This sippy cup holster is worked all in one piece. After working the main “cup” the chains are then worked for the “cross bar” (the strap that goes over the sippy cup lid to hold the holster in place) and the “link loop” (the loop on the side which can be attached to a child’s set of chain links to attach the holster to the side of a stroller, car seat, high chair, etc.). I used cotton worsted because it’s soft and washable.