SNAPPY TOTS FREE CROCHET PATTERN

Water Bottle Soaker

Originally designed for Beanies for Bravery

PROJECT UPDATE

We Are Not Currently Collecting Water Bottle Soakers

This Water Bottle Soaker was originally designed as a special project connected with Beanies for Bravery. Over the years, Snappy Friends have helped us send these handmade bottle coolers to U.S. service members stationed in hot climates.

We are not currently accepting Water Bottle Soakers. Please watch Snappy Tots for future announcements in case this project returns in an upcoming season.

OUR CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT

🇺🇸 Beanies for Bravery

Beanies for Bravery is currently collecting handmade crochet and knit beanies for U.S. service members. If you would like to help, you can find the current requirements, free beanie patterns, mailing information and ways to support shipping on the Beanies for Bravery page.

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How Did the Water Bottle Soaker Project Start?

A few years ago, my oldest son spent six months in Africa with the Army, and—as you can imagine—it was HOT.

He told us that service members would soak a sock in water, put a water bottle inside it and hang it from the outside mirror of their trucks. As they drove, the moving air helped cool the water.

How cool is that?! Literally. 😂

After hearing that, we started brainstorming a crochet version that could do the same job while saving a few socks along the way.

That little idea turned into the Water Bottle Soaker project, and Snappy Friends eventually helped us send more than 1,000 soakers to U.S. service members. [oai_citation:1‡Snappy Tots](https://snappy-tots.com/project-cool-troops/)

THE PATTERN IS STILL HERE!

🧶 Make a Water Bottle Soaker

Even though we are not currently collecting these for Beanies for Bravery, the free crochet pattern is still available below for you to make and enjoy.

Materials and Details

Yarn: worsted weight COTTON yarn (approximately 92 yards)
Crochet Hook: H
Miscellaneous: yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge: Not important for this project. Instead, check measurements along the way, as listed in pattern.
Measurements: 9-9.5” tall x 4.5” wide, Handle – 12-14” long x 1″ wide.

Instructions
1. With H hook and yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place marker for working in the round. (8sts)

2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (16sts)

3. *Sc, 2 sc in next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts) 1.75″ across

4. *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st*, repeat to end of round. (32sts) 2.25-2.5″ across

5-6. Sc in each st to end of round. After round #6 the piece will start to cup.

7. Hdc in each st to end of round until piece measures 7.5” from starting point/beginning circle (measure flat).

8-9. Sc in each st to end of round.
10. Place marker for start of round. This step starts the handle. Sl st in next st, ch 100, sk 2 sts on rim, sl st in next st, sc in each st on rim to end of round.11. Sc in each ch across handle, sc in each st to end of round.
12. Sl st in each st across handle, sc in each st to end of round.
13. For the first part of this round, please refer to photos below. Sc across handle, working into space below each sl st. Sc in each st to end of round. Working “around” the sl st round creates a stronger handle.

14. Sc in each st across handle and in each st to end of round.
15. Sl st in each st across handle and in each st to end of round. Finish off and weave in end.

Finished Your Water Bottle Soaker?

I hope you enjoyed making it! While we are not currently collecting these for Beanies for Bravery, they still make a handy little summer project for your own water bottle, camping trips, road trips and outdoor adventures.

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🇺🇸 Beanies for Bravery Is Currently Open

Our current Beanies for Bravery season is collecting simple handmade crochet and knit beanies for U.S. service members. You can also help by writing thank-you notes or becoming a Shipping Sponsor.

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Common Crochet Abbreviations

beg	beginning	ch	chain
sl st	slip stitch	st	stitch
sp	space	sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet	dc	double crochet
tr	treble/triple crochet	bp	back post
fp	front post	blo	back loop only
flo	front loop only	sc2tog	single crochet 2 sts together
hdc2tog	half double crochet 2 sts together	dc2tog	double crochet 2 sts together
*	repeat instructions	yo	yarn over

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If you make a Water Bottle Soaker, I would love to see it. Share your finished project with Snappy Tots on social media and tag me so I can cheer you on!

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