U.S. Abbreviations

ch=chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet trc = treble crochet rep = repeat beg = beginning rem=remaining tog=together U sp=space lp st = loop st blo=back loop only dec = decrease inc = increase yo=yarn over

Materials Needed

Fits standard wine bottle * Sizes H and 4 crochet hooks * 4 ounces green yarn * 1 ounce of red yarn * 1 ounce of white yarn * ½ yard white ¼” inch ribbon * Few yards of number 5 cotton crochet thread (yellow, brown and red.) * Note: Embroidery thread or craft thread may be substituted for cotton crochet #5 thread.

Round 1

With green, make a magic circle or chain 4 and join to first chain with slip stitch. Chain 1, make 8 single crochet in circle. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 1 and make 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (16 single crochets made.)

Round 3

Chain 1, (single crochet in first stitch, make 2 single crochet in next stitch) repeat around. (24 single crochetsmade.)

Round 4

Chain 1, (single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 single crochet in next stitch) repeat around. (32 single crochets made.)

Round 5

Chain 1, (single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, make 2 single crochet in next stitch) repeat around. (40 single crochets made.)

Turning Round 6

Chain 1, single crochet in back loop of each stitch around. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch. (40 single crochet made.)

Round 7

Chain 1, single crochet through both loops in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch. Repeat Row 7 until piece is 7” long. End off and weave in end.

Round 1

Attach white yarn in any stitch. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 3

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 4

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch. End off white and weave in the end.

Red Round 1

Attach red yarn in any stitch. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 3

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 4

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 5

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 6

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 7

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 8

Chain 4, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next stitch. ** Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next stitch.* Repeat from ** to * around. Join to 3rd chain of beginning chain-4

Round 9

Chain 1, single crochet in first stitch, ** Single crochet in next chain-1 space, single crochet in next stitch* repeat from ** to * around. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch.

Round 10

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch.

Round 11

Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join to first stitch with slip stitch. End off and weave in the end.

Eyes - Make 2

Round 1

With size 4 steel crochet hook and yellow cotton crochet thread, chain 2, make 4 single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Chain 1, turn.

Round 2

Make 2 single crochet in each single crochet across. (8 single crochet made.) Chain 1 turn.

Round 3

Single crochet in each of the next 3 single crochet. (Make 2 half double crochet in next stitch, half double crochet in next stitch) twice. Half double crochet in last stitch. (10 stitches made.) Chain 3, turn.

Round 4

Mark first stitch as inside of eye. Double crochet in same stitch as chain-3 turning chain. (Make 2 double crochet in next stitch) 4 times. Half double crochet in next stitch. Make 2 half double crochet in next stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Make 2 single crochet in last stitch. (17 stitches made.)

Round 5

Join brown thread in marked stitch at inside of eye. Single crochet around entire eye making increases as needed to keep work flat. Join to first single crochet with a slip stitch. End off leaving a 12” tail. Set aside.

Pupils - Make 2

Round 1. With red thread and size 4 hook, chain 2. Make 6 single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 1, make 2 single crochet in each single crochet around. (12 single crochet made.) Join to first single crochet with slip stitch. End off leaving a 12” tail. Use tail to sew to inside of eye as shown below.

Finishing Step 1

Pin and sew eyes to holder as shown below. This is also a good time to draw the mouth and nose.

Step 2.

Following the lines you created above, embroider the mouth and nose with brown thread.

Step 3

Weave ribbon through top of holder on double crochet row. Add a wine bottle and tie the ribbon.

Done!!!