How to Make a Crochet Bottle Cozy
Crochet bottle cozies or carriers are not only practical but also a fun way to personalize and protect your drinks on the go. These charming creations can be made in various colors, patterns, and sizes, allowing you to showcase your creativity while keeping your beverages insulated and secure. Whether you're sipping on a refreshing water bottle or enjoying a cozy cup of coffee, a crochet bottle cozy adds a touch of charm to your daily routine.
They make wonderful gifts for friends and family and are a delightful way to reduce single-use plastic waste. So grab your favorite yarn and hooks, and let your imagination run wild as you craft your very own stylish and eco-friendly crochet bottle cozy.Materials Needed
Using an I hook and worsted weight yarn
Pattern Instructions
Rounds for the Base
Rnd 1: ch2, 6sc in second ch from hook, sl st to top of first sc
Rnd 2: ch1, 2hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to top of first hdc
Rnd 3: ch1, 2hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to top of first hdc
Rnd 4: ch1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in next st, * 2hdc in next st, hdc in next st, repeat from * around
Rnd 5: ch1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts, * 2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, 2hdc in last st.
Rnd 6: ch1, sc in first st, * ch5, skip next 4 sts, sc in next st, repeat from * around to last 4 sc, ch2, dc into top of first sc. (this will make it so you are in the middle of a chain section)
Creating the Body of the Cozy
Rnd 7: sc into ch space just made, * ch5, sc into next ch space, repeat from * around to last space, ch2, dc into beginning sc.
Rnd 8-15: repeat rnd 7
Finishing the Cozy
Rnd 16: ch1, 2sc into ch space made, sc in next sc, * 4sc in next ch space, sc in next sc, repeat from * around to last sc, 2sc in last ch space, sl st to top of first sc
Rnd 17-19: ch1, sc in each sc around. Fasten off.
Making the Strap
Chain what you like for the length of the strap. Remember, this will stretch some. My strap is:
Ch 60, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, 3sc in last ch, working on opposite side, sc in bottom of each ch across to last ch, 2sc in beginning ch.
Ch1, hdc in the same st, and in each st across to the set of 3sc, in the second sc of the 3sc bunch, 3hdc, hdc across to last st, 3hdc in last st, fasten off, and attach to the sides of the carrier on the rounds 17-19.