Colorful Patchwork Crochet Water Bottle Holder Free Pattern

Materials:

• Scrap yarn in various colors (similar to DK weight)
• Crochet hook: Size 4mm (G-6)
• Tapestry needle
• Two metal swivel clips

Stitches Used:

• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

Base:

1. Using any color, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as a dc), 11 dc into the ring, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *around, join. (36 dc)

Body:

1. Switch to first patchwork color.
2. Round 4: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, changing colors every few stitches as desired to create patchwork effect, join. (36 dc)
3. Round 5-15: Continue the patchwork pattern by randomly changing colors and dc in each st around, join. (Adjust repeat rounds to desired bottle height.)

Top Edge:

1. Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, join.
2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Strap:

1. With one color, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-100: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (Adjust length for personal preference.)
3. Attach metal clips to each end securely.

Finishing:

• Attach the strap to the holder by clipping it to the top edges.
• Ensure all ends are secured and trimmed.