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I loved last weeks free pattern { Blissful Water Bottle Sling } so much that I had to do another one. I think it’s the perfect way to use the lace stitches we’re learning in the #21daysoflaceknitstitches. This pattern uses the
Day 3 Beginner Lace Knit Stitch.
This one seemed to knit up faster than last week’s pattern. Hmmm…. It could be because I just made one. Maybe it’s because it’s a 4 row repeat instead of a 6 row repeat, so it’s even easier to memorize. :) I love easy patterns! Plus, it ends like a hat, so if you’ve knitted a hat, the decrease will be a breeze. If you’re a little nervous about knitting a hat, then this will help you get familiar with how a hat ends.
About:
Available Sizes: Two
Size: 16.9oz water bottle & 24oz Hydro Flask
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
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Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Magic Loop Method
Knit Flat
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 40 – 70 yards {37 – 64 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks, Dishie
Needle Size: US 7 {4.5mm} Circular Needles with a 24″ {60cm} Cable
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Knitting Needles
Extras: Stitch Markers
Details:
Measurement: {24oz} 8” x 4″ {20cm x 10cm} {Without Strap}
Measurement: {16.9oz} 6” x 4″ {15cm x 10cm} {Without Strap}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit from the top down.
You can try it on the water bottle as you go.
I knit mine a little smaller than the bottle because it stretches when you wear it.
Pick a soft yarn because it rubs on your neck {I like the dishie yarn, it’s soft & comfortable to wear, no this isn’t sponsored, it’s just my opinion}.
When knitting in the round, you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
The only difference between the 16.9oz version and the 24oz version is the height.
Video:
Sling Pattern, Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method:
Using size US 7 needles
CO 29 STS, Split 14 STS on one needle and 15 STS on the other, PM {optional}, join in the round
Round 1: *K2TOG, YO* K1
Round 2: *K*
Round 3: *YO, SKP* K1
Round 4: *K*
*16.9oz : Repeat rounds 1-4, 7 more times, for a total of 8 times.
*24oz : Repeat rounds 1-4, 10 more times, for a total of 11 times.
Next 3 Rounds: *K*
Decrease for the bottom:
Next Round: *K5, K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 25 STS remaining}
Next Round: *K4, K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 21 STS remaining}
Next Round: *K3, K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 17 STS remaining}
Next Round: *K2, K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 13 STS remaining}
Next Round: *K1, K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 9 STS remaining}
Next Round: *K2TOG* K1 {decrease 4 STS, 5 STS remaining}
Do not bind-off. Leave a tail, about 8″ {20cm}, and pull it through the remaining STS. Pull tight and push through the center hole to the inside and weave in the ends.
Strap Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
Using size US 11 needles
CO 7 STS {or any odd number of STS}
Every row: *K1, P1* K1 {seed stitch}
Repeat until desired length, keep in mind that it’ll stretch a couple of inches when wearing with the weight of a water bottle. {I knitted mine until it was 41” {104cm} long, with a little tugging as I went, it ended up being 48” {122cm} long after wearing it.}
Seam the straps onto the sling, be careful not to twist the strap. :)
Sling Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
Using size US 7 needles
Row 1 = RS
CO 29 STS
Row 0 {WS}: *P*
Row 1 {RS}: *K2TOG, YO* K1
Row 2 {WS}: *P*
Row 3 {RS}: K2 *YO, SKP* K1
Row 4 {WS}: *P*
*16.9oz : Repeat rounds 1-4, 7 more times, for a total of 8 times.
*24oz : Repeat rounds 1-4, 10 more times, for a total of 11 times.
Next Row {RS}: *K*
Next Row {WS}: *P*
Next Row {RS}: *K*
Decrease for the bottom:
Next Row {WS}: *WYIF S1PW, P1, PSSO, P5* P1 {-4 STS, 25 STS remaining}
Next Row {RS}: K1 *K4, K2TOG* {-4 STS, 21 STS remaining}
Next Row {WS}: *WYIF S1PW, P1, PSSO, P3* P1 {-4 STS, 17 STS remaining}
Next Row {RS}: K1 *K2, K2TOG* {-4 STS, 13 STS remaining}
Next Row {WS}: *WYIF S1PW, P1, PSSO, P1* P1 {-4 STS, 9 STS remaining}
Next Row {RS}: K1 *K2TOG* {-4 STS, 5 STS remaining}
Seam the sides together.
Strap Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
Using size US 11 needles
CO 7 STS {or any odd number of STS}
Every row: *K1, P1* K1 {seed stitch}
Repeat until desired length, keep in mind that it’ll stretch a couple of inches when wearing with the weight of a water bottle. {I knitted mine until it was 41” {104cm} long, with a little tugging as I went, it ended up being 48” {122cm} long after wearing it.}
Seam the straps onto the sling, be careful not to twist the strap. :)
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
KITR – knit in the round
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
P2TOG – purl 2 stitches together
PM – place marker
PSSO – pass slipped stitch over
RS – right side
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
SKP – slip 1 stitch knit-wise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
WYIF – with yarn in front
YO – yarn over
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