This Bottle Tote is the second pattern in the Sofie Cross Collection.
Pattern Inspiration
I created this tote for my daughters and I so we could carry our water bottles hands free while out on walks in the summer. I love playing with stitch combinations to create visual texture, and I wanted it to be interesting to look at and fun to make.
About this Pattern
It calls for a medium worsted (#4) weight, and a 5mm size H crochet hook.
I used Bernat Handicrafter 100% Cotton.
This pattern is worked from the bottom up. From there you will work up to the top, create and attach the strap.
This pattern is rated for Beginners in pattern difficulty. All the stitches used are basic crochet stitches, though some require skipping stitches, and stitching back into the skipped stitches.
I used approximately 150 yards for the bottle tote. You can use more or less depending on the length of your handle.
Gauge
2" = rows
2" = 8 stitches
Pattern notes:
Ch 3 doesn’t count as a stitch unless indicated.
Pattern Variation:
In rounds 13, 15 and 17: Ch 3, sk st, dc in next st, dc in previous st behind last dc, repeat from to end of round, sl st to join
Materials needed
1 skein Handicrafter yarn, about 150 yards
5mm size H crochet hook, or hook to obtain gauge
Scissors
Measuring tape
Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
St = stitch
Sts = stitches
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sl st= slip stitch
F/o = finish off
Body of Tote
Double Magic Circle
1} Ch 1, 6 sc into center ring. Pull to close. Sl st to join. (6)
2} Ch 1, 2 sc into same stitch and each stitch around. Sl st to join. (12)
3} Ch 1, 1 sc into same st, 2 sc into next st, sc into next st, 2 sc into next st Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join. (18)
4} Ch 1, 1 sc into same st, 1sc into next st, 2 sc in into next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc into next st, Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join. (24)
5} Ch 1, 1 sc into same st, sc into next 2 next 3 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join. (30)
6} Ch 1, sc into same st, sc into next 3 sts, 2 sc into next st, sc into next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join. (36)
7} Ch 3, dc into next st and each st to end of round. Sl st to join. (36)
8} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st to end of round. Sl st to join. (36)
9} Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc into next st. Repeat from to last st. Sc into last sc of previous round. Sl st into 1st ch 3 space
10} ch 3, sc into next ch 3 space. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st into 1st ch 3 space of round to join
11} Chain 3 (counts as a dc) 2 dc into same ch 3 space, 3dc into next ch 3 space. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join
12} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st around. Sl st to join
13} Ch 3, dc into next st, dc into same st as ch 3, sk 1 st, dc into next st, dc into skipped st. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join
14} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st around. Sl st to join
15} Ch 3, sk 1 st, dc into next st, dc into skipped st. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join
16} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st around. Sl st to join
17} Ch 3, sk 1 st, dc into next st, dc into skipped st. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join
18} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st around. Sl st to join
19} Ch 3, dc into same st and each stitch to end of round. Sl st to join
20} Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc into next st. Repeat from to last st. Sc into last dc of previous round. Sl st into 1st ch 3 space
21} Ch 3, sc into next ch 3 space. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st into 1st ch 3 space of round to join
22} Chain 3 (counts as a dc) 2 dc into same ch 3 space, 3dc into next ch 3 space. Repeat from to end of round. Sl st to join
23 - 25} Ch 1, sc into same st and each st around. Sl st to join. (Repeat this row to desired height if you want a wider band) F/O, weave in ends
Handle
1} Ch 7. Sc into 2nd ch from hook and back across chain. Ch 1, turn
2} Sc into same st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc into next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc into next 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Row 2 to desired length.
F/O, sew onto tote and weave in ends.
Handle Variation
Skip 2-3 sts to make a botton hole, and repeat row 2 for a couple more rows.
Sew cute button of choice about 2 rows down from top of tote on opposite side.
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Copyright by Amy Taylor - Two Busy Bees Creative
This pattern is for personal use only. You may use it to make items for yourself, charity, as gifts, or to sell. You may NOT use my product photos as your own. Please link to my pattern in your description when selling items made with this pattern online.
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