A quick & nifty gift to keep feet warm at night or to rest an achy back. This is knit with doubled-up yarn or else use a single strand of bulky weight which will provide the stated gauge.

dimensions  8-in x 14-in
yarn       (2) skeins, BE SWEET merino wool handspun, 65 yds (100 gm)
yardage  130 yds (will be doubled up) OR if using a single bulk strand, 65 yds
gauge    #13 US: st.st. / 10 sts per 4-in
needles  #13 US: cn (16-in), extra dpn for CO
equipment   tapestry needle
other materials  1.5 yds ribbon (1-in wide)

abbreviations
BO      bind-off
CO      cast-on
ITR     in-the-round
K2tog  decrease by a stitch by knitting two stitches together
PM       place marker
yo       increase by a stitch, by wrapping yarn over RH needle

pattern stitches
seed st (ITR: multiple of 2)
R1: [k1, p1]
R2: [p1, k1]

K2/p2 rib (ITR: multiple of 4)
R1: [k2, p2]
Repeat R1

directions
Using cn (16-in) #13 US, CO 42 sts, PM, join to be work ITR.
Next 10-in: work seed st
Next rnd: k2tog, k19, k2tog, k19; dec 2 sts; 40 sts.
Next rnd: [k2tog, yo, k2]
Next 14 rnds: work k2/p2 rib.
Next rnd: BO in established rib pattern.

finishing
Use tapestry needle to weave bottom hem together and all other ends
Weave the ribbon in and out of the ‘yo’ round at the base of the bottle neck.
© 2021 cathy carron / not for duplication or distribution

winter’s indispensable accessory

warm feet = easier to fall asleep