Free Santa wine bottle cover crochet pattern for Christmas
Get ready to add some handmade holiday cheer to your table with this Santa wine bottle cover crochet pattern! 🎅 This festive project transforms an ordinary wine or sparkling cider bottle into a jolly Santa, complete with his iconic red suit, black belt, and golden buckle.
It’s a fun way to dress up bottles for Christmas parties, give as a DIY holiday gift, or stock up on quick sellers for craft fairs. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned maker, this Christmas wine bottle holder crochet pattern is simple, quick, and perfect for the holiday season. Scroll down for the full free pattern.
Why you’ll love this pattern
- Beginner-friendly – Uses simple stitches and easy color changes, making it a great choice for new crocheters.
- Festive and fun – The Santa design adds instant Christmas charm to any wine or sparkling cider bottle.
- Perfect for gifting – A thoughtful, handmade way to wrap a holiday wine bottle for friends, family, or hosts.
- Reusable holiday décor – Use your crochet Santa wine bottle cover year after year to decorate your holiday table.
- Craft fair favorite – Quick to make and always a hit with holiday shoppers.
Santa wine bottle cover crochet pattern details
Skill level
Beginner – This holiday wine bottle cover crochet pattern uses basic stitches and simple color changes, making it a fun and approachable project for newer crocheters.
Materials you’ll need
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) – Or the size needed to match the gauge.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) – In red, white, black, and yellow for Santa’s suit, belt, and trim.
- Yarn needle – For weaving in ends neatly.
- Scissors – To cut your yarn.
- Stitch markers (optional) – Helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts.
Finished size
This wine bottle cover is designed to comfortably hold a standard 750 ml wine bottle.
Gauge
16 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
- If you have too many stitches, use a larger hook.
- If you have too few stitches, use a smaller hook.
Crochet abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sc = single crochet
- blo = back loop only
- ch / chs = chain / chains
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- This wine bottle cover is worked in the round from the bottom up.
- The chain 2 at the start of each round does not count as a stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch of the round.
- Written in US crochet terms.
Free Santa wine bottle cover crochet pattern instructions
Color sequence
- Rounds 1-15: red
- Rounds 16-19: black
- Rounds 20-30: red
- Rounds 31 & 32: white
Bottle holder pattern
- Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 10 hdc. Join. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st around. Join. (40 sts)
- Rounds 6-32: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (40 sts)
Adding the strap
- Start the strap at the end of Round 32.
- Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts. Turn. (6 sts)
- Rows 2-44: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts. Turn. (6 sts)
- Fasten off and use a yarn needle to attach the strap to the opposite side of the cover.
Adding the Santa buckle
- Use yellow yarn.
- The ch-2 spaces will form the corners of the buckle.
- Round 1: Ch 20 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in next 6 chs, ch 2, hdc in next 4 chs, ch 2, hdc in next 6 chs, ch 2, hdc in next 4 chs, ch 2, join with a sl st to the first hdc.
- Sew the buckle to the front of the bottle cover over the black belt. Make sure it is centered between the strap.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What size wine bottle does this cover fit?
A: This crochet Santa wine bottle cover is designed for a standard 750 ml bottle but also works for most similarly sized cider or sparkling drink bottles.
Q: Can beginners make this pattern?
A: Yes! This Santa crochet wine bottle holder uses only basic stitches and simple color changes, so it’s beginner-friendly.
Q: What yarn works best?
A: A medium weight (worsted/#4) yarn is recommended. Acrylic yarn holds up well for holiday décor and is easy to wash if needed.
Q: Can I wash the wine bottle cover?
A: Yes! Spot cleaning works best, but if needed, gently hand wash and lay flat to dry.
Q: Can I sell items made from this pattern?
A: Absolutely! You’re welcome to sell finished covers you make by hand. Please credit Lovable Loops as the designer when listing your items.
More free Christmas crochet patterns
I hope you enjoyed this Santa wine bottle cover crochet pattern! Looking for more festive makes? Explore my collection of holiday crochet patterns, from cozy slippers to quick Christmas decorations and handmade gift ideas.
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— Melissa
