Sock Monkey bottle holder

My first attempt at making this. It definitely needs improvement. But that is ok. My cousin has made me a couple of sock monkeys and I thought this would be cute to make for her. I'll probably make a couple more before I get it right and will send her the BEST one of them all. I don't like the bottle showing through. I might use a half double crochet and see how that works out. Here is where I got the pattern.
Have a nice day until next time......