Pattern notes:

With two strands, CO 36 w/cable cast-on. Purl one row.
Join to knit in round, knit one round.
Purl one round, knit one round twice more.
(3 garter ridges made)

K3, p1 rib for 22 rounds.

Purl one round, knit one round 3 times.
(3 garter ridges made)

Begin decreases:
K4, k2tog around.
Knit one round even.
K3, k2tog around.
Knit one round even.
Continue in this fashion until 8 stitches remain, then cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.

Weave in ends, finish.

Ta-da!! Beer sweater!!

I developed this pattern after experimenting with a few others and not having the success I wanted. In fact, I ended up knitting 6 different cozies AND crocheting half of one while trying to complete this series of 4 as an early Christmas gift for 3 of my friends (I had to make one for myself too, so that’s why I did 4 total).

Team K.E.L.O. = Kristian (red/gold cozy), Espen (light blue/green cozy), Laura (light red/green/blue cozy), Oivind (khaki + dark green cozy)

The cozies were instant hits, and Kristian now wants one for wine, LOL! I committed myself to making two: one for red, another for white.