WATER CARRIER CROCHET PATTERN

You may or may not know, but my husband and I love walking, and when we do long walks we need to hydrate.  Of course on these long walks (8 -14 miles) we always carry backpacks filled with water, snacks and lunch.  So naturally one of these water carriers would not be necessary, however we also do shorter walks (4 - 6 miles) where I always carry at least 1 litre of water, and it is on these short walks where I need a simple carrier for my water bottle.

And here it is, a simple water carrier, created in a moment of madness, yes madness, it is summer here in the UK and the weather has been warm to hot and really it's not ideal crochet weather, however I find it hard to NOT crochet in the evenings unless I am occupied in more entertaining pursuits.

PATTERN DETAILS:  

I used DMC Petra 3 (4ply) - Fingering weight, and Hook:  2.5mm (B-1).

JIMMY Water Carrier Crochet Pattern 

Start with a magic ring, and make a base of single crochet. Changing colour every round.

Soon as you have the base same size as your water bottle stop increasing, and start the body of the bag.

For the body of the bag, use SWATCH THREE stitch and change colour every round, or every two rounds.

Continue for desired length finishing with a border of single crochet, half double crochet and single crochet.

Do not cut yarn, continue with making the strap.

Using MC single crochet desired number of stitches, over the CC yarn, change colour in last stitch, turn, and single crochet over the MC yarn.

Continue in this manner until desired length.

Attach with single crochet to other side of bag.

By using this method of crocheting over the contrast yarn, you will achieve a stronger, thicker strap and by changing colour you will have one row of each colour.

I made my strap long enough to cross over my body.

SPECIAL NOTE:  The strap and bag will stretch as soon as you add weight to it.  I over-estimated the length of the strap, so after the first use it was way too long, even for my husband.   SEE SOLUTION BELOW.

To remedy the problem, of the much too long strap, I bought a couple of D-buckles and unpicked the last row of single crochet which attached the strap to the base.

Then with a single crochet stitch, attached the D-buckles. Now I can adjust the strap length to suit the wearer.

Hope you enjoying  the beautiful sunny weather,

Ciao, Ciao...

Summer Sun and Cotton Brim Hats

The WALKER Sun hat is designed for summer sun protection, 

and for those who enjoy the outdoors.

To be worn when you are

 gardening, beaching, walking, hiking, exploring, travelling, sightseeing or on a jungle safari

Simply the perfect wide brim breathable cotton hat 

made using Rowan Cotton Glace 5ply

and a 3.5mm (E-4) hook.

The hats wide brim is self-supporting, thanks to the Rowan Cotton Glace yarn, and for a better fit add the adjustable drawstring.

Pattern Details:

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Sizes:  Four (4) sizes - Toddler to Adult

This pattern is available in USA (American) 

and UK (British) Crochet Terms.

You will need to SELECT the CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase.

This WALKER SUN HAT crochet pattern
is available 

 from my online shops

Ravelry       Craftsy      Lovecrochet

Hope you enjoy the beautiful sunny weather,

Ciao, Ciao...

2008 (C) Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet

All Rights Reserved.

Swatch Three - How to crochet offset filet

How a simple double crochet and chain one, can make a filet net or mesh.  This Swatch stitch pattern creates an easy offset (slanted) filet net.

This swatch uses:

• double crochet (or treble crochet for the British) and
• chain one

This stitch pattern uses even number of sts (add 3 extra sts for foundation ch).

Make your swatch:

R1:  Ch27, 1dc in 5th ch from hook, *1ch, miss 1ch, 1dc in next ch, rep from * to end, turn.
R2:  Ch4, *1dc in next ch sp, 1ch,  rep from * to end, work 1dc in ch4 sp, turn.
Rep R2 until desired length is reached.

This is a great stitch pattern for a stretchy market bag or water bottle carrier.

HOOK:  3mm (E-4)
YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Cotton - (Fingering weight)

USA - American Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
ch	chain stitch
dc	double crochet
R	row
rep	repeat
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CROCHET SWATCHES

1. Swatch One - How to Single Crochet FL and BL

2. Swatch Two - How to Crochet Offset Filet

3. Swatch Four - How to Crochet Spider Stitch

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com

Copyright © 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved.  All materials contained on this website, including images, are protected by the UK and International Copyright Law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Barbara Summers. Please CONTACT me at crocknit@gmail.com if you wish to obtain such permission.