The water bottle satchel crochet project is a beginner-friendly and super cute addition to your accessory wardrobe. It takes around five hours from start to finish if you are a slow crocheter like myself. It is a perfect way to pass time with school lingering in the back of our heads. 

First, you will need size four yarn and a 5-millimeter size hook. You will also need a pair of scissors, a small crochet needle and fun medium-sized beads (optional). 

This project is easy and fun for anyone to do. I just made a water bottle holder for a friend, so they do not have to carry their water bottle when school is in full force. It can hold up to a 32-ounce Hydro Flask and tie at the bottle’s neck to ensure it does not fall out.

Don’t be intimidated by this crochet holder. I messed up a few times in the beginning too. It takes practice and patience to create, so don’t give up if it takes a few tries.

Good luck, and have fun. Happy crocheting and welcome back to school!

Step 1: Beginning

• Create a magic circle
• Chain two 

Step 2: Round 1

• Crochet 12 double crochet along the magic circle
• Tighten by pulling the loose end of the string
• Slip stitch into the second chain (this will complete the circle)
• Chain two

Step 3: Round 2

• Crochet two double crochets in the first stitch
• Repeat in every stitch to complete the second round
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two

Step 4: Round 3

• Crochet two double crochets in the first stitch
• Crochet one double crochet in the second stitch
• Repeat this 2DC-1DC-2DC-1DC-2DC pattern in the remaining stitches to complete the third round
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two

Step 5: Round 4

• Crochet two double crochets in the first stitch
• Crochet one double crochet in the second and third stitch
• Repeat 2DC-1DC-1DC-2DC-1DC-1DC-2DC pattern in the remaining stitches to complete the fourth round 
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two

Step 6: Row 1-4

• Crochet one double crochet in the first stitch 
• Repeat in every stitch to complete the first row
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two 
• Repeat step six for three more rows

Step 7: Row 5-16

• Chain two 
• Skip the first two stitches and crochet one double crochet into the third stitch
• Chain two and skip two stitches again, placing one double crochet in the third crochet
• Repeat this 1DC-1C-1C-1DC-1C-1C-1DC pattern in the remaining stitches to complete the fifth row
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two
• Repeat step seven for 11 more rows. 

Step 8: Row 17

• Crochet a single crochet in the first stitch
• Repeat this 1SC-1SC-1SC-1SC-1SC-1SC pattern in the remaining stitches to complete the 17th row
• Connect with a slip stitch and chain two

Step 9: Row 18

• Repeat step seven for one row only
• Take your scissors and cut about 4 inches of extra yarn at the end of your water bottle holder 
• With your crochet hook, pull the yarn through the last loop and pull to tighten
• With your crochet needle, thread the yarn and sew the end yarn through the top of row 18 until it is completely gone

Step 10: Bottle String 

• On a new piece of yarn, chain 102
• In the 99th chain or third from the end, crochet one single crochet
• In the remaining 98 stitches, crochet one single crochet and cut 4 inches of extra yarn at the end of the string
• Pull the yarn through the last loop and use your crochet needle to weave both yarn end pieces through the bottle string

Step 11: Handle/Strap Row 1

• Chain two crochet in the ninth stitch to the left of the seam
• Crochet six single crochets
• Chain two

Step 12: Row 2-70/150

• Crochet one single crochet in the second stitch 
• Repeat for the remaining five stitches and chain two
• Repeat step 12 for 68 more rows to create a handle for your bottle
• Repeat step 12 for 148 more rows to create a cross body strap for your bottle

Step 13: Connecting the Strap

• Cut about 6 inches of extra yarn from the end of the strap 
• Pull the yarn through the last loop and pull tight
• Sew the end of the strap with the yarn string ten stitches to the right of the bottle holders seem
• Use the string to continue sewing the end of the strap the bottle holder going from stitch 10 to stitch 16 

Step 14: Add Beads (Optional) 

• Add beads and tie a knot at the end of the bottle strings to add some extra flare