Crochet Bottle Carrier Pattern Using Cotton Yarn | The Tulip Water Bottle Carrier

The Tulip water bottle carrier mimics the granny square look with the use of the cluster stitch pattern. The design makes it airy and light, perfect for stretching to fit many bottle types.

The color block design creates visual interest and a modern feel. Matching a variegated color yarn with a solid neutral is very eye catching.

Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Secret Yarn

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This particular crochet bottle carrier pattern using cotton yarn sample uses Hobby Lobby’s “Crafter’s Secret” yarn in the colors Weathered Clay and Ivory. The Weathered Clay color way has a tonal quality that really accentuates the beautiful texture of the stitches.

Crafter’s Secret is a 100% cotton yarn that is low-cost and durable. It is comparable to Lily Sugar ‘n Cream or Peaches ‘n Creme. You can read more about the comparable types of cotton yarn here.

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Water bottle carriers are extremely practical. Having your hands free when running errands, hiking or chasing after kids is fantastic! A bottle carrier is a great item for moms, outdoors enthusiasts and teachers! Make one for yourself, as a gift for someone special, or whip up a bunch to sell at a craft fair!

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The Pattern

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Materials:

• 120 Yards Size 4/ Medium Weight 100% Cotton Yarn, in 2 colors (60 yards each)(I used Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Secret in Weathered Clay and Ivory)
• US I/9 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

After round 6 of the pattern, the base should be 3 3/8” across.

When completed at this gauge, the bottle carrier should fit a typical 16.9 fl oz. water bottle loosely and a slightly larger bottle with a snug fit.

Stitches:

(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(hdc) half double crochet
(dc2tog) double crochet 2 together
(dc3tog) double crochet 3 together
(CL) cluster stitch
Crocheting in the back loop only

How to Crochet the Cluster Stitch (CL):

In the same stitch, complete the following: Yo and insert hook. Yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through 2 loops. You should have 2 loops on your hook. Yo and insert hook in the same stitch. Yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through 2 loops. You should have 3 loops on your hook. Yo and insert hook in the same stitch again. Yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through two loops. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops.

Pattern Notes:

I tend to crochet tightly. So be sure to check your gauge and if you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

In rounds 1-7 and 17+, the chain 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.

You can choose to use two colors to create a color block design, as instructed in the pattern, or you can use one color for the entire project.

Pattern:

Beginning with your main color:

Round 1: Ch 2. 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first sc in the round. (6)

Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in the same stitch and each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (12)

Round 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in the same stitch. 2 sc in the next stitch. *1 sc in the next stitch. 2 sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round and join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (18)

Round 4: Ch 1. 1 sc in the same stitch. 1 Sc in the next stitch. 2 sc in the next stitch. *Place 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches. 2 sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round and join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (24)

Round 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in the same stitch. 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches. 2 sc in the next stitch. *1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches. 2 sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round and join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (30)

Round 6: Ch 1. 1 sc in the same stitch. 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches. 2 sc in the next stitch. *1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches. 2 sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round and join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (36)

A note on gauge at this point: Round 6 will complete the base of the carrier and as you move on to Round 7, you will begin to work up the sides. With the gauge of this pattern the base after Round 6 should be about 3 3/8” in diameter. If your base is much larger or smaller, you may want to consider starting over with a smaller or larger hook.

Round 7: Ch 1. Hdc in back loop only of the same stitch and each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. (36)

Round 8: Ch 2 (counts as part of the first cluster of the round). Skip the stitch you just chained out of. In the next 2 stitches, complete a dc2tog. Chain 2. *In the next 3 stitches, complete a dc3tog. Chain 2. Repeat from * to * around. After the final chain 2, skip the dc2tog at the start of the round and join with a sl st into the first chain 2 space of the round (after the dc2tog). (36 stitches, or 12 stitch clusters)

Round 9: Ch 2 (counts as part of the first cluster of the round). In the same chain 2 space that you chained out of, place a dc2tog. Chain 2. *In the next chain 2 space (between cluster stitches), place a CL. Chain 2.* Repeat from * to * around. After the final chain 2, skip the dc2tog at the start of the round and join with a sl st into the first chain 2 space of the round (after the dc2tog). (36 stitches, or 12 stitch clusters)

Rounds 10 – 16: Repeat Round 9.

Round 17: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch, here or in the following rounds). Place 3 sc in the same chain 2 space you just chained out of. Place 3 sc in each chain space around. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. As you join, switch to color 2. (36)

Round 18: (now using color 2) Ch 1. Sc in the same stitch and in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. (36)

Rounds 19 – 21: Repeat Round 18.

Do not finish off, but continue on to the strap.

Construct the Strap:

Row 1: Ch 1. Sc in the same stitch and the next 5 stitches. (6)

Rows 2+: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in the same stitch and the next 5 stitches. (6)

Repeat row 2 until your strap is the length that you desire. I made mine 122 rows for a total strap length of 26 ¾”. Keep in mind that the strap will stretch a little bit with use.

Finish off and leave a long tail to sew the loose end of the strap to the other side of the holder. Lay the bottle holder on a flat surface with the strap in the center so that you can locate the correct placement for the other end of the strap, Place the loose end of the strap on the inside, opposite side of the bottle holder.

I lined up the bottom of the strap at round 19, so that it is only behind where the color changes on the last few rounds. Use a yarn needle and your long tail to sew the end of the strap onto the inside edge of the bottle holder. Once it is secured, finish off and weave in the ends.

I hope you enjoyed this bottle carrier pattern using cotton yarn!