2 Ways to Crochet a Water Bottle Cozy

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for the final Creative Craft Blog Hop of the year, hosted this month by Sara from Birdz of a Feather. With the holidays approaching, it's especially important to stay hydrated and today I'll show you how to do it in style with these crocheted water bottle cozies that also make great gifts

You can personalize your cozy to fit your bottle with the type of yarn and strap you prefer. Although I used sturdy cotton and the same pattern for both cozies, the mustard one on the right is made with heavier cotton cording and a short chain-stitched strap that can be attached to a backpack or bag with a carabiner. TIP: If you prefer a removable strap, you can sew D-rings to the straps instead of sewing them onto the cozy. 

Start by selecting your yarn and water bottle--you will need to keep it nearby for fitting to your cozy. Chain 4, slip stitch to first chain made to form a circle and continue working in the round as indicated below: 

Round 1 – Working inside circle, chain 1 and place 6 sc. Sl st to first sc to close. 

Round 2 – Ch 1, place 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc to close. 

Round 3 – Ch 1, [1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next]. Repeat inside brackets 6x. Sl st to first sc to close. 

Round 4 – Ch 1, [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next]. Repeat inside brackets 6x. Sl st to first sc to close. 

Rounds 5 through 12- Ch 1, place 2 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to first hdc to close.  TIP: The bottom of your bottle should not be larger than the circle, as featured in the first image. Periodically slip your bottle inside the cozy to make sure it is snug but not too tight.  Repeat  until the cozy is the desired size for your bottle.

Long strap: Ch 95, hdc in second chain from hook, repeat in each stitch. Turn, ch 1 hdc in each stitch until the strap is the desired width. Stitch each end inside upper top of cozy.  

For more crocheted gift ideas, look here!

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