Crochet Cloud Water Bottle Holder Pattern: Carry Hydration in Whimsical Style

Crochet Pattern: Crochet Cloud Water Bottle Holder Pattern: Carry Hydration in Whimsical Style

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Light Blue (Color A)
• Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink (Color B)
• Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-white (Color C)
• Small amount of Black yarn (for embroidery)
• 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
• 2 x 6mm safety eyes (for cloud)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• fo: fasten off
• rnd: round
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Gauge: 5 sc x 5 rows = 1 inch (adjust hook size if necessary to achieve a tight fabric)

Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Water Bottle Holder (Color A and B)

Base (Color A):

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] x 6. (18 sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] x 6. (24 sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] x 6. (30 sts)
• Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] x 6. (36 sts)
• Rnd 7: [Sc 5, inc] x 6. (42 sts)
• Rnd 8: [Sc 6, inc] x 6. (48 sts)
• Rnd 9: [Sc 7, inc] x 6. (54 sts)
• Rnd 10: Sc in each st around in BLO (back loop only). (54 sts)

Body (Color A, B):

• Rnd 11-13: Sc in each st around. (54 sts)
• Rnd 14-15: Change to Color B. Sc in each st around. (54 sts)
• Rnd 16-25: Change to Color A. Sc in each st around. (54 sts)
• Rnd 26-27: Change to Color B. Sc in each st around. (54 sts)
• Rnd 28-35: Change to Color A. Sc in each st around. (54 sts)
• Sl st into the next stitch and fo, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Cloud Applique (Color C)

Work flat.

• Ch 15.
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 13 ch. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)
• Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)
• Row 4: Sc 4, ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
• Row 5: Sc 4. Sl st into 4th st of Row 3. Fo.
• Rejoin yarn in 5th st of Row 3.
• Row 4: Sc 4, ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
• Row 5: Sc 4. Sl st into 8th st of Row 3. Fo.
• Rejoin yarn in 9th st of Row 3.
• Row 4: Sc 4, ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
• Row 5: Sc 4. Sl st into last st of Row 3. Fo.
• Attach safety eyes between Row 2 and 3 of the main cloud body, about 4 stitches apart.
• With black yarn, embroider a smile below the eyes.
• With pink yarn, embroider small oval cheeks below and to the side of the eyes.

Small Star (Make 2 – 1 Color B, 1 Color C)

Work flat.

• Ch 2.
• Rnd 1: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first sc. (5 sts)
• Rnd 2 (Points): [Ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in same sc where ch 3 began, sl st into next sc] x 5.
• Fo, leaving a long tail for attaching.

Raindrop (Make 2 – Color A)

Work in continuous rounds.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
• Rnd 2: [Sc 1, inc] x 3. (9 sts)
• Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (9 sts)
• Rnd 4: [Sc 1, dec] x 3. (6 sts)
• Stuff lightly.
• Rnd 5: Dec x 3. (3 sts)
• Fo, leaving a long tail for attaching. Use needle to weave through remaining 3 sts and pull tight to close.

Strap (Color A and B)

• Cut 3 long strands of Color A yarn and 3 long strands of Color B yarn (each strand should be approximately 60 inches long, adjust for desired strap length).
• Tie all 6 strands together at one end.
• Braid the strands tightly until desired length is reached, ensuring to keep the colors distinct for a striped look.
• Tie off the other end.

Assembly

• Using a tapestry needle, sew the Cloud Applique to the front center of the bottle holder body, making sure it covers the color B stripe closest to the base.
• Attach the stars and raindrops to the bottom edge of the cloud using short strands of matching yarn, varying the lengths slightly for a whimsical effect. Ensure stars and drops are evenly spaced.
• Sew one end of the braided strap to the top edge of the holder on one side, and the other end to the opposite side, securing firmly.
• Weave in all remaining ends.