Festive Crochet Christmas Bottle Cozy with Gingerbread Charm Pattern

Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable Christmas Bottle Cozy! Perfect for keeping your drinks chilled or warm, this festive carrier features classic red, white, and green stripes, adorned with cute candy canes, holly, and a charming gingerbread man. It’s an excellent handmade gift or a delightful accessory to brighten your own celebrations this season.

Craft a Handmade Gift that Spreads Holiday Cheer

There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift to show you care, and this festive bottle cozy is sure to bring smiles. It’s not only practical for carrying your favorite beverage but also adds a touch of whimsical holiday decor wherever you go. Personalize it with different charms or keep it classic; it’s a versatile project for crocheters of all levels.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Crochet Christmas Bottle Cozy with Gingerbread Charm Pattern

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn in Red
Worsted Weight Yarn in White
Worsted Weight Yarn in Green
Worsted Weight Yarn in Light Brown (for Gingerbread Man)
Small amount of Black Embroidery Floss
Small amount of Red Embroidery Floss
Crochet Hook E (3.5mm)
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Small amount of fiberfill stuffing
Gold string or jump ring (for gingerbread charm)
Glass bottle or water bottle (for sizing)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
BLO: back loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
R: Round
FO: Fasten Off
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet

Instructions

Cozy Base (Red Yarn)

R1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6 sc)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sc)
R3: (Sc in next st, inc) x 6. (18 sc)
R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) x 6. (24 sc)
R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) x 6. (30 sc)
R6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) x 6. (36 sc)
R7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) x 6. (42 sc) – Adjust final increase round to match the diameter of your bottle.

Cozy Body (Stripes)

R8 (Green): Ch 1, sc in BLO in each st around. Sl st to first sc. (42 sc) – This creates a ridge for the base.
R9-10 (Green): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. (42 sc)
R11-12 (White): Change to white yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. (42 sc)
R13-14 (Red): Change to red yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. (42 sc)
Repeat R9-14 until the cozy reaches the desired height, just below the bottle’s neck. Finish with a Red stripe (Rounds 13-14). FO, weave in ends.

Braided Strap

Cut 6 strands of yarn, each approximately 36-40 inches long (2 red, 2 white, 2 green).
Tie them together at one end. Braid tightly until the desired strap length is achieved (approx. 20-24 inches for a shoulder strap).
Tie off the other end. Securely sew one end of the strap to the top rim of the cozy on one side, and the other end to the opposite side.

Crochet Holly (Make 2, Green Yarn)

Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. (7 sts)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape the leaf slightly and sew to the cozy.

Crochet Berries (Make 3, Red Yarn)

R1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6 sc)
R2: Sc in each st around. (6 sc)
Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff and sew a cluster of three berries onto the cozy, near the holly leaves.

Crochet Candy Canes (Make 2, Red and White Yarn)

Using white yarn, ch 12.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (11 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Sc in each st across. Change to red yarn. Ch 1, turn.
Sc in each st across. Change to white yarn. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat changing colors every row until you have 4 white and 4 red stripes.
Fold the piece lengthwise and sc the edges together to form a tube. Stuff lightly.
Gently bend into a candy cane shape and sew securely to the cozy.

Gingerbread Man Charm (Light Brown Yarn)

This is a small amigurumi piece.

Body (Make 2 flat pieces):
Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Arms (on Row 4): Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3 sc made). Sc in next 2 sts on body, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3 sc made). Sc in remaining 5 sts on body. Ch 1, turn. (17 sc total with arms)
Row 5-6: Sc in each st across (including arm sts). Ch 1, turn.
Legs (on Row 7): Sc in first 3 sts, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3 sc made). Sc in next 5 sts, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch (3 sc made). Sc in remaining 3 sts. Ch 1, turn. (19 sc total with legs)
Row 8-9: Sc in each st across (including leg sts). Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) x 4, sc in last 3 sts. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 11: (Sc in next st, dec) x 5. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
FO one piece. For the second piece, do not FO. Place the two pieces together, right sides facing out. Sc around the entire edge, stuffing lightly before closing.
Embellishments: Using black embroidery floss, embroider small eyes and a smile. Using white floss, embroider squiggly ‘icing’ lines on the arms and legs. Using red floss, embroider small ‘buttons’ or a heart on the chest. Attach a gold string or jump ring to the top to hang it from the cozy.