DisneyWitch
Mouseketeer
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So...I'm a crafty kind of gal, with a love of crochet. I just bought myself a Bobble water filter bottle for my trip to WDW, and realized that I had NO way to hold it well. I didn't want to deal with icky condensation on the outside of the bottle in my bag. The holders I saw on the web didn't suit me, and I just decided to make my own. Of course, that means I got to start a new project!
I began this on Tuesday evening, and it took about 5 hours to develop and create. Tonight, while watching Lilo & Stitch with the SO, I finished the bottle holder I had been working on.
I found a generic bottle holder pattern on the web, and adapted it to my needs. Since I'm planning on wearing a backpack, I didn't want something with a big long strap; I made a wrist strap that I could either hook to my bag with a carabiner or carry easily.
For those who are interested: This is a pretty easy pattern, done in rounds using nothing more than double crochet and single (back loop only) crochet. I used a tangerine colored #3 crochet thread, because worsted weight yarn would have been too bulky and not absorbent enough, with a "C" hook. I hand strung beads onto the thread and incorporated them in the crochet itself.
I think it turned out pretty swell, considering it was my first go-round. Turns out that was a blessing in disguise - the beads actually help me grip the bottle better and happen to be just spaced enough for my fingers! It's girly enough to appeal to my feminine side, but utilitarian too.
Sorry for crowing...pictures are attached. Sorry they're on their side, I can't figure out how to rotate them!
I began this on Tuesday evening, and it took about 5 hours to develop and create. Tonight, while watching Lilo & Stitch with the SO, I finished the bottle holder I had been working on.
I found a generic bottle holder pattern on the web, and adapted it to my needs. Since I'm planning on wearing a backpack, I didn't want something with a big long strap; I made a wrist strap that I could either hook to my bag with a carabiner or carry easily.
For those who are interested: This is a pretty easy pattern, done in rounds using nothing more than double crochet and single (back loop only) crochet. I used a tangerine colored #3 crochet thread, because worsted weight yarn would have been too bulky and not absorbent enough, with a "C" hook. I hand strung beads onto the thread and incorporated them in the crochet itself.
I think it turned out pretty swell, considering it was my first go-round. Turns out that was a blessing in disguise - the beads actually help me grip the bottle better and happen to be just spaced enough for my fingers! It's girly enough to appeal to my feminine side, but utilitarian too.
Sorry for crowing...pictures are attached. Sorry they're on their side, I can't figure out how to rotate them!
