Water Bottle Carrier

Water Bottle Carrier

This striking carrier adds practicality  and style to your water bottle.  Use either one drawstring strap over your shoulder or both around your wrist.  No more water bottle sweat in your purse!  Convenient to carry and a breeze to whip up!

You’ll need:

• 1 skein of Fantasy Naturale, or aran weight yarn of your choice (plant fiber recommended)


• Size H crochet hook


• Stitch markers


• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

 Finished Measurements

8.5” tall, bottom = 3.5” diameter

Gauge

Pattern: *1 sc, ch 1* repeat.  Make sc in ch 1 space of previous row.

4” = 7 [sc, ch 1] of mesh pattern

4” = 15 rows of mesh pattern

Pattern Notes

• In a reverse slip knot, the tail of the yarn tightens the loop.  Do this by: 1) reversing the way you normally tie a slip knot, or 2) pull the tail through to complete the final step, rather than the working yarn.


• Hdcbl = half double crochet through the back loop only of the stitch

 Crochet the Base

1. Make a reverse slip knot (see pattern notes) or magic ring.  Draw up a loop through the center of the slip knot or ring.

2. Hdc 12 into the center of the knot or ring, join to 1st hdc with a slip stitch.  Tighten the ring.  (12 sts)

3. Ch 1, hdc in st below (1st stitch from last round), *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next; repeat from * to * around, ending with 2 hdc in last st.  Join to 1st stitch with a slip stitch.  Place a marker, and continue to move it at end of each round.  (18 sts)

4. Ch 1, hdc in st below, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next; repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc in last st.  Join as above.  (24 sts)

5. Ch 1, hdc in st below,*1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next; repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc in last st.  Join as above.  (30 sts)

6. Ch 1, hdc in st below,*1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next; repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc in last st.  Join as above.  (36 sts)

7. Ch 1, hdcbl in each stitch around.  Join to 1st stitch with a slip stitch.

Body

1. Ch 1, *sc, skip 1 stitch, ch 1; repeat from * around.  Join to 1st stitch as above.

2. Ch 1, *sc in ch 1 space below, skip 1 st, ch 1; repeat from * around.  Do not join.

3. Continue to work step 2 of mesh pattern around in a spiral until work measures 7.5” from base.  (Option: To fit a wine bottle, keep crocheting body longer.)

 Drawstring Eyelets

Ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2, *1 dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 2, skip 2; repeat from *.  Join with a slip stitch to first ch 2.

 Scalloped Top

Skip 3 dc.  *sl st 1 in next ch 2 space, work [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] in same ch 2 space; repeat from * around.  Sl st to 1st sl st to anchor.  Break yarn and finish off.

Straps

1. Ch for 36 inches.  Do not break yarn.  Weave chain through the eyelets of the bag.  Join chain with a sl st to work in the round, (be careful not to twist).

2. Sl st through back bump of each ch around.  Finish off.

Weave in ends, wet, and block around a bottle.

© 2013 Slippery Woods Designs by Sara Farmer.  Pattern may be used freely, but please include a link or notation back to slipperywoodsdesigns.com

 

Tunis Wrap

Tunisian crochet - the knitter's crochet!  This wrap is the Tunisian Resolution scarf pattern by Cathy Johnson of Cat's Tale.  You can find the original pattern here.  Here are my adaptations to convert the lovely scarf into a dazzling wrap.

You'll need:

- Size L crochet hook with extended cable

- 3 skeins Cleo by Plymouth Yarn, 100% mercerized cotton  (or 375 yards DK weight yarn of equivalent fiber)

Adapting the Measurements

- Gauge: 3 pattern repeats = 3.5"

- You will make 10 pattern repeats.  Therefore, chain 43 to begin (10 x 4 + 1 + 2).

- Finished measurements: 45" long, 11.5" wide

- Once you've reached 45", bring edges together with a twist.  (turn one end upside down)  Seam together with a backstitch seam.  (See tutorial here.)

You can also double this around your neck for a full and gorgeous cowl.

Bloomingtails Scarf

This simple design capitalizes on the innovative beauty of the Bloom yarn.  The yarn does the work for you!  Crochet this striking scarf in one relaxing evening.

You’ll need:

• 1 skein of “Bamboo Bloom Handpaints” by Universal Yarn


• Size I crochet hook


• Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements

40” long, 3.5” wide (tube)

Pattern Notes

• You will crochet a strip, then seam it together to form a tube.  Then you will attach fringe to the seam.  To wear, pull the fringe through the tube.


• The tube is crocheted in linen stitch.  To make the linen stitch, you will alternate crocheting in the back and front loops of the stitch.

Abbreviations

• Ch: chain


• Sc: single crochet


• Blsc: crochet through the back loop only of the stitch


• Flsc: crochet through the front loop only of the stitch


• St: stitch

Crochet the Tube

1. Chain 15.

2. Sc in each stitch across (14 sts)

3. Ch 1.  *blsc in next st, flsc in next st.  Repeat from * to end of row.  Turn.

4. Repeat row 3 until piece measures 8”.

5. Seam short ends together, creating the tube.

Make the Fringe

1. Cut 50 pieces of yarn 2 yards long.  (I find it easiest to cut a 2 yard piece of different yarn to use as a template.)

2. Attach fringe in 5 groups of 10 pieces evenly spaced across the seam of the tube.

3. Knot the end of each piece of fringe for a more finished look.

Block, wrap around your neck, and pull fringe through the tube.  Luscious and easy!

 

Click Bloomingtails Scarf here for printable version.

Cavalier Scarf Class

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Cavalier Scarf Class

Planning to make this scarf?  Come join with others!  Tuesday, October 8th, 6-7:30, $10.  Learn more at yarnsunlimited.com/classes.html.  See you there!

tunisian resolution wrap

Join me this Sunday, Jan. 18th to make this beautiful, lacy wrap or scarf!

Sunday, January 18th, 1:00-3:00
Yarns Unlimited, Bloomington IN

If you've done the simple Tunisian crochet stitch and you're ready for another variation, try this other Tunisian crochet stitch and create a scarf, wrap, or cowl--width and length may be adapted to suit your own preference.

Bonfire Cowl

 

Cool air is blowing!  Snuggle up with this cozy, stylish, and chunky cowl.  This cowl hugs your neck with warmth and style perfect for Autumn's chill.  It is crocheted with a high quality wool/acrylic blend yarn.  It is warm and eye-catching, yet easy to wash.

You’ll need:

• 3 skeins of “Combo” by Universal Yarn, or about 130 yards super bulky weight yarn (shown with 1 skein each of khaki, chocolate, and teal)


• Size Q crochet hook


• Stitch marker


• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Gauge

3 rows x 6 sts = 4” x 5”

 Finished Measurements

34” circumference, 24.5” tall

 Pattern Notes

• This cowl is crocheted simply by single crocheting in the round through the back loops only (abbreviated as blsc)


• Rather than joining rounds with an extra slip stitch, you will join as you complete your last single crochet.

Crochet the Cowl

Ch 40 with first color.  Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.

R1:  Ch 1.  sc in back bump of each chain until last chain.  Insert hook into last chain and draw up a loop.  Insert hook  through 1st stitch sc, draw up a loop, and pull through two all loops on hook.

R2-6:  Ch 1 (doesn’t count as 1st sc).  Blsc in 1st sc, place marker.  Continue blsc in each sc around.  Join to last sc as above.  (Continue to move marker to 1st sc in each round.)

R7:  Join next color.  Ch 1.  Blsc in 1st sc, place marker.  Continue blcs in each sc around.  Join to last sc as in row 1.

RR8-12:  same as rows 2-6.

R13:  same as row 7.

RR14-18: same as rows 2-6.

Finishing

Pull through last loop.  Weave in ends with tapestry needle.  Block as desired.

Printable version: Bonfire Cowl (see change above in round 1)

Want to make this with a group?  Join the class at Yarns Unlimited in November/December 2013!

© 2013 Slippery Woods Designs by Sara Farmer.  Pattern may be used freely, but please include a link or notation back to slipperywoodsdesigns.com