This adorable knitting pattern is a formfitting one-size-fits-all bottle sweater. Decorative and peasant to handle, it adorns any table or pantry with dignified righteousness. Worked in the round, this pattern is a blast to work up and a hoot to show off. The bottle sweater makes a great housewarming gift, or a Thanksgiving decoration.

Moreover, this project presents a unique opportunity to use up all those lovely scraps of fingering weight yarn that most knitters have collected over the years of knitting socks. These odd amounts of leftover yarn are typically not enough to complete any serious project but are too beautiful to throw away. Now is the time and place to use up those colorful bits of treasured yarn!

When selecting colors from your stash of leftover yarn, choose something dark, something light, and something bright. Additional neutral colors can also be added such as beige, ivory, grey, brown, green, and pastel colors. It is a good idea to repeat a few of the same colors several times for continuity. Before you begin, prearrange your colors in a sequence that is attractive to you. Avoid colors that dominate or clash with the rest. It is ok to use a bit of yarn that is fuzzier, rougher, or obviously different from the rest. This textural difference visually adds interest to the finished piece.