Jazz up your space with our Free Crochet Cozy Candle Jar Cover Pattern – a fun and simple way to add charm and warmth to your decor!
An exquisite addition that melds beauty with practicality. Wrapped in soft yarn, these covers enhance the look of any candle jar by introducing a touch of warmth and elegance. The pattern is thoughtfully designed, ensuring that each stitch contributes to a unique texture, transforming a simple candle jar into a centerpiece of artistic flair. These covers come to life with a selection of vibrant or subtle colors, tailored to your decor or mood.
How to make a candle cozy
Easy-to-follow instructions make the process enjoyable, even for those new to crochet. The result is a beautifully textured cover that provides an added layer of safety and aesthetic charm. Perfect for intimate gatherings, special occasions, or as a personal touch to your everyday decor, this pattern offers endless possibilities for creativity and customization.
Tip:
Block your finished candle cover to ensure it maintains its shape and fit perfectly.
Material
How to Crochet a Cozy Candle Jar Cover
Introduction
Hey everybody, it's me Dana! Guess what, it's tutorial time. Today we'll be making this cute candle cover. Grab your yarn, grab your hook, and let's get started!
Materials Needed
For this tutorial, you will need:
- Size 4 worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Hobby Lobby "I Love This Cotton" in a soft pretty yellow)
- 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook (e.g., Clover Amour)
- A pair of scissors
- A yarn needle
- A candle of your preference (e.g., a Glade candle)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create the Magic Circle
- Begin with a magic circle. If you need help with this, Dana has a separate tutorial for a magic circle in her Valentine's Day hearts tutorial.
- Drape the shorter end of the yarn over the front of the hook, twist it from left to right, and grab it with your right hand.
- Drape the longer tail over from the back to the front, then grab this front loop with the one you're holding.
- Pull the top loop through the bottom loop to secure the circle, and you’re ready to start stitching!
2. Start the Base
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
- Double crochet 17 more times into the loop (total of 18 stitches including the initial chain 3).
- Close the magic circle by pulling the yarn tail.
- Join to the top of the first chain 3.
3. Increase the Base Size
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Double crochet in the same space.
- Continue placing 2 double crochets in each stitch around.
- (Total of 36 stitches when complete, including the chain 3).
- Join to the top of the starting chain 3.
4. Build the Sides
- Chain 3.
- Start working in the back loops only to build up the sides. This creates the texture and structure.
- Skip the next 2 stitches, single crochet in the following stitch.
- Chain 3.
- Single crochet in the same stitch.
- Continue this pattern around.
5. Create the Texture
- Single crochet in the chain-3 space from the previous round.
- Chain 5.
- In the same chain-3 space, work a 3-double crochet cluster:
- Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops. Repeat twice more (you'll have several loops on your hook). Yarn over and draw through all loops to complete the cluster.
- Continue this pattern in each chain-3 space around.
- Join to the first single crochet with a slip stitch.
6. Finish and Decorate
- Chain 65 for a tie.
- Weave the tie in and out of the spaces around the top of the candle cover.
- Snip off the yarn and weave in the ends with a yarn needle.
- Optionally, create a small flower and attach it to the center of the bow:
- For a flower: create a magic circle, chain 1, double crochet, chain 1, slip stitch. Repeat five times to form petals. Close the ring, snip off the yarn, and secure.
- Attach the flower to the tie with a needle.
Conclusion
Your crochet candle cover is now complete! This adorable cover can be a wonderful gift for friends or family who love candles. Make sure to use a contrasting color for the tie and flower to make your project stand out. Thank you for following along with this tutorial. Please remember to hit the thumbs up and subscribe button.
