Materials Needed & Measurement:
- Suggested Yarn & Size:
- Lion Brand Nuboo yarn in four colors
- Color-specific yardage:
- Dragonfly (Blue) – 97 yards
- Blush (Light Pink) – 8 yards
- Goldenrod (Gold) – 6 yards
- Salmon (Salmon) – 3 yards
- Total: 114 yards of size 4 yarn.
- Hook Size: US H/ 5 mm crochet hook.
- Needle: Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends).
- Scissors (for trimming yarn).
Pattern Measurements:
- Small Size:
- Fits a standard 16.9 fl oz water bottle.
- Base diameter: 2.25 inches.
- Height: 6.5 inches.
- Medium Size:
- Fits a 27 fl oz bottle (base diameter between 2.75” to 3”).
- Base diameter: 3 inches.
- Height: 6.5 inches.
You can adjust the size by modifying the number of stitches in the base or the sides.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc blo = single crochet in the back loop only
Stitching Rounds for Making Beach Vibes Crochet Bottle Holder Pattern:
Base of the Bottle Holder (Rounds 1-6)
These rounds create the flat circular base of the bottle holder, increasing in stitches to match the bottle’s width.
- Round 1:
- Start with color Dragonfly.
- Ch 2, then make 6 sc (single crochet) in the second chain from the hook.
- Join the round with a sl st (slip stitch) to the first sc. (6 stitches)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1, then 2 sc in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (12 stitches)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (18 stitches)
- Round 4:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (24 stitches)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (30 stitches)
- Round 6:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (36 stitches)
Side Rounds (Rounds 7-47)
Once the base is finished, the pattern shifts to working up the sides of the bottle holder.
Depending on the size (small or medium), the base diameter will guide how many additional increases you need to add for a snug fit.
- Round 7:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in the next 4 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (42 stitches)
- Round 8:
- Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch, 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat 1 sc in each of the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch around.
- Join with a sl st. (48 stitches)
Working Up the Sides (Rounds 9-47)
After Round 8, the pattern shifts to working up the sides. Rounds 9-47 are completed without further increases, using sc blo (single crochet in the back loop only) for a textured, ribbed effect.
- Round 9:
- Ch 1, sc in the same stitch and sc blo in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st.
- (Small: 36 stitches, Medium: 48 stitches)
- Round 10:
- Ch 1, sc in the same stitch and sc in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st.
- (Small: 36 stitches, Medium: 48 stitches)
Rounds 11-47
- Repeat Round 10 for the desired height of the bottle holder.
- To create the striped design, you will change colors at the following rounds:
- Rounds 14-15: Blush
- Rounds 16-19: Goldenrod
- Rounds 20-22: Blush
- Rounds 22-25: Dragonfly
- Rounds 26-27: Salmon
- Rounds 28-29: Dragonfly
- Round 30: Goldenrod
- Rounds 31-32: Dragonfly
- Rounds 33-36: Salmon
- Rounds 37-39: Blush
- Rounds 40-43: Dragonfly
- Rounds 44-45: Goldenrod
- Rounds 46-47: Dragonfly
Once you reach Round 47, your bottle holder should be approximately 6.5 inches tall. You can adjust the height by adding or removing rows as needed.
These rounds are designed to be easily adjustable to fit different-sized bottles, and the color-changing sections add a playful, striped pattern to your bottle holder.
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