Two-Tone Buttoned Wine Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This two-tone buttoned wine cozy is the perfect quick project for anyone who wants a handmade gift that looks far more complicated than it is. Worked as a simple flat rectangle in smooth cobalt half-double crochet and finished with a bright orange edging, it comes together in an evening or two. The buttoned side opening makes it adjustable, so it hugs a standard wine bottle snugly while still slipping on and off easily. The result is a modern, slightly ridged cozy that feels soft and sturdy in the hand and turns any bottle into a thoughtful present.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) acrylic yarn — approximately 80 yards cobalt and 20 yards orange.
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, three orange buttons (about ¾ inch / 2 cm), and a sewing needle and thread for attaching buttons.
• Finished size: Approximately 4 inches wide x 9 inches tall (10 cm x 23 cm), fitting a standard 750 ml wine bottle.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
• hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• st(s) — stitch(es).

Gauge

14 hdc x 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Crochet a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section; if your stitches are larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up a hook size.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your turning chains loose but consistent — a tight ch 1 at the start of each row can make the edges pull in.
• Work the sc edging evenly, spacing stitches so the border lies flat rather than ruffling or cupping.
• Try the rectangle around your bottle before sewing the bottom closed so you can adjust the overlap for a snug fit.
• Use a contrasting orange yarn for the bottom seam so it reads as an intentional design detail.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rectangle (Cobalt)

Row 1: Ch 16, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 hdc).

Rows 2-27: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across (15 hdc).

Fasten off.

Edging (Orange)

Rnd 1: Join orange to any corner of the rectangle, sc evenly around the entire rectangle, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.

Button Loops (Orange)

Loop 1: Join orange at one corner of one short edge, ch 6, sl st in the next st.

Loops 2-3: Ch 6, sl st in the next st spaced about 1 inch apart, repeat once more for 3 loops total. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Fold the rectangle in half widthwise to form a tube, with the short edges overlapping by about 1 inch. Using orange yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the bottom edge closed. Sew the three orange buttons onto the opposite short edge, aligning them with the button loops. Weave in all ends securely. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping flat, then let dry completely before using.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the cobalt and orange for any two-color pairing to match a recipient's favorite palette.
• Add a fourth button loop for extra adjustability on wider bottles.
• Work the rectangle in a textured stitch such as lemon peel or moss stitch for a different look while keeping the same dimensions.