Nature Hike Bottle Bag

Nature Hike Bottle Bag
Designed by Angela K. Schneider and featured in Easy Weaving with Little Looms, Fall 2025.

Stay hydrated in style with the Nature Hike Bottle Bag, a functional and beautiful project designed for both rigid heddle and inkle looms. This clever little tote is perfect for your next outdoor adventure, whether you're hitting the trail, exploring a local park, or just taking a stroll.

The colors evoke deep forest shadows and dappled sunlight on autumn leaves, capturing the peaceful beauty of nature. Sturdy, portable, and eye-catching, it keeps your water bottle close at hand while showing off your weaving skills in a fresh, creative way.

Weave structure: plain weave and leno

Equipment needed:  Rigid heddle loom; 6” weaving width; 7.5 or 8-dent reed; pick-up stick; 2 shuttles; inkle loom; belt shuttle.

Yarns: 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp and Perle 5 Cotton Floss.

Finished size: one bag 5½" × 8" plus 42" strap.

Instructions needed: Easy Weaving with Little Looms Fall 2025, pages 37 and 46.

This kit includes all the yarns needed to weave this bag and matching strap. The pattern can be found in the magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.

Photo by Matt Graves complements of Long Thread Media