The pattern combines double moss stitch, rib and garter stitch and is suitable for a beginner who has mastered the basics of knit, purl, and simple k2tog shaping techniques.

There is only one row of decreasing.

You may want to add a ribbon tie to keep the neck tight, in which case, you need to add two loops either side of the neck.

The pattern uses Libby Summers Fine Aran. You only need one ball if knitting the smaller size bottle, and two balls if knitting the larger size.

There is a pattern included for an optional bow to adorn the cover.