Bishi

Bishi is a simple seamless knitted water bottle carrier that is perfectly practical for everyone! Knit in the round from the bottom up, there are two options for finishing the handles; either garter stitch strap or a stocking stitch strap which can be tied and easily shortened or lengthened to suit.

The mesh lace is super-dooper stretchy and will fit everything from a boutique beer to a nice chunky water bottle! A great stashbuster or gift knit. The whole project can be knit in a couple of hours and requires less than a ball of yarn.

Construction:

Bishi begins in the middle of the base with a circular cast-on. After increasing to work the base, the body of the bottle holder is knit in round using a simple mesh pattern. Two options for straps are provided, with both finished off by simply tying them together.

Sizing:

One size fits most.

The strap’s length can easily be adjusted, depending on your taste and the recipient.

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Techniques used:

Knit and purl 

Increasing and decreasing 

Working in the round 

Emily Ocker’s cast-on 

I-cord (optional) 

Grafting (optional)

Yarn Requirements:

* Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton (100% cotton; 120yd 110m/70g) - 1 ball.

* OR 10ply/worsted weight cotton of 70 to 80 yards/65 to 75 metres approximately.

The striped version has been knit with Anchor Style Magicline.