I have been using a D crochet hook and Bernat Softee Baby Yarn in white. I think the possibilities are endless and you could use lots of different types of yarns.
Abbreviations I use:
CH: chain
DC: double crochet
SS: slip stitch
SP: space
SC: single crochet
CH in multiples of 4 that fits snugly around your jar. Snug is better than loose so that it fits well and isn't sloppy looking.
Join to create a loop, trying not to twist it. I have twisted many and frankly you will never notice, so don't sweat it. Now CH 3. This is your first DC. DC in every stitch of your chain. (see photo above) When you reach the first CH 3, join with a SS. This is your foundation round.
CH3. This is your first DC of a 4 DC cluster. 3 DC in the same stitch next to the CH3. This completes one cluster. Skip 3 SP.
The above photo shows the cluster of:
*4 DC... 3 skipped stitches....4DC...3 skipped stitches* repeat to end of round.
Join with a SS to the top of the first DC (which was really a CH3) when you complete the round.
SS across the next stitch. Now SC in the middle of the 4DC. CH2 (this is your first DC of the next 4 DC cluster). DC3 more in the same stitch. Skip to the next cluster ...4 DC in the middle of every cluster... all the way around. SS to the top of the first DC. Continue in this manner, around and around.
Occasionally, check how it is fitting by slipping it over your jar.
Once you reach the top of the jar, continue to slip it over the jar to check the size. Make sure the bottom is touching the table and not pulled up too high.
Once you feel it close to the right size, factor in a finishing row. I like to create a scalloped top.
Instead of 4DC in every cluster, do 6 DC and 1SC in the space between. The 1SC pulled the sides down to create a scallop. (see above) Continue around. Join with a slip stitch to the first scallop.
Once you reach the end of the scallop top round, finish off and weave in the yarn from the beginning and the end.
Pull it over your jar...as you can see, it fits snugly.
I use tealights in mine, which produce very little heat and burn out in an evening.
Light it up and enjoy the glow....look what you made!!!
Inspired by:
this photo ::::: Attic 24 ::::: Dottie Angel
If you are on Ravelry, please add your project here.
Leave me a note if you do a blog post about your votive cover, I'd love to see what you made!
You are invited to post your photos on my Flickr page too.
You can find a link to a PDF tutorial here.
Oct 11, 2011: I added a new tutorial for the Snowy Hills Crochet Lamp Cover that you might enjoy.
34 comments:
I think that your tutorial is sparkling. It turned out great and it's very easy to understand. I truly like your covers better than the others that I've seen out there. Very pretty and I'm thinking that I just might give it a try.
Very cool. My grandma tried to teach me to crochet when I was a kid. She was great, I was all thumbs. :-)
Very pretty! These would definitely make great gift ideas for next year:)
Hello! So happy to see you at www.tangledhappy.blogspot.com today. I am always glad to have new visitors! Not sure why the page for the mary jane slippers wouldn't load for you. I double checked and it seems to be working fine for me. Wish I could be a bit more helpful but not sure what to do? I love this votive tutorial! They are awesome. Would you mind if I shared a this next week at Tangled Happy? I browsed through your crochet projects. You have made many beautiful thing! Thank you for sharing your lovely blog. Happy New Year. :)
Great! Looking forward to sharing this. I think I will make some for myself as well. :)
thank you...it is a lovely tutorial
Did it! 2 hours...little jar glass. Found this tutorial on ravelry, really loved doing it, will post photos soon on finvara.wordpress.com :) take a look if you want to. looks super cozy cute in my sleeping room.
Thank you so much for this great Tutorial...
Have a nice Weekend and send you
many Greetings Marion
Hi , found you via tangled happy . Love your jar cover design , Can't wait to give it a try :0)
Jacquie x
Hi,
I found you via Bunny Mummy, and i too can't wait to whip these little beauties up!
They put the usal jar covers to shame :0)
Have a great week. x
Loved the pattern and the tutorial is spot on! My votive cover is beautiful! Thank you. :)
Just came across your blog via a link on Tangled Happy. I love your jars. I have just learnt to crochet this weekend and am looking forward to having a go at these jars.
These are beautiful! Well done. xoxo
Just Gorgeous!!!!
lovely, lovely work :)
Thank you so much for making the tutorial, I would love to have a go at these sometime soon :)
Just wanted to say a special "thank you" for writing this tutorial! You have a gift for writing tutorials and for choosing great photos to illustrate each step. :-)
Thank you also for visiting my blog and for your compliment about how my version of your tutorial turned out!
Warmest wishes,
Crystal
I love these so much!
what a great tutorial! i found it through IKEA hacks!! my husband sent me a link for one and your tutorial was referenced. thought you'd like to know!
well done!
jennifer
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/03/crochet-grono-lamp.html
Great tute, really clear, made one tonight as a quick gift for a friend. Thanks for sharing :)
How beautiful and what a great way to recycle a few jars. Thank you for the tutorial I'm adding it to my list of things To Make :-)
I LOVE this tuto thanx!
Thank you for sharing (:
I love love love them!
Hi there,
Jacquie sent me over...I'm so glad I came! Wow! What a great idea, thanks! :)
How nice! When do I have time to make a couple of these?
Hello!
First of all, thank you for posted this pattern. You could say that I have become very dependent on crocheting these votives that you can see on my blog.
Now for my question. Is there any possibility for me, with your permission to translate this pattern in Swedish? Is it even legal to use your images? If I get your permission, it is natural for me to give you as the original designer of these lanterns and link to your blog.
Thanks in advance!
Finally getting around to making some of these now. I am recycling some glass jars that had food in them. Love this pattern so much--thank you!
Stephanie
love your pattern. I did green candle with red cover. The light of the holiday to you!!!! Judy Tucson AZ
I love that these adjust to any size jar. Will try one tonight!
Oh wow I've just discovered your beautiful blog via Cuckoo! I can't wait to sit down tonight and make at least one of these stunning covers (once all the pressies are wrappe!). Thank you so much for the wonderful inspiration. Merry Christmas hon!
I shared the link to this (brilliant) post of yours on the blog for the love of crochet along a few weeks ago, and I finally made a hemp version (not 100% similar) of these, i have to take some pix and show you :)
A happy & creative year 2012 to you !
and again, thank you !
I shared a link to you. I like your blog and have it in my favorit bar on computer. Candle light in snowy days in Iceland make the day.
Hi! I made quite a lot of these cute votive candles for Christmas and I'd like to tell about them on my blog.
Would you mind if I put a Dutch translation of your pattern on it? Off course I'll post a link to the original pattern.
Best wishes!
Hi Muck- a translation will be fine. thank you for asking me!
Thanks, that's very nice of you! I'll let you know when I'm done :)
Thank you for this lovely tutorial! I've really enjoyed making these and have just done a blog post on them If you'd like to have a look.
Em x
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