Free crochet pattern: water bottle holder
Wow, it’s been a minute hasn’t it? I’ve not released a free pattern in a long while, so this one is way overdue. I’m having one of those weeks where all the inspiration is hitting me at once. It must be something to do with these long summer days - the sunshine giving me all that extra energy.
This project was inspired simultaneously by a stitch pattern I found on Pinterest, as well as some gorgeous yarn that I have had waiting in my stash for years. Both calling out to me to be made into something pretty and practical. Thus this water-bottle carrier was brought into existence.
It’s a very quick project, using simple stitches; so it could easily be worked up in one evening; ready for your day-trip or picnic the next day. The perfect summer accessory.
You will need:
1 ball of Three Bears Yarn Affection Aran in ‘Ginger’ (or any alternative)
4.5mm crochet hook
Stitch markers (optional)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Pattern notes:
Written in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in the round, first crocheting a circular base, then working the lace pattern upwards to form the sides. It is then finished with a simple strap which is continued in rows and attached to the other side of the work.
The base is worked in a spiral, amigurumi style. You may wish to use stitch markers to keep track of your rows.
All chains at the start of rows/rounds count as a stitch unless otherwise stated.
When working chain stitches, skip the equivalent number of stitches from the row below.
It measures approximately 9cm x 20cm
Abbreviations:
Ch - chain
St - stitch
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Rep - repeat
Sl st - slip stitch
Pattern:
Start with a magic circle.
Rnd 1: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 6 sc, join to the first sc to form a circle.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: * 5sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: * 6sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around (48 sc).
Reference picture of the stitch pattern found via Pinterest. The stitch pattern below is a modified version of this.
Rnd 9: sl st, 7 ch (first 3 ch count as a dc), * 3 dc, 4 ch, 1 dc, 4 ch; rep from * 2 times, 3 dc, 4 ch, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning third ch.
Rnd 10: 3 ch, dc, * 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 11: 3 ch, dc, * 9 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 9 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 12: 3 ch, dc, * 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 13: 6 ch, 3 dc, * 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 4 ch, join to the top of the beginning third ch.
Rnd 14: 6 sl st, 3 ch, dc, * 9 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 9 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 15: 3 ch, dc, * 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 16: 7 ch (first 3 ch count as a dc), * 3 dc, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch; rep from * 2 times, 3 dc, 4 ch, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning third ch.
Rnd 17: 6 sl st, 3 ch, dc, * 9 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 9 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 18: sl st, 3 ch, dc, * 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 3 dc; rep from * 2 times, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, dc, join.
Rnd 19: 1 ch (does not count as a stitch), sc in same st and in each st across, join.
Row 20: sl st, 3 ch, turn, 2 dc.
Row 21 - 73: 3 ch, turn, 2 dc.
Row 74: join the strap to the opposite side of the work with 3 sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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I hope you enjoy this pattern for the summer months and beyond! Don’t forget to tag me in any project photos you share on social media - it’s my favourite thing to see my patterns out in the world. My Instagram and Pinterest are linked at the top and bottom of my website, so please do connect with me there :)