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. I make these constantly as quick gifts, since the whole project uses under two hours of yarn and hook time. 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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