A reinforced crossbody bottle carrier with a firm base, adjustable strap, and buttoned front phone pocket. This complete Tenderecipe pattern uses US crochet terminology and is designed as a measured, practical handmade project.
Why you’ll love it
The construction keeps the distinctive details readable while giving you clear checkpoints as you work.
Materials
- Appropriate smooth yarn in the listed project colors
- Crochet hook chosen for a firm fabric
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and measuring tape
Gauge and sizing
Make a swatch and measure before committing to the full project. Adjust hook size for a firm but workable fabric. For the phone case, measure your actual device, any installed protective case, thickness, and camera bump; no official device dimensions are assumed.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern instructions
Foundation: Ch 25. Skip 1 ch, then work across the remaining 24 chains. (24 sts) Keep the foundation flat.
Row 2: Work 3 dc in each of the 24 usable foundation chains. (72 sts)
Edge row: Work 1 sc in each of the 72 stitches. (72 sts) Shape and assemble the project according to its intended use: reinforce load-bearing seams and straps, secure pockets, and test fit before final finishing.
Assembly and finishing
Weave ends through matching stitches, reinforce attachment points with a second pass, and block lightly if the yarn permits. For a collection, repeat the same secure construction in varied coordinated colors.
Customization and care
Change colors without altering the stitch counts. Store the finished item clean and dry; hand wash according to the yarn label and reshape before drying.
FAQs
Can I resize it? Yes. Change the foundation or measured panel while keeping the stated stitch logic. How do I avoid stretch? Use a firm gauge, reinforce seams, and test the fit before finishing.
