This pattern uses the Magic Loop method, however it could be knit using DPN’s and a shorter needle, just remember to place a marker at the beginning of the first round. The ribbed neck will fit over the water bottle if the pattern is knit to the suggested gauge, so no additional closure is needed.

Top-down construction using the Magic Loop method, which can alternately be used with the 2 circular needles method of sock knitting.

Many thanks to Barbara Walker’s original, creative idea of the large spider pattern. Thanks also go out to the late Chewyknits for her help in getting this pattern together many years ago and for allowing me to add her large spider chart from “The Gardener” to my pattern. It is very sad that Leslie is no longer with us, but we can honor her by ...