Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 1st ch. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, (2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (36 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1 (1sc in each sc around)
From here on, don’t end each row with a sl st, just work in the round until height measures approx. 6 1/2 inches.
Handle: without fastening off, Ch 1 and turn. Sc in next 5 sc.
Ch 1, turn, Sc in each of next 5 sc. Continue until handle is approx. 12 1/2 inches.
Find the middle of the other side of the drink holder so you can attach the handle to the other side (with sc)
Fasten off.