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RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 Skein MC will make several covers; small amounts CC for lettering and/or trim.

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Yarn needle.

sizes
 
Cover fits 8" (20.5 cm) circumference bottle.

gauges/tension
 
14 sts = 4" (10 cm); 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sc.

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

abbreviations
 
CC : contrast color
ch : chain
dc : double crochet
mm : millimeters
rep : repeat
sc : single crochet
sl : slip
st(s) : stitch(es)
tog : together

instructions
 
FRONT: With MC, ch 16.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
Rep Row 2 until 3" from beginning, end by working a wrong side row.

Divide for Neck Opening-First Side
: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sc; turn. Work 1 row even on these 7 sc.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in 5 sc; draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, draw through all 3 loops on hook – sc2tog made; turn – 6 sc. Work 1 row even.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in 4 sc, sc2tog; turn – 5 sc. Work 1 row even.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in 3 sc, sc2tog; turn – 4 sc. Work 1 row even. Fasten off.

Second Side
: With right side facing, attach yarn in next sc of last long row; ch 1, sc in same sc and in each sc across; turn – 7 sc. Work 1 row even.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; turn – 6 sc. Work 1 row even.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; turn – 5 sc. Work 1 row even.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across; turn – 4 sc.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in 4 sc, ch 7, sc in 4 sc of first side; turn.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in 4 sc, sc in 7 ch, sc in 4 sc; turn – 15 sc.

BACK
: Work even across 15 sc until back measures 5" from back neck edge or until back measures same as front to "shoulders". Fasten off.

SLEEVES
: With right side facing, attach yarn at side in the first row end of the neck division; ch 1, work 12 sc evenly across the same row end and the next 15 rows; turn – 12 sc. Work even in sc for 1 1/2". Fasten off. Repeat on opposite side over same row ends for second sleeve.

ADD TEAM NUMBER
: With right facing and CC, work chain stitch number(s) following appropriate chart onto front of jersey with embroidery chain stitch or using crochet hook (hold hook above fabric and yarn below fabric).

FINISHING
: Sew side and sleeve seams. Tack the sleeve to the side seam as shown.
Lower Edging: With right side facing, attach MC or CC at a side seam; ch 3, dc evenly around; join with a sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Neck Edging: With right side facing, attach MC or CC at back neck; ch 1, sc evenly around neck opening; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

close-up of Crochet Team Jersey Bottle Cozy

 
     
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