How to Crochet Traveler Water Bottle Holder with Phone Pocket – Free Pattern
The Crochet Traveler Water Bottle Holder is perfect for outdoor adventures like hiking, beach days, or even taking your kids to play in the park!
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One of the best features of a water bottle holder is its ability to keep your hands free, while still having access to water as needed.
Whether you’re going for a walk around the neighborhood or hitting the trails, having both hands available can be incredibly valuable.
Plus, this water bottle holder is made using d-rings for attaching a phone pocket, which means you also have a place to clip your keys!
This crochet water bottle holder pattern includes three reinforced strap sizes and two bottle holder sizes, so you can customize to perfectly fit your needs!
With the long strap you can wear it crossbody, allowing you to move freely without worrying about it falling off your shoulder.
There is still an option for a shoulder strap if that’s your preference!
Another thing that’s great about a crochet water bottle holder is that they are reusable and eco-friendly, while also being quick to work up and easy to wash!
An added bonus is that a water bottle holder provides protection for your reusable bottles! Some of these bottles can get quite pricey, so it’s nice to have a little cushion to keep it in great shape!
If you really love crocheting bags, you may also like the Double Waves Beach Bag, Patchwork Tote Bag, or the Native Sun Square Bag!
So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite colors, and let’s get stitching!
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Materials
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Color – 75yds (1.5oz)
- White – 100yds (2oz)
I/9/5.50mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Optional (if making with phone holder):
2 – 1” D-rings
2 – Mini Lanyard Clips
Stitch Markers
Gauge
Not important for this project
Finished Measurements
Customizable – Varies by bottle size
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitches
YO = yarn over
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning ch-1s do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- This pattern is worked in multiples of 3, so if you need to adjust the base, add or remove by 3 stitches.
- Strap is written for three sizes: Child Shoulder, Adult Shoulder/Child Crossbody, and Adult Crossbody.
- Holders shown were made using Peaches & Creme and Sugar ‘n Cream yarns.
Instructions
STANDARD STAINLESS BOTTLE HOLDER
With Any Color,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
R7. sc arnd (36)
R8-11. Repeat R7; sl st to join at end of R11
R12. Ch 1, BLO sc arnd, sl st to join (36)
R13. Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, *dc x 2, ch 1, skip 1* arnd, sl st to join in top of beginning ch-2 [24 dc, 12 ch-1]
R14. *Ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space* arnd, sl st to join in beginning ch-2 space [24 ch-2, 12 sc]
R15-16. Repeat R13 & R14
R17. Repeat R13
With White,
R18. Repeat R14
R19-26. Repeat R13 & R14
R27. Repeat R13
R28. Ch 1, sc in every dc arnd only, sl st to join (24)
R29. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join; Fasten. (24)
KIDS STAINLESS BOTTLE HOLDER
With Any Color,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
R7. sc arnd (36)
R8-11. Repeat R7; sl st to join at end of R11
R12. Ch 1, BLO sc arnd, sl st to join (36)
R13. Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, *dc x 2, ch 1, skip 1* arnd, sl st to join in top of beginning ch-2 [24 dc, 12 ch-1]
R14. *Ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space* arnd, sl st to join in beginning ch-2 space [24 ch-2, 12 sc]
R15. Repeat R13
With White,
R16. Repeat R14
R17-22. Repeat R13 & R14
R23. Repeat R13
R24. Ch 1, sc in every dc arnd only, sl st to join (24)
R25. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join; Fasten. (24)
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BOTTLE HOLDER
With Any Color,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6. sc arnd (30)
R7-10. Repeat R6; sl st to join at end of R10
R11. Ch 1, BLO sc arnd, sl st to join (30)
R12. Ch 2 (counts as first stitch), dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, *dc x 2, ch 1, skip 1* arnd, sl st to join in top of beginning ch-2 (20 dc, 10 ch-1)
R13. *Ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in ch-1 space* arnd, sl st to join in ch-2 space (20 ch-2, 10 sc)
R14. Repeat R12
With White,
R15. Repeat R13
R16-21. Repeat R12 & R13
R22. Repeat R12
R23. Ch 1, sc in every dc arnd only, sl st to join (20)
R24. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join; Fasten. (20)
DETACHABLE PHONE POCKET
With Color,
R1. Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn chain and work down opposite side: sc in each ch across (22)
R2-21. sc arnd (22)
R22. Lay pocket flat and mark the two side stitches: sc over to the first marker, ch 3, skip marked stitch, sc x 10, ch 3, skip marked stitch, sc x 10
(20 sc, 2 ch-3 spaces)
R23. 3 sc in ch-3 space, sc x 10, 3 sc in ch-3 space, sc x10; Fasten.
STRAP
With White,
R1. Ch 101(126,151), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (100)[125,150]
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn (100)[125,150]
R3. Ch 1, sc across, do not turn (100)[125,150]
R4. sl st across short edge, down long edge, across short next edge, and up next long edge, sl st to join; Fasten.
DRAWSTRING (Not shown)
With White,
Ch 50; Fasten.
Finishing
- Insert one end of the strap through a d-ring, fold over approximately 2 stitches from the tip of the strap and stitch into place. Repeat with the other end of the strap.
- Lay bag flat, mark side edges, and attach d-rings/strap to R23(27) of the bag, making sure to stitch low enough so the drawstring can be added. I stitched them onto the base of the two double crochet group (SEE PHOTO BELOW).
- Weave drawstring in and out of R23(27), so the tails are front and center.
- Add lanyard clips to pocket side holes.
- Clip the pocket onto d-rings.
- Hide all strings.
And that’s how you make the Traveler Water Bottle Holder!
This Water Bottle Holder is part of the Hello Summer CAL!
Head on over to the original blog post for CAL details and to join in on the fun!
Happy Crocheting!
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Can you please explain what the BLO means in Rows 12
R12. Ch 1, BLO sc arnd, sl st to join (36)
Thanks
Hi Fiona!
BLO = back loop only
-Sonya