This pattern is one of my favorites and is currently my only free pattern. I have another free pattern in the works though!
Supplies:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn
- I hook
- Yarn needle
- Large button
Gauge is not necessary for this product.
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- ST = Stitch
- SLST = Slip stitch
- SC = Single crochet
- DC = Double crochet
Pattern:
Round 1: Start with a magic circle (or CH 3, join w/ SLST). CH 2, DC 12 in circle, join to first DC. (12)
Round 2: CH 2, 2 DC in each DC around. (24)
Round 3: CH 1, SC in same ST. CH 3, skip next ST, *SC in next ST, CH 3, skip next ST* repeat from * to * around ending with CH 3.
Now, work in continuous rounds, do not join until noted.
Round 4: SC in first CH-3 space, *CH 3, sc in next CH-3 space,* repeat from * to * around.
Rnd 5-12: *CH 3, SC in next CH-3 space,* repeat around. Add more rounds if taller bottle is being used. (Reminder: the cotton will stretch out)
Round 13: SC in next CH-3 space, *SC in next SC, 2 SC in CH-3 space,* repeat around, join to first SC. (36)
Round 14: CH 1, SC in next 17 ST, CH 15 (forms button hole), SC in next 18 ST, join to first SC.
Round 15: CH 1, SLST in next 6 ST. CH 2, DC in next 3 ST. *CH 1, turn, SC in next 3 ST. CH 2, turn, DC in next 3 ST.* Repeat until desired length for handle is acquired.
Attach to opposite side with a SLST in each ST.
SLST around to first SLST of the round. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew button on.
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