Beer Cozy

Since Football season is getting ready to start I figured this would be a fun project to make. The Beer Cozy has a level 3 difficulty (according to Knit Knack By Kris Percival)

You will need:

• 1 ball (100 grams) acrylic worsted weight yarn OR 2 balls scrap yarn (1 ounce each) for a striped cozy.
• 4 size 6 double point kneedles
• Scissors <-- duh!
• yarn kneedle
• row counter is optional

Directions

1. Cast on 32 stitches onto one kneedle. Divide the stitches among 3 of the needles, with 12,12, and 8.
   
2. Join the stitches in a circle and work 5 rounds in knit 2 , perl 2 ribbing.
3. Work the next 14 rows in stockinette stitches (knit only since you are working in the round). If you want to make a stripe around the cozy, attach the second color beginning at row 9 and return to the first color at the begining of row 17.
4. work 5 rows in knit 2, purl 2 ribbing.
5. Bind off, and weave in loose ends with the yarn needle.

*Inprovisation Ideas: Knit the cozy on your favorite team's colors. You can also personalize it by cross-stitching an initial on the front.