A crochet water bottle carrier is a fitted mesh or solid sleeve with an attached strap, sized to hold a standard bottle hands-free while walking or hiking. These make great quick gifts, since the whole project takes under two hours. This guide covers materials, the body pattern, and the strap.
Materials Needed
- About 120 yards of worsted weight yarn
- A 5.0mm hook
- A yarn needle for finishing
Pattern Instructions
- Chain 2, work 6 single crochet into the second chain from the hook, closing the ring.
- Increase each round following a standard circle count: 12, then 18, then 24 stitches, to form the base.
- Work straight rounds of single crochet with no further increases for about 14 rounds to form the body.
- Switch to a mesh stitch, alternating double crochet and chain-1 spaces, for the final 2 rounds to let excess water drain and reduce weight.
- Chain 40 to 50 for the strap, attaching each end securely to opposite sides of the carrier body.
Frequently asked questions
What size yarn and hook work best for a bottle carrier?
Worsted weight yarn with a 5.0mm hook gives a fabric sturdy enough to support a full bottle without stretching out of shape over time.
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