Do you feel like you need to keep yourself (or your kids) more hydrated this summer? Well, I've noticed that since I have my water bottle right by my side, I tend to drink more than when I have to fiddle for it at the bottom of my tote bag!
Water bottle holders (or carriers) are the perfect summer crochet project and they make great gifts too!
I chose to use 100% cotton yarn for this project to avoid too much stretch. I love the vibrant colors of Lilly's Sugar & Cream, but sometimes I just like sticking to white so it can match just about anything I'm wearing. You could choose whatever color you like, of course.
**Materials**
- 1 skein of 100% cotton Lilly's Sugar & Cream in white or color of choice.
- Crochet hook that fits your yarn. I used a US size 7, (4.5 mm) hook for this project.
- A tapestry needle
- A pair of scissors
- Water bottle (size of choice) - pattern is written for 750ml (25oz) bottle
Bottle height = 11.8" (30 cm)
Bottle base diameter = 3.1" (8 cm)
**Skill Level**
Advanced Beginner (If you are going to adjust sizing, then you need to have experience with size adjustment)
Remember that the size of your water bottle holder will stretch quite a bit with the weight of a full bottle of water. So keep the strap length on the shorter side to allow for stretching.
**Gauge**
12 sc and 12 rows with a 4.5 mm crochet hook
Bottom circle should be about 3 inches in diameter, or size needed to fit your water bottle.
You can adjust your gauge by using a smaller or larger hook, or you could use a different weight yarn.
