Crochet Hotpad from Beer Cap
This is such a neat crochet pattern that you have to try. It's also a nice recycling tactic with old beer caps. A crochet hotpad from beer caps is easy to make and will look great in the kitchen.
Crochet Hook9 or 1.4 mm hook (steel)
Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.
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JaneEK
Sep 30, 2018
Back during my first Hippie Days in the 70s, I do remember recycling beer and soda caps into hotpads, but this isnt the technique I used. I clearly remember that the brand names were visible, and it was quite the cache to have unusual brands among your collection. We lived east of the Mississippi, so Coors was considered highly collectible since you could only get it out west.
Cheryl Y
Sep 15, 2017
I just love this Crochet Hotpad from Beer Cap pattern. I have been doing this for years now. The written pattern is right on and so easy to do. I like making them into different shapes and sizes and give them as gifts. I've made a couple of grape clusters with green leaves with a hanging loop. A really large apple shape for my daughter, that she loves. I'm working on one now that I'm using different colors of #10 cotton thread, thinking of making a pepper mint candy shape. The ideas are endless. Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet pattern.
gramsto6
Apr 06, 2012
this is one of my first crochet projects 50+ years ago learned from my grandmother we also made the same with yo-yos of scrap fabric
JessiCAN
Jul 27, 2011
@SophieDophie: We suggest inserting the bottle cap before you begin decreasing rounds. Hope this helps! -- Editor of AllFreeCrochet
SophieDophie
Jul 26, 2011
I ALWAYS READ PATTERNS THROUGH BEFORE STARTING ANY PROJECT, AND I NOTICE YOU HAVEN'T INDICATED EXACTLY WHEN TO INSERT THE BOTTLE CAP INTO THE CROCHETED PIECE. DO YOU WAIT TILL THE VERY LAST ROUND OR WHAT?
REY ANN WHITE
Feb 10, 2011
hello there i would like you email the beercaphotpad pettern to becaues i missed it when it was in my printer was not wrokin gand i like that pattern please thank you
REY ANN WHITE
Feb 10, 2011
hello there i would like you email the beercaphotpad pettern to becaues i missed it when it was in my printer was not wrokin gand i like that pattern please thank you
REY ANN WHITE
Feb 10, 2011
hello there i would like you email the beercaphotpad pettern to becaues i missed it when it was in my printer was not wrokin gand i like that pattern please thank you
REY ANN WHITE
Feb 10, 2011
hello there i would like you email the beercaphotpad pettern to becaues i missed it when it was in my printer was not wrokin gand i like that pattern please thank you
austindebbie 23990 86
Feb 05, 2011
I know that this sound dumb but how do you heat the caps up? Soak them, because of the metal is the Microwave out, oven?
ladyofthewet
Jan 31, 2011
u can incert how ever u want on the caps it can be beer caps rootbeer caps pespi caps ive mad these now for years ive made lots of theses and now im selling them i crohet them the i take a needle and put them together ihave made them sinc i was a kid only thing is they were not made out of yarn they were made out merteal ive been making them now for 64 years and have put it on the ebay and the stuido 5
mkpgreen 1714540
Jan 22, 2011
These were popular when I was young, back in the 60s. My grandmother would crochet them out of variegated purple thread and then crochet leaves on the end to make a bunch of grapes. Very pretty.
littlerose46 95943 28
Jan 14, 2011
I would insert the cap when you start to decrease. I have done many in the past. I hope this helps.
mn8loveandlight 38 48291
Jan 13, 2011
Based on patterns I've used in the past, I would insert the bottle cap after completing the second last row.
pocposies
Jan 12, 2011
You are exactly right! I read thru the directions, and they completely leave out when to insert the bottle caps. Guess they thought we would just know somehow!! Ha!
pinkcaddy7
Jan 12, 2011
I know I'm going to feel pretty stupid when someone gives me the answer, but I have read the instructions from top to bottom three times and I don't see where the bottle cap comes into play. Can someone PLEASE PM me at pinkcaddy7@yahoo.com and help me out. THANKS.
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