Make your own crochet water bottle holder is a fun and practical project. With just some yarn and a crochet hook, you can make a stylish and useful holder for your water bottle. This crochet accessory ensures your hydration is always within reach, whether you're out for a walk, enjoying a picnic, or just need an easy way to carry your drink.
Crochet Water Bottle Holder
Materials Needed:
- Craft Smart (Number 4 Medium Weight Yarn) - Acrylic (110 yards approx.)
- 4mm Crochet Hook
Pattern Steps:
Base:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- Wrap yarn around fingers, insert hook to pull a loop.
- Chain 1 to secure the magic ring. (Alternatively, create a slip knot, chain 4, and slip stitch into the first chain for a simpler start.)
After Round 1:
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Make 11 double crochets into the ring.
- Pull yarn tail to close the ring.
- Slip stitch on top of the third chain. (Total 12 double crochets including the chain 3.)
Round 2:
- Chain 3 (first double crochet).
- Make 1 more double crochet in the same stitch.
- Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around.
- Slip stitch on top of the third chain. (24 double crochets total.)
Round 3:
- Chain 3 (first double crochet).
- 2 double crochets in the next stitch.
- 1 double crochet in the next, 2 double crochets in the following.
- Repeat this pattern around and slip stitch using back loop only. (36 double crochets total.)
Adjusting Size:
- If a larger base is needed, increase by adding one double crochet between increases each round.
Height:
Round 4 (Creating Space for Water Bottle):
- Work in back loops only, chain 4 (counts as first double crochet and chain 1).
- Skip one stitch, double crochet in the next using the back loop, chain 1.
- Repeat around and slip stitch into the third chain. (18 chain-1 spaces total.)
Round 5:
- Chain 4, double crochet on top of the double crochet from the previous round, chain 1.
- Repeat this pattern around, slip stitch into the third chain.
Repeat Round 5 for Rounds 6 to 17:
- Consider marking rounds with a stitch marker.
Round 18 (Top Edge):
- Single crochet all around: 36 single crochets total.
- Slip stitch to close.
Strap:
Building the Strap:
- Chain 1, make 3 single crochets.
- Turn work, do not chain, single crochet back across the 3 single crochets.
- Continue the pattern for 37 inches or desired length (162 rows approx.).
Attaching the Strap:
- Count 15 single crochets from where strap starts, place marker on the 16th.
- Join strap end to this point ensuring it is not twisted.
- Single crochet across both pieces to attach strap.
Finishing Touches:
Weave in Ends:
- Secure and cut yarn tails.
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