The Seafoam & Shell Wine Bottle Bag: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Coastal-Inspired Carrier

Introducing the Seafoam & Shell Wine Bottle Bag

Elevate your next picnic or gift-giving with this uniquely textured wine bottle bag, featuring a stunning shell stitch pattern and a soft, sandy color palette. This free crochet pattern creates a cozy, durable carrier that perfectly cradles your favorite bottle. The coastal-inspired design, with alternating bands of smooth single crochet and textured shell stitches, evokes the feeling of sand and sea. Perfect for handmade gifts, coastal decor, or simply adding a touch of handmade charm to your next outing, this pattern is beginner-friendly and yields a professional-looking result.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC) - Sandy Beige (approx 150 yds)
  • Contrast Color (CC) - Seafoam Green (approx 80 yds)
• Hook/Needle: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes

• Worked in continuous rounds (do not join unless specified). Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• The bag is worked from the bottom up.

Bottom (MC)

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (24 sts)
5. Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (30 sts)
6. Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts)
7. Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (42 sts)
8. Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
9. Round 9: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)

Body (MC & CC)

10. Round 10: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
11. Round 11: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
12. Round 12: With CC, ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
13. Round 13: With CC, ch 1, *dc in next st, sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
14. Round 14: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
15. Round 15: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
16. Round 16: With CC, ch 1, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
17. Round 17: With CC, ch 1, *dc in next st, sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
18. Repeat Rounds 14-17 until the bag measures approximately 10 inches from the bottom, ending with a MC round (Round 14 or 15).

Neck (MC)

18. Next Round: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
19. Next Round: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
20. Next Round: With MC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
21. Fasten off MC.

Drawstring Casing (CC)

22. Next Round: With CC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
23. Next Round: With CC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
24. Next Round: With CC, ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts* repeat around. (48 sts, 12 ch-2 spaces)
25. Next Round: With CC, ch 1, sc in each st and each ch-2 space around. (48 sts)
26. Next Round: With CC, ch 1, sc in each st around. (48 sts)
27. Fasten off CC and weave in ends.

Drawstring (MC)

28. Make a chain approximately 36 inches long. Fasten off.
29. Weave the chain through the ch-2 spaces of the casing.
30. Tie a knot at each end of the chain to prevent fraying.

Finishing

31. Weave in all remaining ends.
32. Insert a wine bottle into the bag and pull the drawstring to cinch the neck.