This past fall, our family moved from Indiana to Michigan. We purchased a cute little house (our first!) and settled in just in time to see the huge tree in the front yard shed its fire-red leaves, and before we’d even unpacked everything, the winter chill was moving in. So you’ll understand what I’m saying when I tell you that I’ve waited rather impatiently for spring to come. We’ve never had a nice backyard, but we do now; and it even comes with a cute porch that’s just begging for some DIY decor!
My first project? Mason jar cozies. I wanted to make something that would look cute during the day and, with the addition of a tea light, would cast a beautiful patterned shadow around it at night for those summer campfire evenings. I think a line of these would look stunning in the dark.
Of course, once I started to crochet, more ideas came into my mind for these cute mason jar cozies. They will look adorable as a vase for fresh flowers, or as part of a front porch “welcome” display. As you can see in my photos, I even got my husband to cut me some small budding limbs off of the big tree in our front yard, and now one of my cozies is on display in our dining room!
There are about as many uses for mason jars as there are stars in the sky, so why not make them look extra pretty too? I used wide-mouthed Ball Mason Jars in two different sizes (32oz and 16oz). Scroll down for the pattern in both sizes!
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MASON JAR COZY (FOR A BALL® 32OZ WIDE MOUTH QUART JAR)
Hook: H (5.00mm)
Yarn: Less than 1.5 oz of light (3) cotton yarn (I used Sinfonia in “Verde”)
Difficulty: Easy
Gauge: After you complete round 4, the diameter of your circle should measure about 3″.
Notes:
(1) This pattern is worked in American Standard Terms.
(2) This pattern is worked in a seamless round. Do not join at the end of rounds or chain unless instructed. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
THE PATTERN:
Begin with a Magic Circle.
Round 1: 10 HDC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: 2 HDC in each St around (20)
Round 3: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (30)
Round 4: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Sts) around (40)
Rounds 5-9: SC in each St around (40)
Round 10: (SC+DC in next St, SK next St) around (40)
Rounds 11-24 (or until just before the cozy comes to the point on the mason jar where the jar begins to narrow again): Repeat Round 10 (40)
Rounds 25-28: SC tightly in each St around (40)
Finish by slip stitching into the next 3 stitches to smooth out the final row. Fasten off and weave in ends.
MASON JAR COZY (FOR A BALL® 16OZ WIDE MOUTH PINT JAR)
Hook: H (5.00mm)
Yarn: Less than 1 oz of light (3) cotton yarn (I used Sinfonia in “Verde”)
Difficulty: Easy
Gauge: After you complete round 3, the diameter of your circle should measure about 2.25″.
Notes:
(1) This pattern is worked in American Standard Terms.
(2) This pattern is worked in a seamless round. Do not join at the end of rounds or chain unless instructed. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
THE PATTERN:
Begin with a Magic Circle.
Round 1: 10 HDC in magic circle (10)
Round 2: 2 HDC in each St around (20)
Round 3: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (30)
Round 4: 2 HDC in next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 6 Sts, 2 HDC in next St, 1 HDC in each of the next 7 Sts. Repeat. (34)
Rounds 5-9: SC in each St around (34)
Round 10: (SC+DC in next St, SK next St) around (34)
Rounds 11-19 (or until just before the cozy comes to the point on the mason jar where the jar begins to narrow again): Repeat Round 10 (34)
Rounds 20-23: SC tightly in each St around (34)
Finish by slip stitching into the next 3 stitches to smooth out the final row. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Will it work if I use soft cotton medium weight
Anything will work as long as it meets gauge 🙂
Very pretty mason jar cozy! I bet a candle inside the jar would be lovely with this cover on!
I wanted a rustic container for some dried flowers, so I made this cozy out of 2 ply Jute. It was just the look I wanted, I love it. I have made several for thank you gifts. Thank you for sharing.
Where did you find the 2ply jute I would love to try one with that? Was it difficult to crochet with?
Thank you
You’ve made cozies for quart and pint jar. Have you ever thought about cozies for sippy cups. My daughter wants me to make one for my grandson but haven’t found any patterns. Just wondering.
That would be cute! There are so many different sizes and styles though, it would be hard to come up with a pattern that works for all of them 🙂
In working on Bristow but I think I did something wrong with the base. Is it supposed to lay flat while crocheting or is it supposed to curl? Mine is curving up and not laying flat…
It may curl a bit. It shouldn’t be severe.
Thank you very much for these patterns. I am using them to help my friend with her soap business. This will make a beautiful soap container. Again thank you. Do you have one for 8 oz mason jars? Thank you.
I don’t, sorry 🙂
Thank you for sharing this pattern! I’m ill and unable to do much but crocheting so this new pattern has been a blessing! Something new to do and can be gifts too! Thank you for sharing!
Hello Rebecca!
Congratulations on your new baby boy! Understandably, your life is quite active!
I made your Mason Jar Cozy and love it! I smile every time I use it – more are in my future!
After reading your permissions statement, I posted your double picture on my blog with a link right back to your blog! I also encouraged my readers to visit you by posting a link to your home page as well!
What made your pattern stand out to me was that you gave instructions for both the quart and pint sized jars! You did all the math for us!
Thank you so very much for such a fun, easy and useful project – especially for those of us that use Mason Jar Meals!
Blessings to your family !
Patricia
Good luck with your newest little monkey.
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I ❤️❤️❤️this idea. Can’t wait to try this! Thanks so much for the patterns, and for providing them FREE too.
The pattern is so cute. Thanks for sharing. It’s just so pretty. Doesn’t it get a bit too hot for the crochet on the outside? That’s my worry.
Oh yes, Welcome back to the Great Lakes State! I live in Michigan too. I’m in Port Huron and moved down here after living in Marquette for 30 years! Take care.
I’ve never burned mine for hours on end, but with a cotton yarn I wouldn’t think it would be an issue. If you’re concerned you can always use one of those “fake flame” tea lights. 🙂