DIY Crochet Water Bottle Holder: Easy Pattern with Long Strap

Crochet water bottle holders are a practical, stylish way to carry a bottle hands-free. This easy-to-follow pattern creates a sturdy, stretchy holder with a long strap so you can sling it over your shoulder or across your body. Use light worsted cotton for durability and easy washing — perfect for hikes, gym trips, errands, or everyday use.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Light worsted cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or Knit Picks CotLin yarn)
• Crochet Hook: US G/4.0mm hook
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers (optional)
• Tapestry Needle

Measurements:

• Gauge:
  • 20 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet, worked in the round.
  • Strap gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches in strap pattern, unstretched.
• Finished Size:
  • The body of the holder: 7 inches tall, 2.5 inches diameter (unstretched).
  • Strap: 38 inches unstretched, 48 inches stretched.

Stitches Used:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (combining 2 stitches into 1)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• Rnd = round
• BLO = back loop only

Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Water Bottle Holder Pattern:

Bottom (Spiral Rounds):

• Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, then crochet 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: (Inc, sc) Repeat around. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: (Inc, 2 sc) Repeat around. (24 sts)
• Rnd 5: (Inc, 3 sc) Repeat around. (30 sts)
• Rnd 6: 2 sc (inc, 4 sc) Repeat five times, inc, 2 sc. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. (36 sts)

Body (Joined Rounds):

• Rnd 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Dc-blo in each sc around. Sl st to the top of the ch-3 to join the round. (36 sts)
• Rnd 8: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1). Skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st; repeat from around. Sl st to the top of the ch-3 to join the round. (36 sts – 18 dc, 18 ch)
• Rnd 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Dc-blo in each ch and dc around. Sl st to the top of the ch-3 to join the round. (36 sts)
• Repeat Rnds 8 and 9 for a total of 21 rounds, or until the water bottle holder measures 7 inches tall (or your desired height).

Strap:

• Step 1: Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch and the 21st stitch of the last round of the body.
• Step 2: Chain 180 for the strap.
• Step 3: Attach the foundation chain: Sl st in the 21st stitch of the last round of the body and the next two stitches (the 20th and 19th stitches of the last round of the body). These 3 slip stitches also count as your turning chain for the next row. (Optional: Mark the 19th st with a stitch marker.) Turn.
• Step 4: Working back toward the start of the chain: Dc in the back bump of each chain across.
• Step 5: Join the body by sl st into the third dc of the last round of the body.

Left Side of Strap:

• Rnd 1: Sl st-blo in the next 15 dc of the body. Sl st dec in the last sl st of the body and the first dc of the strap. Then sl st-blo in the next 178 dc of the strap. Sl st-blo dec in the last dc of the strap and next sl st of the body.
• Rnd 2: Sl st-blo in the next 14 sts. Sl st-blo dec in the last sl st of the body and next sl st of the strap. Sl st-blo in next 177 of the strap. Sl st-blo dec in the last dc of the strap and next sl st of the body.
• Step 6: Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the yarn tail to reinforce the connection of the strap to the body. Weave in ends.

Right Side of Strap:

• Rnd 1: Sl st-blo in the next 15 sts. Sl st-blo dec in the joining slip st and the first ch of the strap. Sl st-blo in next 179 ch. Sl st-blo dec in the last ch of the strap and next sl st of the body.
• Rnd 2: Sl st-blo in the next 14 sts. Sl st-blo dec in the last sl st of the body and next sl st of the strap. Sl st-blo in next 178 sl st of the strap. Sl st-blo dec in the last sl st of the strap and next sl st of the body.

Finishing:

• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends securely. Attach the strap to the body by reinforcing the connections with the yarn tail. Ensure everything is tight and neat.

Tips, Care & Variations:

• Adjust strap length by changing the chain length in Step 2 to suit your preferred carry style.
• For a stretchier fit, use a cotton blend with some elasticity or a slightly larger hook.
• Add a button loop or drawstring at the top for extra security if you carry smaller bottles.
• Machine wash on gentle with like colors if using cotton yarn; reshape while damp and air dry.
• Customize with color changes, stripes, or decorative edging to match your style.