Water bottle cover / holder [FREE PATTERN]

I've replaced my original bottle cover with this one and I lovvveeee it so much.  

Hope there won't be any mistakes in my pattern.

Do let me know if there is.

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK - Sunshine

Hook size: 4.5mm

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

FLO = front loop only

BLO = back loop only

f/o = fasten off

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12)

Rnd 3: *2 sc, then 1 sc in next st*; repeat * around (18)

Rnd 4: *2 sc, then 1 sc in next 2 sts*; repeat * around (24)

Rnd 5: *2 sc, then 1 sc in next 3 sts*; repeat * around (30)

Rnd 6: *2 sc, then 1 sc in next 4 sts*; repeat * around (36)

Rnd 7: *2 sc, then 1 sc in next 5 sts*; repeat * around (42)

(Before you continue to Rnd 8, measure the size of your piece of work to your bottle. If it is too big for your bottle, reduce the number of Rnd; if it is too small, add the number of Rnd, until the size of your work fits your bottle.)

Rnd 8: Working in FLO, 1 sc in each st

Rnd 9 - 14: Working in both loops, 1 sc in each st

(Repeat more Rnds as you desire)

Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st; join with sl st to top of first st.

Rnd 16: Ch 3; skip next st; *1 hdc in next st, ch 1; skip next st*; repeat * around; join with sl st to top of first hdc.

Rnd 17 - 35: sl st; Ch 3, *1 hdc, Ch 1*; repeat * around; join with sl st to top of first hdc; Ch 1.

(Measure the size of your piece of work to your bottle, add or reduce Rnd)

Rnd 36 - *1 sc, then ch 1*; repeat *around; join with sl st to top of first st; Ch 1.

Rnd 37 - 38: 1 sc in each st; join with sl st to top of first st; Ch 1.

Rnd 39: Using FLO, 1 sc in each st; join with sl st to top of first st; do not f/o, we will continue to make strap .

Strap:

Row 1: Using BLO from Rnd 39, 1 sc in first 4 sts; Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 sc in each st; Ch 1, turn.

Repeat row 2 until your desire length. (I'm doing my strap until row 15, you can continue if you want a longer strap which can be carried over your shoulder or hold)

F/o once strap is completed.

Sew the strap on Rnd 36 with tapestry needle, in line with Row 1. (If you are doing a longer strap, sew it on Rnd 39, right opposite your Row 1. I actually recommend you not to do the same strap as mine as I sew them on the same side, when I lift up, it stretches only on one side.)

Weave in ends.

I hope my pattern helps. Good luck. :)

Yarn purchased from LoveKnitting (Highly recommend)

I've purchased some yarns from LoveKnitting 2 days ago and they arrived today!

I was surprised with the delivery speed.

As I put my order after 5pm, so they actually shipped out my yarns yesterday and as they promised, they were delivered the next day.

They have lots of yarns to choose from and I just found out that they ship to other countries as well.

Guess it will be suitable for Malaysians because it's kinda difficult to get the yarns that we want over there. 

I'm currently in UK, so I bought quite a few yarns to bring home but not too much as I have limited luggage space. heh!

They provided me with a link that i can share with my friends for 15% off and free shipping for their first order at LoveKnitting.

Anyone that is interested can just click on the link above to receive the offer.

If you are not referred, you will only get 15% off for your first order, without free shipping (that's what i get for my first order). You will only get free shipping when you purchase above certain amount. So i think this is a good offer that must be shared. Too bad i don't have friends that crochet. LOL!

I'm currently working on water bottle holder with my newly purchased yarn. Can't wait to finish it. Gtg. Have a great day! :)

Baymax amigurumi keychain [ADDED: FREE PATTERN]

Baymax keychain ;)

ADDED: FREE PATTERN

Yarn: 100% acrylic double knit (Knitting Essentials bought from Poundland)

Hook size: 2.5mm (baymax), 1.5mm (red heart)

Size: approx. 10cm

Abbreviations:

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

2tog = crochet two stitches together

f/o = finish off

Head:

Rnd 1: Magic circle or an adjustable loop with 6 sts (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc, then 2 sc in next st (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, then 2 sc in next st (24)

Rnd 5 - 9: 1 sc in each st (24)

Rnd 10: 1 sc in next 2 sts, then 2tog (18)

Start stuffing

Rnd 11: 1 sc, then 2tog (12)

Rnd 12: 2tog (6)

F/o

Arms (2 pieces):

Rnd 1: Magic circle or an adjustable loop with 5 sts (5)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (10)

Rnd 3 - 5: 1 sc in each st (10)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in next 3 sts, then 2tog (8)

Rnd 7 - 10: 1 sc in each st (8)

Stuff

F/o 

Legs (2 pieces):

Rnd 1: Magic circle or an adjustable loop with 6 sts (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12)

Rnd 3 - 6: 1 sc in each st (12)
F/o

Continue to the body, combining another leg.

Body (combining with the legs):

Rnd 7: 1 sc in next 3 sts, then 2 sc in next st (30)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st (30)

Rnd 9: 1 sc in next 4 sts, then 2 sc in next st (36)

Rnd 10 - 13: 1 sc in each st (36)

Rnd 14: 1 sc in next 4 sts, then 2tog (30)

Rnd 15 - 17: 1 sc in each st (30)

Start stuffing

Rnd 18: 1 sc in next 3 sts, then 2tog (24)

Rnd 19: 1 sc in next 2 sts, then 2tog (18)

Rnd 20: 1 sc, then 2tog (12)

F/o

Sew all the body parts together.
Use the yarn tail from the legs to sew the space between the legs.

Red heart:

You can cut a tiny heart shape from felt and glue it on or just follow the Youtube tutorial (click here) I followed for the tiny red heart.

Eyes:

Glue on safety eyes and sew a black yarn between the eyes.

Have fun making this! :)

My first amigurumi - Couple bears

They are supposed to look like bride and groom but since i'm giving them to my Malay friend (Malays wear their traditional clothes for wedding), so i did not have the bride veil on.

This is my first amigurumi, with limited skills, limited resources and limited time, i'm not satisfy with the groom but quite satisfy with the bride. heh!

I've just posted them out to my friend and i forgot to measure their size. They are approximately 13cm - 15cm.