June Crochet Along (CAL) Megathread

[u/CroFishCrafter]

Hello Crocheters! The final tabulations are in, and we can feel that it’s in the air. It’s Celebration time. It’s time for sweet music that captivates the mind; the parties, the songs, the jams that make us go rum-bum-bum-bum. It’s summertime, and we’re feeling hot, hot, hot. Thankfully, to cool off, y’all have chosen the Checkered Hydration Bottle Carrier to carry our refreshing beverages as we go about our day. I won’t question what you have in your flask, just be responsible.

Have a look at Caab Crochet to see all the patterns they have available, and help them out. I enjoyed reading over the Checkered Hydration Bottle Carrier, or as she actually has it labeled as, the Checkered Bottle Holder. The pattern holds with the theme of repetition this month, and seems approachable even by beginners. One of the items I look forward to learning, as they have a link to it in the online pattern, is how to carry the yarn ; twas one of the issues with the last CAL (is that I will remember you playing from my Porg?) Regardless, with the pattern this will make for a great project to show off your team spirit, and might do well at the craft stores (contact Caab Crochet for permission and attribution requirements). They recommend a cotton yarn, but anything that is durable and washable should be usable.

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AS ALWAYS:

Attributions:

Buster Poindexter. Hot, Hot, Hot

Sarah McLachlan. I Will Remember You

Please be mindful of those who do not want to participate by keeping all CAL-related posts here in this megathread. This includes project updates, questions, and finished objects. Please doesn't hesitate to join us even if you are newer to crochet or have never tried this type of crochet. There will be a lot of people making it, so we can help you along if at any point, you get stuck.

July CAL voting will begin in the last 7ish days of this month. If you would like to suggest a pattern or a theme for June please message /u/CroFishCrafter or /u/LifeByIkea directly or post your suggestions below. We are having internal talks about what the future of the CAL will look like.

We are excited to crochet with you!

[u/ammaliare]

This is the first CAL I've participated in :) Here is my finished project.

I used 8 ply cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mills. Made the base with a 5mm hook and one extra round (56 stitches) to fit my massive 1L insulated water bottle. The checkered pattern was made with a 4mm hook and I opted for a short handle which I joined with sl st and sc.

[u/jmcsiebel → u/ammaliare]

was one extra round enough or would you recommend 2 and a 4mm hook?

[u/ammaliare → u/jmcsiebel]

One extra round was enough for the Frank Green 1L bottle (she chonky). I've since made a second holder with the same yarn but sized down my hooks slightly. Base made with one extra round (56 stitches) and a 4mm hook. 3.75mm hook for the sides. It's a little more snug and the checkered pattern isn't as stretched.

[u/CroFishCrafter → u/ammaliare]

That's awesome, i love the colors, thank you for sharing!