Wow, it's been longer than I thought since I updated.  I've been working on Jo Ann's water bottle cozies.  Here's what I've got, so far.

That's five down, five more to go.  Actually, six to go, because I think I'm going to give the pink ribbon one to Jo Ann, and then she wants ten to give as gifts.  She'd love the ribbon one, though, I believe.

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I've also started working on a knitted hat for my cousin for Christmas.  I'll try to get a pic of my progress, so far.  If it turns out nicely, I'll write up and post the pattern.  'Tis of my own design, so we'll see how it works out.  :o)

Jo Ann's Bottle Cozy

A member of my family recently asked me if I could make some water bottle cozies for her.  I decided to try a few different styles, and this is the one that worked best.

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• Small amount WW yarn (I used Red Heart Soft)
•  Size H crochet hook
•  Stitch Marker
•  Large-eye yarn needle

(Edited for corrections)
I've discovered that if you use a thinner WW yarn, such as Caron Simply Soft, you'll need to make a minor adjustment, or your cozy will wind up too small.  Just add a stitch in the beginning.

(Adjustments for thinner yarn marked with *)
Make a 'Magic Circle'  and work 6 SC.  *7SC  (Round 1)

Round 2:  Work 2 SC in each SC around.  (12 stitches)  (*14 stitches)

Round 3:  (SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch) around.  (18 stitches)  (*21 stitches)

Round 4:  (SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC) around.  (24 stitches)  (*28 stitches)

Round 5:  Chain 2.  1 HDC in each stitch around, back loop only.  Join w/ sl st to top of Ch 2.

Round 6 - 22 (or however long you want it):  Ch 2.  1 HDC in each stitch around.  Join w/ sl st to top of Ch 2.

Finishing:  Pull yarn end through last loop, and pull tight.  With yarn needle, weave in loose ends.  Done!

I hope y'all enjoy making these as much as I do.  Peace!  :o)