The Gilded Vine Wine Bottle Holder: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Elegant Hostess Gift
Elevate Your Gifting with The Gilded Vine Wine Bottle Holder
There is something truly special about giving a handmade gift—it carries warmth, intention, and a story. The Gilded Vine Wine Bottle Holder is designed to be that perfect hostess gift: elegant, textured, and surprisingly quick to crochet. Using a rich burgundy main color and a subtle gold accent, this pattern creates a soft, tapered cylinder that hugs a standard 750ml wine bottle. The textured mesh stitch pattern, combined with a delicate scalloped top edge and a gilded rim, makes it a standout piece for any dinner party or celebration. Whether you are a confident beginner or an experienced crocheter looking for a satisfying weekend project, this pattern will guide you step by step to create a gift that feels both luxurious and personal.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies. The gauge is not critical, but consistency will ensure a proper fit for your bottle.
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in two colors:
- Main Color (MC): Deep Burgundy – approx 150g / 300m
- Contrast Color (CC): Gold or Brass – approx 20g / 40m
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows in pattern stitch = 4 inches (10 cm). Gauge is not critical, but consistency ensures proper fit.
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional).
Step-by-Step Instructions
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up. The holder is designed to fit a standard 750ml wine bottle. Read through all instructions before beginning.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- MC: Main Color
- CC: Contrast Color
Special Stitch
- V-Stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch.
Pattern Instructions
Bottom of the Holder (Solid Circle)
Round 1: With MC, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc)
Body (Textured Mesh Pattern)
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip next st, V-st in next st, skip next st. *dc in next st, skip next st, V-st in next st, skip next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 V-sts, 12 dc)
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), V-st in the ch-1 space of the next V-st, dc in next dc. *dc in next dc, V-st in ch-1 space of next V-st, dc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (12 V-sts, 24 dc)
Rounds 8-15: Repeat Round 7. The pattern will create a beautiful textured mesh. After completing Round 15, you will have worked 10 rounds of the mesh pattern total (Rounds 6-15).
Neck and Scalloped Edge
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around (sc in each dc and in each ch-1 space of V-sts). Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. Join with sl st. (48 sc)
Round 18: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. *ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 ch-5 loops)
Round 19: Sl st into first ch-5 loop. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-5 loop around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off MC.
Gilded Rim (Contrast Color)
Round 20: Attach CC with a sl st to the back loop of any sc from Round 17 (the round before the loops). Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around (working only in the back loops). Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off CC. Weave in all ends.
Finishing
Gently block the holder if desired. Insert the wine bottle from the bottom, allowing the neck to protrude through the top opening. The scalloped edge will sit elegantly around the bottle's neck. Your Gilded Vine Wine Bottle Holder is now ready to gift or display!
