How to Make a Water Bottle Strap
Carrying water in a bottle is a convenience for Americans since water from household faucets is considered safe. Some countries do not have safe drinking water and must rely on bottled water. In 2008, the average American drank about 28.5 gallons of bottled water. The average cost of a gallon of bottled water is $10, while the average cost of a gallon of tap water is less than one penny. Purchasing reusable water bottles in aluminum or stainless steel is a better choice for the planet than plastic bottles. With a strap, these are convenient to carry.
Instructions
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Hold together your three strands of wool yarn across the palm of your hand. Wrap the yarns once, around your left hand, going down and then over from behind the hand, crossing over the first loop.
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Stick your right pointer finger and thumb under the loop across your palm to grab the yarn strands that are dangling down. Pull the yarns gently to create a slipknot.
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Push your right pointer finger and thumb through your first slipknot to pull the free, or tail end, yarn strands to create another slipknot. Continue this process until you get to the end of your yarns. When you reach the end, pull the yarn through to create an end knot.
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Slide your finger-crocheted rope through the loop top of your reusable water bottle, and knot the free ends to create a strap.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have a loop top for your reusable water bottle, you can purchase a new top or tie your rope around the middle of the bottle.
You can also felt your wool rope by putting it into your washing machine at a hot water setting with a little laundry detergent. This makes your crocheted rope stronger.
These directions are for a right-handed person. If you are left-handed, you can switch hands.
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