fit standard, tall bottle. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: 4 1/2″ (11.5 cm) Circumference: 7 1/2″ (19 cm) GAUGE 13 hdc x 10 rows = 4″ (10 cm) DIRECTIONS Ch 25. 1st Row: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch to end. Turn. –24 sts. 2nd Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next st and in every st to end. Turn. Repeat 2nd Row, until piece measures 4 1/2″(11.5 cm). Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming. FINISHING Using the highlighted portion of the Garden Lattice Jumper. chart as guide and contrasting color scraps B, C, & D, cross-stitch flower onto center of piece. Seam side ends to form cylinder. Weave in ends. Slide over bottle. Happy stitching! xx, Vickie SIZE To fit standard, tall bottle. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: 4 1/2″ (11.5 cm) Circumference: 7 1/2″ (19 cm) GAUGE 13 hdc x 10 rows = 4″ (10 cm) DIRECTIONS Ch 25. 1st Row: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in every ch to end. Turn. –24 sts. 2nd Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next st and in every st to end. Turn. Repeat 2nd Row, until piece measures 4 1/2″(11.5 cm). Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming. FINISHING Using the highlighted portion of the Garden Lattice Jumper. chart as guide and contrasting color scraps B, C, & D, cross-stitch flower onto center of piece. Seam side ends to form cylinder. Weave in ends. Slide over bottle. Happy stitching! xx, Vickie
