How to Make A Knitted Ombre Wine Bottle Sweater

Last Updated on March 21, 2022 by lydiaf1963

Inspired by Pinterest

An ombre wine bottle sweater is a great way to use up those small bits of yarn leftover from larger projects.

I was inspired by the color pattern used to make ombre beanies found in this pin. It took some experimentation, but I came up with my own ombre pattern. The construction builds upon the basic pattern used to make bottle sweaters I’ve blogged about previously.

Materials List

• 2 colors of yarn (worsted weight works best)
  • I used Lion Brand Heartland Acrylic in Cuyahoga Valley and
  • Loops and Threads Impeccable in Pale Gray
• knitting needles in the appropriate size
  • I used 5mm/US Size 8 double pointed needles
  • If you prefer Magic Loop or 2 Circulars for knitting in the round, go for it.
• stitch markers
• scissors
• measuring tape or ruler
• Optional: ribbon and tag to secure the top

Skills You’ll Need to Know

• how to read a color chart
• knit
• purl
• cast on and knit in the round
  • I used Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On It requires a crochet hook to form the cast on stitches. I’ll admit, this cast on is a bit fiddly, but I find it less frustrating than juggling DPNs until the piece is large enough to stablize.
• switching yarn colors
• stranded knitting
  • A small project like this is perfect to practice holding yarn in your non-dominant hand.
• knit front and back increase (kfb)
• knit two together decrease (k2tog)

Instructions to Make an Ombre Wine Bottle Sweater

You should have 4 needles with 12 stitches on each and a stitch marker dividing each section of 6 stitches.

Work the Body

Now begin a section of stockinette stitch (knit every stitch) in the main color by knitting 8 rounds of the main color. Next, join the contrasting yarn and work the chart, starting at the bottom and working from right to left.

You’ll repeat the pattern 8 times every round.

Note the chart begins at Round 9, but if you want to make a larger block of the main color, feel free. You’ll still follow the chart in order.

Creating the “Turtle Neck”

Knit a round of the contrasting color, then cut the main color. Leave a tail long enough to weave in later.

Knit another round in this manner: *Knit 2 Together, Knit 4* repeat around

You should have 40 stitches left.

Begin a series of Knit 4/Purl 4 Rib. Continue until the ribbing is as tall as you need it to be. (I try my bottle sweaters on the intended bottle to check.)

Use a stretchy cast off like this one to bind off.

Finish by weaving in the ends.

Notes and Summary

If you prefer, skip the decrease round and just do a series of K3/P3 rib for the turtleneck collar. (I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner, d’oh!)

The pattern was made for a 750ml bottle of wine, which come in various shapes. The stretchy cast off opens pretty wide so most bottles will fit.

The ombre wine bottle sweater is a little short for a 1.5l bottle, but the difference in height can be adjusted by adding a larger block of the main color at the bottom and increasing the length of the neck at the top.

It helps to have the bottle nearby for “test fittings” as you go.

Rick and I raise a glass to you and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

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It’s time for the December Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month’s challenge is New Year’s or Winter. A wine bottle sweater wrapped around a bottle of an adult beverage would make a welcome host gift.

For more Pinterest inspired projects from this month’s Pinterest Challenge hosts, check out the links below ↓

My Pinterventures ~ Mom Home Guide ~ Our Good Life ~ Farm Girl Reformed ~ Slices of Life ~ Stone Cottage Adventures ~ Sew Crafty Crochet ~ Purple Hues and Me ~ Love My Little Cottage ~ Little Vintage Cottage ~ Life Beyond the Kitchen

Now, let’s see what the other hosts have created ⇓⇓