This Snug Fit Water Bottle Carrier Free Crochet Pattern is just what you need to make for you, your family and friends.
If you are looking for a water bottle carrier crochet pattern that actually fits snugly and doesn’t slide down? You’ve just found it! This free crochet pattern was designed especially to hold bottles like the Hydraflow 25 oz Hybrid Flipstraw or the Owala 24 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle perfectly.
This isn’t just another crochet water bottle carrier — the fit, comfort, and style make it stand out. The pattern uses simple stitches, clear instructions, and can easily be customized for the perfect fit.
Why You’ll Love This Water Bottle Carrier Crochet Pattern
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Snug fit that stays in place
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Simple stitches and easy-to-follow instructions
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34.5-inch crossbody handle that can be adjusted to any length
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Works beautifully with worsted weight yarns
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Optional “Fat Pull Tie Bow” embellishments for a charming finish
This pattern is the sister design to the Tumbler Wrap Crochet Pattern released last month. If you enjoyed that project, this coordinating water bottle carrier will make a great addition to your handmade collection.
You can follow my YouTube Channel for a full video tutorial on making the Fat Pull Tie Bow, or visit my blog for the photo tutorial version.
Designed to Fit Hydraflow and Owala Bottles
This water bottle carrier was tested for a snug, supportive fit using two popular bottles:
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Hydraflow 25 oz Hybrid Flipstraw – Available here
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Owala FreeSip 24 oz Stainless Steel Bottle – Available here
Both options fit securely, so you can take your favorite bottle with you on walks, at church events, or craft fairs, hands-free and stylishly.
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Crochet Pattern Details
Designer Notes
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Pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.
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Portions of the pattern are worked in the round.
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Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round for accuracy.
Supplies You’ll Need
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Yarn: Red Heart Ombre or Red Heart Super Saver (approximately 200–250 yards).
Cotton yarn may also be used but will have a bit more stretch. -
Hook: G/6 – 4.00 mm crochet hook.
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Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, and measuring tape.
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Optional: Ribbon or yarn for Fat Pull Tie Bows.
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Gauge: 4 inches high x 4 inches wide = 18 sc rows high x 13 sc stitches wide.
Stitch Guide
Abbreviation Stitch Name ch Chain ch3 Chain 3 sc Single Crochet slp st Slip Stitch fp hdc Front Post Half Double Crochet bp hdc Back Post Half Double Crochet hbp hdc High Back Post Half Double Crochet (Video Tutorial) st/sts Stitch or Stitches Terminology:
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beg. = beginning
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nxt = next
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x = times (for example, repeat 2x or 3x)
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*** *** = work the sequence between stars the number of times indicated
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in nxt st = insert hook under the top two loops of the next stitch
ch3 & join in a ring or use the magic circle
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Round 1:
ch1 hdc in ring 10x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (10 hdc)
Round 2:
ch1, 2 hdc in joining st; *2 hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)
Round 3:
ch1, hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (30 hdc)
Round 4:ch1, hdc in joining st & nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt 2st’s, 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (40 hdc)
Measurement – 3.75” across
Round 5: hbp hdc = High Back Post Half Double Crochet = High Back Post Half Double Crochet (insert hook from back to front around to the back again, HIGH above the post, above the 3rd loop) link to video tutorial is found in the stitch key.ch1, hbp hdc in joining st; * hbp hdc in nxt st and each remaining st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc (40 hbp hdc)
Round 6: ch22 (Note: ch2 will recede and become a mock bp hdc); fp hdc around 1st hdc; *bp hdc around nxt hdc, fp hdc around nxt hdc;* complete sequence between * * around; join w/slp st in 2nd ch of beg. ch2 (40 st’s)
Round 7&8: Repeat Round 6
Round 9: ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; do not join
Round 10-31: sc in nxt st; place a marker in this 1st st; *sc in nxt st* 39x or until you reach the marker. Repeat remembering to move the marker (I leave the original marker on round 10. Use a second marker at round 11, and move that marker for all of the other rounds.
At the end of Round 31, slp st in next st. This will be the beg of the next round
Round 32: ch2, this will recede and become a bp hdc; fp hdc in nxt st; *bp hdc in nxt st, fp hdc in nxt st;* 19x; join w/slp st to 2nd ch of beg. ch2; (40 st’s)
Round 33-35: repeat round 32 do not end off
Measurement – rounds 6-35 = 7.5”
Handle
Chain 120, being careful not to twist the chain, slp st to the opposite side (fold the carrier in half and place a marker directly across from the beg. of the chain if you wish)
While at the opposite side, slp st in the next st, that is left of the join; ch2; dc in each chain;
When you arrive at the opposite side, skp 1 stitch; slp st or join in the nxt st;
ch1 & turn; sc in each dc back across.
When arriving at the opposite side, skp one stitch and slp st in the next. End off and weave in all ends.Handle Measurement: 34.5″
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Safety Note: This pattern is for personal crafting use only. Avoid small parts around babies, supervise pets, and keep items away from flames. Full guidelines are available here: Safety & Care Guidelines.