This cozy uses a simple, all-over, two- color pattern repeat with floats of no more than five stitches. It’s a good knit for those new to color work, and fun and satisfying for all.

Size

This pattern is written to fit a standard 2-quart (1.89L) water bottle with the following approximate measurements:

Width: 7.45in (19cm)
Pouch length: 10in (~25cm)
Length of neck: 2.5in (6.4cm)
Width of hanging tab: 2in (5cm)

Please check the above measurements against those of your bottle to ensure a tidy fit.
Instructions are given for bottles with and without hanging tabs.

Materials
-- One skein of sport-weight Quince & Co Chickadee Organic Heathers in Kittiwake, approx. 148 yards (~135m).*
-- One skein of sport-weight Quince & Co Chickadee in Frost, approx. 76 yds (~70m) *

Please note that substituting a similar weight yarn may use different yardage/ meterage, even though you are able to achieve gauge.)

-- Straight needles (or your preferred needle to use for back-and-forth knitting) of a size needed to achieve gauge. I used a US 5 (3.75mm) needle.
-- 16” circular needle (or your favorite way to knit in the round) of a size needed to achieve gauge. I used a US 5 (3.75mm) needle.
-- Double pointed needles (or your favorite way to knit small circumferences in the round) of a size needed to achieve gauge. I used US 5 (3.75mm) needles.
-- Four buttons. I used ⅞” (23mm) buttons.
-- Stitch markers
-- Tapestry needle
-- Scrap yarn (~10in./ 25cm)

Techniques
Long tail cast on
Button holes
Wrap and turn
Circular knitting (including small circumference)
Two-color fair isle knitting
Reading color charts
Three needle bind off
Make 1 (invisible increase)