Button-Up Bud Vase
CROCHET A COZY THAT’LL TRANSFORM A BOTTLE
INTO A CUTE VASE, OR USE IT AS A BOTTLE WRAP.
BY LINDA PERMANN

When my local recycling plant stopped accepting glass bottles, I wanted to find a way to reuse them, so I came up with this simple crocheted cozy. The buttons make it easy to change out the bottle if you need to wash or empty your new “vase.” It also doubles as a great way to wrap a gift of wine, flavored vinegar, or anything else that comes in a bottle.

This pattern works up quickly using the double crochet stitch, so it’s easy enough for beginners. For a colorful display, make it in a variety of colors to use when you empty your next six-pack.

Linda Permann is a freelance writer and craft designer who loves to recycle. See what she’s up to at lindamade.com.

» MATERIALS

 

» Worsted weight yarn Any yarn will do, and you’ll need only a small amount, so you can use your scraps. I used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, 100% Superwash wool, 3½oz, 220yds, in #883 blue.

» Embroidery needle (optional) Depending
on the size of your buttonholes, you may
also need a thinner embroidery needle to
sew the buttons to the cozy.
» Buttons, about ½" diameter ( 9)

Photograph by Sam Murphy

» Empty beer or soda bottle This pattern
was made for a 12oz Corona Light bottle.

Finished size: 9" tall × 2½" diameter. This cozy will fit most standard beer or soda bottles. Check out my tips for customizing your cozy at craftzine.com/09/bottlecozy if you’d like to cover a different bottle.

» U.S. size F5 ( 3.75mm) crochet hook
» Yarn needle
Gauge: First 3 rounds measure
2½" diameter.