Free Crayon Water Bottle Cozy Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • Main Yarn: Lion Brand Crayola Cake or similar
  • Accent Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Black Canyon
• Yarn Measurements:
  • Main Yarn: 1 skein (makes approximately 2 cozies) or up to 90 yards
  • Black Accent Yarn: 16 yards
• Hook Size: Size H (5.0mm)
• Pattern Measurements:
  • Length: 7.5 inches
  • Circumference: 8 inches
• Needle: Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• Ch(s): Chain(s)
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Bphdc: Back Post Half Double Crochet
• Hdc2tog: Half Double Crochet 2 Together
• Hdc3tog: Half Double Crochet 3 Together
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• Slst: Slip Stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)

Stitching Instructions for Crayon Water Bottle Cozy Pattern

Starting with the Base (Magic Circle)

• R1: Begin with a magic circle, chain 1, and crochet 10 half double crochet (hdc) stitches into the magic circle. (10 stitches in total)
• R2: Increase in each stitch by working 2 hdc into every stitch around. (20 stitches in total)
• R3: Repeat this pattern: 1 hdc, then 2 hdc in the next stitch all the way around. (30 stitches in total)

Creating the Cylinder Shape

• R4: Crochet sc into the first stitch, then slst in the next stitch. Chain 1 and work hdc into the back loop only (BLO) for every stitch around. (30 stitches in total)
• R5: Continue by working hdc into each stitch around without increasing or decreasing. (30 stitches)

Color Changes (Stripes)

To create the crayon’s colorful look, you will change colors every few rounds: 6. R6: Work sc in the first stitch, slst in the next, and change to black yarn.

Chain 1, and work hdc in the same stitch and into the next 29 stitches, joining with the first hdc (switching back to your colored yarn). (30 stitches in total)

• R7: Chain 1, then sc in each stitch around, joining with the first sc, changing back to black yarn. (30 stitches)
• R8: Chain 1, then hdc in every stitch around, joining with the first hdc and switching back to the colored yarn. (30 stitches)

Continuing the Body

After the color changes, continue working in the round for the body of the cozy: 9. R9: Chain 1, then hdc in each stitch around. (30 stitches in total)

1. R10–R16: Continue to crochet hdc in each stitch around for the next 7 rounds, maintaining 30 stitches.

Shaping the Crayon Tip

You will now start to form the tip of the crayon: 11. R17: Crochet hdc into the first 6 stitches, sc in the next, then slst in the next. 

Change to black yarn and hdc for the next 29 stitches. Join to the first hdc and change back to the colored yarn. (30 stitches)

• R18: Chain 1, work sc in each stitch around, and join to the first sc, changing to black yarn. (30 stitches)
• R19: Chain 1, then hdc in every stitch around, joining with the first hdc and changing back to the colored yarn. (30 stitches)
• R20–R21: Crochet hdc in each stitch around for the next 2 rounds (30 stitches).
• R22: Crochet sc in the first stitch, slst in the next, then chain 1 and work back post half double crochet (bphdc) into the next 25 stitches. Leave 4 stitches unworked.

Creating the Crayon Tip Shape

To make the crayon tip more defined, you will shape it by reducing stitches: 16. 

Tip: Begin by hdc2tog to narrow the tip, and keep following the shaping instructions to reduce stitch count gradually. This creates the pointy shape of the crayon.

Button Tab

To make a button tab for closure, crochet 4 sc stitches, then reduce stitches by working hdc2tog in the next row. Finish off by sewing a button onto the opposite side of the buttonhole.

Water Bottle Appliqué

• Oval Appliqué: To create the decorative water bottle shape, crochet a small oval:
• Ch 3: Starting in the second chain from hook, work 2 sc stitches, increase in the next round, and finish with 2 sc2tog to close the oval.
• Crochet the border of the appliqué by working sc stitches along the edges, then sew the finished oval onto the front of the cozy.

Scribble Strap

• The strap can be customized into three different lengths:
  • Short: Chain 81.
  • Medium: Chain 121.
  • Cross-body: Chain 161.
• Starting from the second chain, work hdc across the length of the strap, incorporating hdc3tog and other special stitches to create the fun scribble design.
• Once the strap is completed, attach it to the cozy by sewing or slip-stitching the ends to the back.

Now it is a ready fun, functional crayon-inspired cozy for your water bottle pattern. Enjoy!

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