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.