Bishi is a simple seamless knitted water bottle carrier that is perfectly practical for everyone! Knit in the round from the bottom up, there are two options for finishing the handles; either garter stitch strap or a stocking stitch strap which can be tied and easily shortened or lengthened to suit.

The mesh lace is super-dooper stretchy and will fit everything from a boutique beer to a nice chunky water bottle! A great stashbuster or gift knit. The whole project can be knit in a couple of hours and requires less than a ball of yarn.

Construction:
Bishi begins in the middle of the base with a circular cast-on. After increasing to work the base, the body of the bottle holder is knit in round using a simple mesh pattern. Two options for straps are provided, with both finished off by simply tying them together.

Sizing:
One size fits most.

The strap’s length can easily be adjusted, depending on your taste and the recipient.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Techniques used:
Knit and purl
Increasing and decreasing
Working in the round
Emily Ocker’s cast-on
I-cord (optional)
Grafting (optional)

Yarn Requirements:
* Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton (100% cotton; 120yd 110m/70g) - 1 ball.

• OR 10ply/worsted weight cotton of 70 to 80 yards/65 to 75 metres approximately.

The striped version has been knit with Anchor Style Magicline.