When I happened across these beautiful crochet covered bottles created by Lock & Spoon, I immediately realized how naked our baby bottles looked and went on a mission to figure out how to make my own bottle cozies.
Since I’m pretty good at following crochet patterns, but not so great at creating my own, I contacted a fellow crocheter and friend to ask for some guidance. For the crocheters out there, here was her advice which worked out perfectly.
1. Make a flat circle of single crochet slightly smaller than the bottom of the bottle.
2. To go up the sides of the bottle, start with a row of single crochet through the back loops of the flat circle.
3. Do a couple single crochet rows through both loops of the stitches of the prior row then start a design.
The design patterns came from Linda Permann’s book, Crochet Adorned and Good Housekeeping’s Illustrated Book of Needlecrafts, which I adapted as best I could to fit around the bottles. To finish off, I ended with a few rows of single crochet, taking out a few stitches to match the curve of the bottle.
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton in Hot Blue, Green Twists, Country Stripes, & Sage Green
Hook: H/8 5mm
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so cute! what a fun idea. also, is that a baby blanket they are sitting on? i need to know more about it.
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These look amazing Carrie! I’m impressed!!
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These look great. I’m not the best crocheter and I don’t need bottle covers any more, but I would love to make them!
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I love these!!!!
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those are adorable!
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Awe! These are just so cute.
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did you make that blanket in the background it is beautiful
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November 13th, 2010 at 6:53 am
I did make the blanket when I was expecting #3 a few years ago. I was sure I blogged about it, but can’t find the post. I need to take a few more pictures and tell you all about it. One of my favorite baby projects.
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These are adorable! Too bad I use liners… Maybe next time. And when someone asks what kind of bottles to register for, I will definitely change my tune, AND THEN make these for them as a gift!!
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Oh my word! Love and want!
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This makes me wish I knew how to crochet. And that I knew someone with a baby. . .
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These are so sweet!! I’m totally adding them to my to-crochet-if-ever-I-get-a-moment-to-myself list!!
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These are adorable, and the colors are so calming! Do you mind me asking what brand of bottles these are? The look to have a great shape (expecting #2).
Love these great work
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