Crochet Bottle Holder With Handle Strap
Crochet bottle holders with handle straps are not only functional but also incredibly stylish accessories to carry your drink on-the-go. The intricate designs and vibrant colors add a touch of charm to your daily routine. The soft yarn material provides a comfortable grip, making it convenient to carry your favorite water bottle or thermos wherever you go. These handmade creations are not just a practical accessory; they also showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of the artisan behind them. So why settle for a regular bottle holder when you can add a personalized touch to your hydration essentials with a crochet bottle holder with a handle strap? It's a fun and trendy way to stay hydrated while standing out from the crowd!
Materials
2.5 mm crochet hook
Multiple yarn colors (light, dark, white, green as preferred)
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle for finishing
Base of the Sleeve
Start with a magic ring
Round 1: Make 16 double crochet (DC) stitches, substitute first DC with 3 chain stitches
Place stitch marker in the 3rd chain stitch
Join round with a slip stitch into the marked stitch
Round 2: Crochet 2 DC in each stitch from Round 1 (total 32 stitches)
Start with 3 chain stitches to substitute the first DC
Join with a slip stitch
Round 3: Increase every other stitch (1 DC, 2 DC pattern), resulting in 48 stitches
Join with a slip stitch
Base diameter after Round 3 should be approximately 6.5 cm
Base Section (Cup Bottom)
Work 4 rounds of single crochet (SC) in spiral rounds without slip stitches or chaining at the start
Round 1: Use back loop only (BLO) for all 48 SC stitches, start on marked stitch
Join last stitch to marked stitch using BLO
Rounds 2-4: Work SC through both loops, 1 SC in each stitch
At end of Round 4, join round with slip stitch
Decorative Flower Section
Color changes every round following flower petal pattern
Round 1 (Light Color):
Switch to lighter yarn after base join
1 SC in same stitch as slip stitch
Skip 3 stitches, 7 DC in next stitch (fan shape)
Skip 3 stitches, 1 SC in next stitch
Repeat pattern around
Change to dark yarn halfway through last DC of last fan
Slip stitch to first SC
For Round 2 (Dark Color):
Make triangle on top of SC from previous round (1 DC, 1 chain, 1 DC), first DC replaced by 3 chains
Make 2 chains
Make 1 SC in center stitch of fan (4th DC)
Make 2 chains
Repeat pattern around
End with 2 chains and slip stitch to marked stitch while changing to light color yarn
Round 3 (Light Color):
Slip stitch into middle of triangle space
Crochet first half of fan: 4 DC (first replaced by 3 chains) inside triangle
SC in center single crochet from Round 2
Crochet 7 DC in next triangle space
Repeat pattern around
Switch to dark yarn halfway through last 3 DC of final fan
SC in stitch marker position
Round 4 (Dark Color):
1 SC
2 chains
Crochet triangle (1 DC, 1 chain, 1 DC) on SC from previous round
2 chains
1 SC in middle of petal
2 chains
Repeat pattern around
End round with 1 chain, switch to white yarn for second chain
For Round 5 (White Color):
1 SC in first stitch
7 DC in center of triangle
Repeat (1 SC, 7 DC) pattern around
Switch to dark yarn halfway through last DC of final fan
Slip stitch into first stitch
Round 6 (Dark Color):
Make triangle on SC (3 chains for first DC, 1 chain, 1 DC)
2 chains
1 SC
2 chains
Repeat around
End with hook in stitch marker position and switch to light yarn
Round 7 (Light Color):
Slip stitch into center of triangle
Crochet half petal (4 DC, first replaced by 3 chains)
Continue fan pattern on triangles and SC stitches
Repeat rounds 1 to 4 flower pattern to create eight flower motifs
Rim of the Cup
After last flower round with green yarn, make 2 chains
Insert hook into 3rd chain space, 1 SC
1 SC in middle of triangle
1 SC in next DC
2 SC in next 2-chain space
1 SC in next SC
2 SC in next chain space
For triangle: 1 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in center gap, 1 SC in DC stitch
Repeat pattern around: (1 SC in each matching DC, 1 SC between stitches, 1 SC in DC, 2 SC in chain space, 1 SC in SC, 2 SC in chain space)
Continue 2-3 rounds of SC
Handle Strap
Work back and forth in SC
Insert hook in first stitch, 1 SC, place stitch marker
Crochet 4 more SC (total 5 stitches)
Chain 1, turn, crochet 5 SC
Repeat (chain 1, turn, 5 SC) until desired length
Attaching the Handle
Sew handle on opposite side of cup sleeve with SC
Sleeve has 48 stitches; handle uses 5 stitches per side; 19 stitches remain per side
Count 19 stitches from current position, place stitch marker
Start at 20th stitch
Insert hook through edge of base and first handle stitch, 1 SC pulling through both layers
Make 4 more SC attaching handle
Chain 1 to secure, pull yarn out, cut yarn
Hide yarn tail inside sleeve using crochet hook or tapestry needle