Forest Soy Bottle Lovey Crochet Free Pattern
Introduction
This Forest Soy Bottle Lovey is a tiny, cozy companion for anyone who loves sushi, desk toys, or a touch of dark academia charm. It pairs a small rust-colored soy-sauce bottle amigurumi with a forest-green cap and a striped square blanket, all worked in soft DK cotton. The finished lovey looks like a little bottle standing proudly in the corner of a 6-inch blanket, and it feels smooth, firm, and satisfyingly squishy in the hand. It is a lovely gift for a sushi lover, a beginner ready to try color changes, or anyone who wants a small project that finishes in an evening or two.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: DK weight (Category 3) cotton, approximately 100 yards total: 50 yards rust (A) and 50 yards forest green (B).
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook.
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
- Finished size: Blanket 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm); bottle 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (a decrease)
- MR: magic ring
- st(s): stitch(es)
- R: row or round
Gauge
20 sc x 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Crochet a small swatch and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 20, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down a hook size.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each continuous round on the bottle so you never lose your place.
- Change colors on the last stitch of the round before the new color begins, pulling the new color through to finish the stitch cleanly.
- Stuff the bottle firmly but in small pieces so it keeps a smooth cylinder shape rather than lumpy sides.
- Keep your blanket rows relaxed; tight edges will make the square pull in at the corners.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Blanket
Worked flat in rows, alternating colors every 2 rows.
R1: With A, ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (30 sts).
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (30 sts).
Change to B.
R3-4: Repeat R2 (30 sts).
Change to A.
R5-6: Repeat R2 (30 sts).
Continue alternating A and B every 2 rows until 30 rows total, ending with B. Fasten off.
Bottle Body
Worked in continuous rounds with A.
R1: MR 6 sc (6 sts).
R2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
R5-12: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
Change to B.
R13-14: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
R15: [Sc2tog, sc] x6 (18 sts).
R16: [Sc2tog, sc] x6 (12 sts).
Stuff firmly.
R17: Sc2tog x6 (6 sts).
Fasten off, weave tail through remaining sts, and pull closed.
Cap
Worked with B.
R1: MR 6 sc (6 sts).
R2: Inc x6 (12 sts).
R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
R4: Sc in each st around (18 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew cap to top of bottle.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the bottle to one corner of the blanket using A, stitching through the bottom of the bottle and the blanket so the bottle stands upright at that corner. Weave in all ends securely. Lightly steam or wet block the blanket square to smooth the edges and even out the stripes, then let it dry fully before use.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the rust and forest green for soy-sauce brown and red for a classic sushi-bar look.
- Add a tiny embroidered label or a single crochet border in A around the blanket for extra polish.
- Make a set of mini bottles in different colors and attach each to its own blanket corner as a gift set.
