i use the majic loop method to make these. you could use double pointed needles or straight needles (i have not tryed it with straight needles) if using straight needles you will need to sew up the side seam. this is from the 365 calander august 11th
what you will need
100% cotton yarn
size 6us needles
stitch marker (if using majic loop or double pointed needles)
row counter
darning needle
cast on 41 stitches
row 1 - k3, p5, *k5, p5, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3
row 2 - p3, k5, *p5, k5, repeat from *to last 3 stitches, p3
row 3 - repeat row 2
row 4 - repeat row 1
repeat these 4 rows until you have 31 rows
row 32 - *k1, k2 tog, repeat from * around to last 2 stitches k 2
rows 33, 35 & 37 - k
rows 34 & 36 (after row 36 you should have 13 stitches left) *k1, k2tog repeat from *around
cut a tail and run the tail through the 13 stitchs pull tight and weave it away.
this fits a can and a 20 oz bottle