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Bottle Cap Crochet Patterns and Craft Projects

Free Crochet Patterns and Instructions for Craft Projects Made With Bottle Caps

By , About.com Guide

You could toss your bottle caps in the trash, but that wouldn't be the most environmentally responsible option. There are plenty of crafts you can make with bottle caps -- including these fab projects, linked below.

Snowflake Crochet Bottle Cap Trivet

Crochet Snowflake TrivetCrochet Snowflake Trivet -- Photo © Michael Solovay

Here's an environmentally friendly idea: pair organic yarn with upcycled metal bottle caps to make this unique snowflake-shaped bottle cap trivet. This pattern is beginner-friendly and easy enough even for someone who has never crocheted before.

Thread Crochet Bottle Cap Trivet

Here's another bottle cap trivet; to make this one, you'll combine scrap yarn and bottle caps.

Bottle Cap Flower Pincushion Pattern

This little pincushion is crocheted using scrap yarn and a plastic bottle cap.

Bottle Cap Crafts for Kids

At the About Family Crafts Website: Sherri Osborn has posted a variety of different crafts that kids can make using bottle caps and other craft supplies.

Scrapbooking With Bottle Caps

At the About Scrapbooking Website: Get some fantastic ideas for using bottle caps as embellishments for your scrapbook pages.

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