If you want a water bottle holder that actually holds up, here is the short version
This crochet water bottle holder is worked in the round from a small base circle, using two strands of cotton yarn held together for extra body, with a texture stitch repeat running through the sides. It fits an 8.5 inch circumference bottle, and you decide how long to make the strap. Grab a hook and a couple skeins of cotton, and let’s get into it.
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I made this one because I was tired of digging my water bottle out of my bag every single time, or worse, just carrying it in my hand. This holder solves that. Slip your bottle in, sling it over your shoulder or your wrist, and go.
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What is the best yarn for a crochet water bottle holder?
Cotton yarn, every time. Think about what this item actually does. It goes outside with you, gets handled constantly, and needs a wash now and then. Cotton holds up to all of that in a way other fibers just don’t. I’d recommend cotton yarn for this one.
If you like working with cotton, you might also enjoy my Linen Square Washcloth, same yarn family, completely different project.
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What You’ll Need
Difficulty: Easy
Materials: Drops Loves You 8, 100% cotton yarn, 50gr, 85m / 93 yards, 2 skeins, color #06 Blue (held double strand)
Subs: Dishie from KnitPicks
Hook: US Size J (6mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge: Not relevant
Sizes: 8.5 inch circumference
Stitch Key:
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- St = Stitch
- DC = Double Crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Bldc = Back loop only Double Crochet (insert hook in back loop, yo and finish a double crochet st)
Sandra’s tip: Holding two strands together can bunch up if you’re not paying attention to tension. Let both strands lie flat and even in your hand before each stitch, especially through the increase rounds, or the base circle will sit uneven.
Some notes before we start the crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern
- The pattern is worked in rounds
- The pattern is worked using two strands of yarn for more sturdiness.
- This pattern is worked in one piece
- Ch2 at the beginning of the round does count as 1st stitch
- Ch3 at the beginning of the round does count as 1st stitch
- Ch1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used one color
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
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If you want the water bottle holder in a bag style instead, my Square Granny Beach Bag Pattern uses a similar cotton hold and might be worth a look.
Now to the instructions!
When crocheting a water bottle holder you start at the bottom, working in the round by increasing stitches, and then continue with the body without increasing.
Before finishing and cutting off your yarn we will work the straps.
The Body
Chain 4 and Sl st to form a circle
Round 1: into the circle: Ch2, Hdc 7, Sl st in to the top of Ch2 (8)
Round 2: INC Ch2, Hdc in 1st st from hook, Hdc2 in next st, Hdc2 in next and around to end of the round, Sl st to 1st Ch of Ch2 (16)
Next is Round 3: INC Ch2, Hdc2 in next st, Hdc1 in next st, Hdc2 in next, alternate around to the end of the round, finishing with Hdc2 in last st, Sl st to 1st Ch of Ch2 (24)
Round 4: Ch1, Bldc in 1st st from hook, Bldc in next and around to the end of round, Sl st to 1st st.
The Primrose stitch ( watch the video tutorial )
Round 5: Ch1, Sc1+ch2+Sc1 in 1st st from hook, skip 2 st, *[(Sc1+Ch2+Sc1) in next st, skip 2 st]*, repeat fron *to* to end or round, Slst to 1st st.
Round 6: Sl St to Ch2 space, Ch3 in Ch2 space, Dc2 in same Ch2 space (cluster of 3 Dc’s), Dc3 in next Ch2 space, Dc3 in next Ch2 space , continue around, finish in last Ch2 space, Sl st to 1st Ch of Ch3
Round 7-12: Repeat rounds 5+6
Round 13+14: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next and around to the end, Sl st to 1st Sc (do not cut yarn)
The Straps
Ch 80 or more as long as you wish the strap to be, Slst to the opposite side, Sl st to next st, Sl st to next, and around to secure the straps.
Finishing
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
You can add beads to the straps.
You can make them longer
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Can I make this bigger for a larger water bottle? Yes. Add stitches in multiples of the repeat during Round 3, and work a couple extra repeat rounds before starting the straps.
Do I need to use two strands of yarn? The double strand is what gives it enough structure to hold a full bottle without stretching out. A single strand with a sturdier cotton can work, but test a swatch first.
How long should I make the straps? That’s up to you. Longer for crossbody, shorter if you want it closer to hand. Chain 80 is a solid starting point to measure against yourself before committing to length.
Can I use a different stitch instead of the Primrose stitch? You can, but the two row repeat is what gives this holder its texture and its resistance to stretching, so a plain single crochet body will feel noticeably stiffer.
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