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