The BYO Bottle Tote knitting pattern offers instructions for two knitted tote bags designed to fit a standard 750mL bottle:

• a shoulder tote for grocery errands & transporting your favorite beverage to BYO restaurants in style
• a smaller gift tote that makes a thoughtful, handmade gift for a variety of occasions, from holidays & housewarmings to everyday gatherings

Using worsted weight cotton and minimal tools, this one-skein project knits up quick for adventurous beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

Both totes are knitted in one piece without a single yarn break, beginning with a base worked flat in stockinette stitch that uses increases and decreases to create a rounded shape. Stitches are then picked up along the perimeter and worked circularly from the bottom up for the body, featuring columns of half-twisted rib that form an asymmetrical design at the top. Once the body is complete, stitches for the strap or handle are worked using the i-cord method and reattached to the other side using a 3-needle bind-off. For a zero-waste project, leftover yarn can be used to make a decorative i-cord tie to accompany the gift tote.

Whatever you carry in your newly-finished totes, enjoy it in happiness, good company, and a spirit of generosity. It’s what knitting is all about! Cheers~

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to Homies Helping Homies, a collective mutual aid initiative in Point Breeze, Philadelphia.