Sweet Stripes Water Bottle Holders
New FREE Crochet Pattern!
Hey Y’all! The Sweet Stripes Free Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern is here, and it’s a must-make for spring and summer! With two bottle sizes (16.9 oz & 20-24 oz) and three handle lengths—this quick and easy pattern is ready for on-the-go hydration! Perfect for market days, sports practice, hiking, or just keeping your water close, it’s lightweight, practical, and works up fast. Oh, and did I mention? It’s free on the blog! Plus, it’s part of the Spring into Sales Blog Hop hosted by Pam from Made with a Twist!
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Make a Water Bottle Cozy for a Quick Gift Idea
Short on time but still want to give something handmade? The Sweet Stripes Water Bottle Holder is a fast and easy crochet project that makes the perfect gift. With multiple handle options and a snug fit for common bottle sizes, it’s great for busy friends, outdoor lovers, and anyone who needs their drink close by. Just add a re-usable water bottle, and you’ve got a sustainable gift they’ll actually use!
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Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern
Tired of juggling your water bottle while you’re out and about? This quick and easy crochet pattern is the perfect solution!
- Hands-free hydration with three strap options: hand-held, shoulder, or crossbody
- Fits two common bottle sizes (16-20 oz & 20-24 oz) for everyday convenience
- Great back-to-school gift for kids who need a bottle on hand all day
- Works up quickly, making it ideal for markets or thoughtful handmade gifts
- Perfect for anyone—kids, athletes, busy parents, and outdoor lovers
- Great stash-busting project that uses up leftover yarn
- Free on the blog, so you can start stitching right away!
- Process photos are included to help guide you, easy-to-follow and step-by-step!
How Long is the Strap on the Sweet Stripes Water Bottle Holder?
This free Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern includes three customizable strap options: hand-held, shoulder, and crossbody.
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The forearm/handheld strap measures 12”, and 14” stretched.
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The shoulder strap measures 28”, and 30” stretched.
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The crossbody strap includes small, medium, and large lengths to fit most bodies!
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The small crossbody measures 42”, and 44” stretched.
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The medium crossbody measures 48”, and 50” stretched.
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The large crossbody measures 54”, and 56” stretched.
Need a custom fit? Detailed instructions are included below to help you easily adjust the length of the strap to your preference.
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My Fab Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern Testers!
Y’all, I have to say I think I have the BEST pattern testers!! They created some seriously stunning Sweet Stripes Bottle Holder projects to test the two sizes of crochet holder patterns, and offered their invaluable feedback about the pattern on top of it!
I can’t get enough of the amazing projects y’all make using my pattern designs! I truly appreciate my testers’ feedback and social sharing, which helps me create the highest quality pattern and spread the word too! Thank y’all so much for sharing your crochet water bottle holders!! You can see their beautiful versions below!
Thank you so much for testing the Sweet Stripes Water Bottle Holder Crochet Patterns: Linda Woodthorpe, Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Joann Fleming, Heather Veres, Catherine McClarey, and Natasha Dobbs-St-Denis.
Make your Crochet Water Bottle Holder!
This crochet pattern is written in US terms
Materials:
- YARN: Red Heart Super Saver Ombres Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% Acrylic, 10 oz/283 g, 482 yds/440 m)
- Sample Colors: Violet, Sweet Treat, Scuba
- Yardage: 75 – 150 yards
- HOOK Size:
- Bottle Holder: US H/8 5.0 mm
- Handle: US G/6 4.0/4.25 mm ← I highly recommend these gorgeous beauties! My 100% go to hooks are Furls Streamline Metal Hooks, I loved using mine to create this water bottle bag Pattern
BOTTLE HOLDER SIZES:
Small Bottle 16.9 oz: 8.5″ around x 5” tall
Large Bottle 20-24 oz: 10″ around x 6” tall
HANDLE LENGTHS:
Forearm: 12”
Shoulder: 28”
Small Crossbody: 42”
Medium Crossbody: 48”
Large Crossbody: 54”
Experience Level: EASY – Beginner friendly pattern!
Bottle Holder Gauge USING H/8 HOOK: 15 dc x 8 rows = 4” square
Handle Gauge USING G/6 Hook: 16 sc x 20 rows = 4” square
It is important to make a gauge swatch before beginning to ensure a good fit.
😍 I think you will have a LOT of fun choosing your colors for this project – you can pick out an amazing new yarn, or easily use what you have on hand – the choice is yours!
Pattern Stitches:
Pattern Key:
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Be Guided by the Process Photos. They’re easy-to-follow and step-by-step!
Magic Circle Tutorial:
VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biDTzo6IRiQ&t=1s
STEP 1: Create a loop with yarn, place hook through the loop, yo and pull the yarn through the loop, keeping the loop open in a circle instead of pulling the yarn tight, ch 1.
STEP 2: Insert hook back in circle, yo and pull up a loop through the circle.
STEP 3: Yo again and pull through the 2 loops on the hook, 1 sc completed!
STEP 4: Repeat Steps 2-3 to create additional stitches. Hold stitches with one hand, gently pull the yarn end with the other hand to close the circle.
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first. Be sure to make a gauge swatch to ensure your bottle holder will fit!
- Bottle holders are worked in the round. Handles are worked in rows, crocheted directly on one side of bottle holder and stitched to the holder on the other side.
- Beginning chain counts as a stitch on dc rounds only. Place the 1st stitch on sc rounds in the same stitch as ch 1.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated in the pattern.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Use H/8 5.0 mm hook for bottle holder. Use G/6 4.0 mm hook for handles only.
- Small fits most 16-20 oz plastic water bottles and slim reusable bottles. Large fits most 20-24 plastic bottles and larger reusable bottles and travel mugs.
- This pattern is FREE, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
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Sweet Stripes Holder Pattern on Spring Hop!
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The Sweet Stripes Water Bottle Bag was the featured Pattern for Feb 4, 2025! The FREE Download day is over, but the pattern is forever FREE to view on my blog below. Happy Hooking!
SWEET STRIPES CROCHET WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
Pattern Directions:
USING H/8 5.0 mm hook for bottle holder
SMALL BOTTLE 16.9-20 oz:
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle. Ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join, (12 sc).
Round 3: Ch 1, [sc, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc).
Round 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,] twice, sl st to join, (32 sc).
Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (32 sc, 2 rounds).
Round 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 7 times, sl st in top ch of beginning ch 3 to join, (32 dc).
Rounds 10-11: Repeat Rounds 7-8.
Round 12: Ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 7 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join, (16 chs, 16 dc).
Round 13: Ch 1, [sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next st,] 8 times, sl st to join, (32 sc).
Round 14: Repeat Round 7.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Rounds 16-17: Repeat Rounds 7-8.
Rounds 18-19: Repeat Rounds 12-13.
Round 20-21: Repeat Rounds 7-8. Do NOT FO. Continue with the Handle directions below.
LARGE BOTTLE 20-24oz:
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle. Ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join, (12 sc).
Round 3: Ch 1, [sc, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc).
Round 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc).
Rounds 7-9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (36 sc, 3 rounds).
Round 10: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 8 times, sl st in top ch of beginning ch 3 to join, (36 dc).
Rounds 11-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (36 sc).
Round 14: Ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next 3 sts,] 8 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join, (18 chs, 18 dc).
Round 15: Ch 1, [sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next st,] 9 times, sl st to join, (36 sc).
Rounds 16-17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 10.
Rounds 19-21: Repeat Rounds 11-13.
Rounds 22-23: Repeat Rounds 14-15.
Rounds 24-25: Repeat Round 7. Do NOT FO. Continue with the Handle directions below.
CREATE THE HANDLE: (choose one)
Using G/6 4.0 mm hook for Handle
Row 1 of all Handles is worked into the first 4 sts of Round 21/25.
HANDLE LENGTH: Handles can be made to measure, or use the counts listed below. Handle Gauge is: 16 sc x 20 rows = 4” square using G/6 4.0 mm Hook. So adding/removing 4 rows will add or subtract an inch of length from the handle. The weight of the water bottle will cause some stretching so keep that in mind when you choose your length.
PRO TIP: For a neater edge on the handle, skip the ch-1. Simply turn and work directly into the first stitch.
FOREARM HANDLE: (12 inches)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, turn, (4 sc).
Rows 2-60: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 59 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Handle below.
SHOULDER HANDLE: (28 inches)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, turn, (4 sc).
Rows 2-140: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 139 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Handle below.
CROSSBODY HANDLE: (3 Lengths: SMALL 42 in, MEDIUM 48 in, LARGE 54 in)
ALL LENGTHS: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, turn, (4 sc).
SMALL: Rows 2-210: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 209 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Handle below.
MEDIUM: Rows 2-240: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 239 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Handle below.
LARGE: Rows 2-270: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 269 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Handle below.
SEW HANDLE TO WATER BOTTLE HOLDER:
Step 1: Count 12 sts (Small) or 14 sts (Large) from the edges of the handle on both sides and mark them. The 4 sts between the markers are where the handle should be attached. Use yarn tail to whipstitch the handle to the 4 marked sts of the bottle holder. Weave in ends.
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