Free knitting patterns for slings, carriers, holders, and covers for water bottles. Updated 9/15/23
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Free Patterns
Sipp-A-Roo Bottle Cozy
Diagonally striped water bottle sling with a short strap the perfect size for hanging on a bicycle or when pushing a stroller. This felted bottle bag fits a common half-liter bottle (with hints for larger bottles). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by ColorJoy by LynnH
Belt Loop Bottle Carrier
Water container sling to hold a water or juice bottle when you’re on the go and have little to no pockets. Just put your belt through the loop and go on your way! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Megan Bassett
Tulip Time Bottle Carrier
Water container sling features a tulip pattern in fairisle-style stranded knitting. To help support the weight of a 600ml bottle of water, the straps overlap to wrap right around the bottle. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sheila Stokes
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Glee Water Bottle Sling
Mesh water bottle carrier knit with a 4 round repeat. 2 Size: 16.9oz water bottle & 24oz Hydro Flask. Uses one skein 50 – 60 yards {46 – 55 meters} of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
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Bishi Water Bottle Carrier
Mesh container carrier with 2 options for strap – garter stitch or stockinette ties. The project can be knit in a couple of hours and requires less than a ball of worsted yarn according to the designer Georgie Hallam.
Blissful Water Bottle Sling
Lace water bottle carrier knit with a 6 round repeat. 2 Size: 16.9oz water bottle & 24oz Hydro Flask. Uses one skein 50 - 60 yards (46 - 55 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the pdf
- Get Hydro Flasks at Amazon
- Get the recommended Knit Picks Dishie yarn at Amazon
Cancer Support Ribbon Water Bottle Holder
This water bottle cozy features a cable design in the shape of awareness ribbons. It’s great for fund raising walks. This cozy can be made in a different color to support various causes. Designed by Diane M Scott
Patterns for Purchase
Lighthouse Water Bottle Bag Caddy
Water bottle carrier sling designed to look like a lighthouse complete with knit seagull bird charm. Size 27cm tall x 12cm across, to hold a 500ml water bottle. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
ZigBagZ Mini Collection
Set of patterns for 2 water bottle carriers and small purse with zigzag stripes in selfstriping yarn with solid contrast. BottleZig for half-liter or sport bottles. SportZig holds a liter water bottle or a 2-cup Thermos(tm). BabyZig bag is perfect for wallet, keys and cell phone. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Lynn DT Hershberger.
Lacy Water Bottle Cozy
Give your water bottle a makeover with this lace cover with a pattern from Barbara Walker’s A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. This pattern includes instructions to adapt this cover to fit any sized water bottle. Designed by ZiziRho.