Rainbow Hearts Bottle Holder – Free Crochet Pattern

Spring is going to be here soon, although you wouldn’t know it by looking out my window. The ground is covered with a few inches of snow, and more is falling. It’s March here in New England, so, anything goes weather-wise.

When the warmer weather does get here I look forward to being outside much more of the time, hula hooping and going for walks. Music festivals are also a family favorite, so we try to get to one or two a year – as finances allow. Crochet water bottle holders are really great for festivals, walking/hiking, and any other activity where you will be wanting to reach for a gulp of water fairly often.

The “Rainbow Hearts” crochet bottle holder is a fun way to keep your water handy, yet hands free. Moms, I know you’ll find water bottle holders particularly wonderful. Make your child(ren) a fun water bottle holder they will want to carry around and then you won’t have to carry 3 extra water bottles in your oversized purse.

Now, let’s address the rainbow 🌈. I have always loved the rainbow colors, ever since I was a little girl and obsessed with Rainbow Brite. I’m dating myself now but that’s ok…
The gay and lesbian community have adopted the rainbow as a symbol of pride, this is commonplace news. For the record, I believe in equal rights for all people of all races, which means any two humans should be allowed to marry and be together if they want to, without fear of discrimination based on who they love. So, if you are gay and would like to use this crochet pattern to make a pride bottle holder, awesome! For the ultra conservative people who feel inclined to get preachy with me for my views, save your breath, it’s not worth your time or mine. We can enjoy crocheting and not have the same opinion.

As I mentioned, I have loved rainbows since I was a little girl. So you know what? Even thought I’m straight, I still wear rainbows! Yes, you too, even if you are not gay, can wear rainbows. It’s true! The world will not explode. Will one or two people wonder if you are gay? Maybe. But who cares? If you want to wear rainbow colors, dammit, wear rainbow colors. They’re fun.

Bernat Handicrafter Big Ball Cotton YarnOf course, the bottle holder doesn’t have to be rainbow, it can be whatever colors you like! I made a gray one with pink hearts and it’s really cute. I was running low on the gray and was afraid of not having enough yarn, so I skipped one repeat at the end and made the strap much shorter. It still fits regular size water bottles, perfect for my little girl.

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Rainbow Hearts Bottle Holder – Free Crochet Pattern

120 Yards Worsted Weight in main color (A), 10 yards each of every other color

Size G hook – Small/Medium
Size H hook – Large/XL

Color A – White (or any neutral color)
Color B – Red
Color C – Orange
Color D – Yellow
Color E – Green
Color F – Blue
Color G – Purple

Special Stitch – 3dcpop: Work 3 double crochet into designated stitch. Remove hook from loop. Insert hook in top of first double crochet. Put loop back on hook. Pull through double crochet. 3dcpop made.

W/ Color A
1. Ch 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
Join to first sc w/ sl st

2. Ch 1
2 sc in each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (12 sc)

3. Ch 1
Sc in same st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (18 sc)

4. Ch 1
Sc in same st and next st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 2 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (24 sc)

5. Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 2 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 3 st
2 sc n next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (30 sc)

6. Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 3 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 4 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (36 sc)

7. Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 4 st
2 sc in next st
* Sc in next 5 st
2 sc in next st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (42 sc)

8. Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (42 sc)

9. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st (42 sc)
Fasten off

Tulip Etimo Premium Gold Crochet Hooks SetW/ Color B
10. Join to same/joining st w/ sl st
Ch 2 (does not count as st)
(3dcpop, ch 2, 3dcpop) in same st
Ch 3
Sk 6 st
* (3dcpop, ch 2, 3dcpop) in next st
Ch 3
Sk 6 st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first 3dcpop w/ sl st
Sl st into ch-2 sp
Fasten off

W/ Color A
11. Join to same ch-2 sp w/ sl st
Ch 1
Sc in same ch-2 sp
Ch 2
Working over ch-3 sp, dc in 3rd and 4th st from 3dcpop (see photo below)
Ch 2
Sk 3dcpop
* Sc in ch-2 sp
Ch 2
Working over ch-3 sp, dc in 3rd and 4th st from 3dcpop
Ch 2
Sk 3dcpop *
Rep from * to * around
Join to first sc w/ sl st

12. Ch 2 (does not count as st)
Dc in same st and each st around
Join to first dc w/ sl st

13. W/ Color C, Rep 10

14. Rep 11

15. Rep 12

16. W/ Color D, Rep 10

17. Rep 11

18. Rep 12

19. W/ Color E, Rep 10

20. Rep 11

21. Rep 12

22. W/ Color F, Rep 10

23. Rep 11

24. Rep 12

25. W/ Color G, Rep 10

26. Rep 11

27. Rep 12

Strap:
Sl st into next st

Counting over to the left (not counting current stitch), place stitch marker in 21st and 26th stitches. This is where we will join the other side of our strap when finished.

1. Ch 1
Sc in same st and next 5 st

2. Ch 1
Turn
Sc in same st and next 5 st

3. Ch 1
Turn
Sc in same st and next 5 st

4-?. Rep rows 2 and 3 until strap reaches desired length

Attach strap by matching up to marked stitches on other side (be careful not to twist the strap)

Sl st through both strap and body of holder, 6 stitches.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Alternatively, you may whipstitch strap to body of holder.