Welcome to the cozy and nostalgic world of crochet! 🧶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free pattern for a Granny Square Bottle Cover—a charming blend of tradition and practicality, perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to your everyday essentials! Whether you love incorporating timeless granny squares into creative projects, crafting stylish and functional accessories, or simply want to give your favorite bottle a beautiful handcrafted cover, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a delightful design with classic motifs and a snug fit! 💛
This project embraces bold colors, intricate patterns, and cozy textures, bringing warmth and charm to your crochet collection! 🌿 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Granny Square Bottle Cover turns out just right—ready to protect your bottle, add personality to your décor, or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant hues, soft neutrals, or playful pastels, and let’s stitch up a stylish granny square bottle cover! ✨
🧶 Granny Square Bottle Cover – Free Crochet Pattern
Turn any bottle or jar into a cozy, colorful statement piece with this charming granny square bottle cover! Perfect for upcycling old vases or bottles and giving your space a handmade flair. 💐
🧵 Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly to Intermediate – Great project for practicing color changes and square joining.
📏 Finished Size
Designed to fit an average wine or water bottle (approx. 11–12 inches tall and 3–4 inches in diameter). Easily adjustable by modifying the number of granny squares and rounds.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
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Pink (Top & Bottom)
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Green (Square centers)
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Blue (Main body)
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White (Borders)
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Purple (Accents)
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Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Optional: drawstring with tassel
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Empty bottle or vase
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sp – Space
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
🔲 Make 6 Granny Squares
Classic 3-Round Granny Squares
🎨 Color Changes:
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Round 1: Green
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Round 2: Purple
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Round 3: Blue
⬛ Square Pattern (Make 6)
Round 1 (Center):
With green yarn:
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MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) x3
Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (4 clusters)
FO.
Round 2:
Join purple in any ch-2 sp:
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Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc (corner made)
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(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner
Repeat around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
FO.
Round 3:
Join blue in any corner ch-2 sp:
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Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc (corner made)
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(3 dc in next sp) x1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner repeat around
Join with sl st. FO and weave ends.
🧵 Assembly of Squares
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Arrange 3 squares side by side for front.
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Repeat for back with remaining 3 squares.
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Join squares using whip stitch or sl st through back loops only to form a cylinder.
⬇️ Base Circle (Pink)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
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sc, inc x6 (18)
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2 sc, inc x6 (24)
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Continue increasing until your circle matches bottle base. (e.g., 42–48 sts)
FO leaving long tail.
Sew to bottom of assembled square tube.
⬆️ Neck & Top Ruffle
With pink yarn:
Join yarn to top of square cylinder.
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Sc evenly around top edge (approx. 48–54 sc)
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Work 5–6 rows of sc for neck.
Ruffle Flare:
3. Inc in each st around (doubles the stitch count)
4. Optional: Repeat inc round for extra ruffles
FO.
🎀 Optional Drawstring
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Ch 100 or more for string
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Weave through last row of sc in neck
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Add a tassel at the end (optional)
💡 Tips
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You can line the inside with fabric for extra strength
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Stiffen top with fabric glue or starch for more structure
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Vary your square count for larger bottles or jars
Your Granny Square Bottle Cozy is now ready to brighten up your table, shelf, or craft corner! 🧶✨
