The weather is warming up and summer is almost here. I love hiking and exploring new places and always need to stay hydrated. The Ridgeline Water Bottle Holder lets me keep my water close by as I explore new places. This is a great pattern to make for yourself or for a friend.
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ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase
- ML – magic loop
- PM – place marker
MATERIALS:
- H/5mm hook
- Approx. 120 – 160 yards of ww (#4) yarn
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
NOTES:
- The Ridgeline Water Bottle Holder is an advanced beginner pattern that is written in US terms.
- This pattern is worked in the round, from the bottom up. The bottom is worked in continuous rounds and the body is turned each round using the invisible join method (described below).
- You can use any size yarn and hook for this pattern, just note that the yardage and dimensions will be different than listed.
- Using a stitch marker for this pattern is not essential, but it makes it a lot easier to know where to join and turn.
- Yarn used in photos: Red Heart Super Saver – Cool Stripe, Stash yarn #4 cotton.
- Due to the nature of this stitch pattern, it is important not to make the sl sts too tight.
- There are instructions included for a wrist strap and a shoulder strap.
Dimensions:
The Ridgeline Water Bottle Holder fits a typical plastic water bottle.
8.5″ tall and 4″ folded in half (without handles).
Gauge: 7 sts and 9 rows = 2″ in pattern.
If you would like to purchase an easy to print pattern PDF of the Ridgeline Water Bottle Holder on Ravelry that includes a step by step photo tutorial of the invisible join and changing colors, click the graphic above!
Pattern Inspiration:
I absolutely love this pattern, because the even moss stitch is an easy 1 row repeat and has lots of texture. I love the texture of this pattern, because it can easily be worked in rows or rounds. The texture of this stitch it created by working on both sides of your work. It has been so much fun designing multiple patterns using this stitch and I have a few more in the works!
TESTER PHOTOS
Behind every designer there is a testing team of amazing crocheters, and I could not have brought this pattern to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! I hope you find some color inspiration from their beautiful bottle holders.
Tested and crocheted by (top right to left) @angied_sass, @jeyalakx, @craftycandee, @stacysecoy, @hookedonbostons
How you can achieve the right fit for your bottle.
Measure the diameter of the bottom of your bottle. If you need a larger base, continue increasing after round 6 until the base is the correct size to hold your bottle. Be sure to have a multiple of 2 st(s) for the final row of your base before you start the body. To make the holder taller, continue round 8 until the desired height (ending on an odd/right side row), then finish with 7 rounds of sc.
Lets Get Started!
How to create an Invisible Join and Turn:
Step 1: After completing the last st of round, remove hook from loop. Bring working yarn from back to front.
Step 2: Insert hook from back to front in first st of round.
Step 3: Pull loop through first st, keep working yarn underneath loop, place stitch marker in the same st. Turn. Place the last st of each round where the stitch marker is.
Bottom:
R1: Place 5 sc in MC. (5)
R2: inc around. (10)
R3: *inc, sc* repeat from * to * around. (15)
R4: *2 sc, inc* repeat from * to * around. (20)
R5: *inc, 3 sc* repeat from * to * around. (25)
R6: *4 sc, inc* repeat from * to * around. (30)
R7: sc around. Join and turn. PM (30)
Note: The Diameter should be approximately 3″ after round 7.
BODY:
R8: *hdc, sl st* repeat from * to * around. Invisible join and turn, PM. (30)
*** Place the last st of each round where the stitch marker is.
R9-28: Repeat R8.
R29: *hdc, sl st* repeat from * to * around. Do not join. (30)
R30-36: sc in each st around, working in a continuous circle. (30)
R37 (optional): sl st in each st around. (30)
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Continue with the strap.
Strap (both wrist and shoulder):
NOTE: As an option, you can leave an extra long tail (approx. 36″`) which can be used to attach the end of the strap to the holder.
R1: ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Turn. (5)
R2: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (5)
Wrist Strap:
R3-46: Repeat R2 (approx. 11″). Cut yarn leaving an extra long tail to attach to holder.
- Fold the body of the holder in half.
- Place both sides of the straps on top of eachother
- Surface crochet or sew both pieces into the outside of the holder above the join from R30-37.
- Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Shoulder Strap:
R3-147: Repeat R2 (approx. 44″). Cut yarn leaving an extra long tail to attach to holder.
- Fold the body of the holder in half.
- Place one side of the strap on the outside of the holder just above the join.
- Surface crochet or sew the strap onto the outside of the holder from R31-38.
- Surface crochet or sew the other side of the strap to the opposite side of the holder from R30-37.
- Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Congratulations!
Your Ridgeline Water Bottle Holder is now complete!
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