So, I am going to be a vendor in a craft show in mid-April...and you know what that means. Mother's Day! I spent the last couple of days coughing my guts out (I've been battling the worst case of bronchitis for almost 2 weeks now) and brainstorming for crocheted gift ideas I could sell. I came up with several, but I wanted to share this one with you. It would also make a great holiday gift idea. At least I think so. These glass jars could be used for vases, candles, or any odds and ends. The rounded glass jar I used has a 2" diameter base, and so the pattern was written accordingly. However, this concept would work on any vase/jar...round or square. Try it and have fun!
Beaded Glass Jar Cover
Materials: H hook, sport weight yarn, appx. 168 beads (size 6/0), length of coordinating ribbon, stitch marker (if you need one)
Note: If you've never crocheted with beads, be sure to check out my video tutorial on the subject. You have to be signed into Blogger to be able to view it. It's at the bottom of the post.
Ch 4 (counts as dc), 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Do not join. This pattern is worked in a spiral. 12 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, and in each st around. 24 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next*. Repeat from * to end of round. 36 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, 1 dc in next 2 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 st*. Repeat from * to end of round. 48 dc.
Beaded Glass Jar Cover
Materials: H hook, sport weight yarn, appx. 168 beads (size 6/0), length of coordinating ribbon, stitch marker (if you need one)
Note: If you've never crocheted with beads, be sure to check out my video tutorial on the subject. You have to be signed into Blogger to be able to view it. It's at the bottom of the post.
Ch 4 (counts as dc), 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Do not join. This pattern is worked in a spiral. 12 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, and in each st around. 24 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next*. Repeat from * to end of round. 36 dc.
2 dc in first st from previous round, 1 dc in next 2 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 st*. Repeat from * to end of round. 48 dc.
*Slide bead down to hook, ch 1, sk st, dc in next st* Repeat from * for 7 rounds. Sl st to next dc. This will end the beaded rounds and level out the circle.
Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1 :ch 1 space made), *sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk st, dc in next st* Repeat from * to end of round. Sl st to ch-1 space made at beginning of round. This will complete the row where the ribbon will go.
Ch 3, *sc in next dc, ch 3* Repeat from * to end of round. End by sl st to first ch 3. Fasten off. Thread ribbon through mesh row. Slide cover onto jar. Tighten and tie ribbon bow.
Voila! You are done!
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ReplyDeleteLove the looks of these covers. They really do dress up a plain jar.
ReplyDeleteMel - how cool! I won an award?! I went to your blog but wasn't sure what to do.
ReplyDeleteGhost - thanks for the compliment! I had a BUNCH of these jars from a previous event and had to figure out a way I could resell them, but with a fun, interesting flavor. I love the many different uses for them, and I know you will too!
These are beautiful!
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