Easy to make Crochet Keychain

Here is a step-by-step explanation for crocheting around a plastic bottle cap. I will explain slowly and clearly, suitable for beginners.

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MATERIALS (Very Important)

• Plastic bottle cap (clean and dry)
• Yarn (medium yarn is easiest for beginners)
• Crochet hook (3.0–4.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (optional)

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CROCHET TERMS USED

• sl knot = slip knot
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• yo = yarn over

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STEP 1: MAKE A SLIP KNOT

1. Take the yarn.
2. Make a loop.
3. Pull yarn through the loop.
4. Put the loop on your hook.
5. Pull gently to tighten (not too tight).

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STEP 2: HOLD THE BOTTLE CAP

• Hold the bottle cap with the flat side facing you.
• The rim (edge) is where you will crochet.

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STEP 3: ATTACH YARN TO THE CAP

1. Insert your crochet hook under the rim of the bottle cap.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn up → you now have 2 loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over again.
5. Pull through both loops → this makes 1 single crochet (sc).

✅ Your yarn is now attached to the bottle cap.

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STEP 4: SINGLE CROCHET AROUND THE CAP

1. Insert hook under the rim again, next to the first stitch.
2. Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops → 1 sc.
4. Repeat this process all around the bottle cap.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

• Push stitches close together.
• Make stitches tight so the plastic does not show.
• You will usually make 20–30 single crochets, depending on cap size.

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STEP 5: CLOSE THE ROUND

1. When you reach the first stitch:
2. Insert hook into the first sc.
3. Yarn over.
4. Pull through everything → slip stitch (sl st).

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STEP 6: FINISH OFF

1. Cut yarn (leave about 8–10 cm).
2. Pull yarn through the loop completely.
3. Tighten.
4. Use a needle or hook to hide the yarn end.

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OPTIONAL IDEAS (VERY POPULAR)

🔹 Make a Hanging Loop

• After closing the round:
  • ch 10
  • sl st into the same stitch
• Finish off → great for decorations

🔹 Make a Coaster or Bag

• Crochet many bottle caps
• Sew them together using yarn

🔹 Decoration Ideas

• Christmas ornaments
• Wall hangings
• Keychains
• Eco-friendly crafts

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COMMON MISTAKES

❌ Stitches too loose → plastic shows
❌ Not enough stitches → cap not covered
❌ Uneven spacing → bumpy edge

✅ Solution: tight and even single crochet

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