The Celestial Carry-All: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Star Stitch Bottle Carrier
Introducing the Celestial Carry-All: Your New Favorite Bottle Carrier
Carry your favorite beverage in style with this textured, boho-chic bottle carrier. Featuring a mesmerizing star stitch pattern that catches the light, this free crochet pattern creates a sturdy, cozy, and completely unique accessory for your daily hydration. Whether you're heading to the gym, the park, or just your desk, this handmade bag will keep your water bottle safe and add a touch of handmade charm to your day. The dense, textured star stitch not only looks beautiful but also provides excellent insulation and protection for your bottle.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact materials will ensure your finished carrier matches the gauge and look of the original pattern.
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in two colors:
- Color A (Main, e.g., 'Sage Green') - 100g
- Color B (Accent, e.g., 'Natural') - 50g
- Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional)
Gauge & Abbreviations
Gauge: 4 star stitches = 4 inches across; 4 rows of star stitch = 3 inches tall. Always check your gauge to ensure the correct size.
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, st(s) = stitch(es), sl st = slip stitch, yo = yarn over, * = repeat instructions.
Special Stitch: Star Stitch (worked over 2 sts)
This stitch creates the beautiful textured stars. Practice on a small swatch first if you're new to it.
- Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch (the next stitch), yarn over, pull up a loop (8 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, pull through all 8 loops on hook. Ch 1 to close the star. This ch-1 counts as the top of the star.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Base (worked in rounds)
With Color A, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into ring. Sl st to first sc to join. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Sl st to join. (18 sc)
- Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Sl st to join. (24 sc)
- Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Sl st to join. (30 sc)
Fasten off Color A.
Body (worked in joined rounds)
Round 6: Join Color B with a sl st in any st. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. Sl st to join. (30 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *work Star Stitch over next 2 sts* repeat around. Sl st to the ch-1 space of the first star stitch to join. (15 stars)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in each ch-1 space of the stars and in the top of each star stitch (30 sc). Sl st to join. Tip: You are working into the ch-1 spaces and the tops of the star stitches to create 30 sc total.
Round 9: Repeat Round 7 with Color B.
Round 10: Repeat Round 8 with Color B.
Fasten off Color B.
Round 11: Join Color A with a sl st. Repeat Round 7.
Round 12: Repeat Round 8.
Rounds 13-20: Repeat Rounds 7-12 two more times, alternating colors as desired (e.g., 2 rows Color A, 2 rows Color B, 2 rows Color A). After Round 20, you will have completed 6 rows of star stitch total.
Top Edge (worked in rounds)
Round 21: With Color A, ch 1, sc in each st around. (30 sc)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (30 sc)
Fasten off.
Strap (worked flat)
With Color A, ch 61.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (60 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (60 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail (at least 12 inches) for sewing.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends from the body and base using your yarn needle.
- Sew each end of the strap to opposite sides of the top edge of the carrier. Ensure the strap is centered and not twisted. Use the long tail to sew securely, making several passes through the strap and the top edge stitches.
- Weave in the remaining ends from the strap.
Your Celestial Carry-All is complete! Slip in your favorite bottle and enjoy your handmade, boho-chic accessory.
