January 02, 2011

Crochet Votive Tutorial

I have enjoyed these so much this winter (and still am!) that I decided to take a stab at creating a tutorial for you all. Let me begin by saying I have never created a crochet tutorial, so bear with me. I would greatly appreciate it if you let me know if I left out any details or if I made an error (oh lets hope I didn't!).

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.
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62 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Very cool. My grandma tried to teach me to crochet when I was a kid. She was great, I was all thumbs. :-)

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    1. Every crocheter was all thumbs...at first- Try it again!

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  3. Very pretty! These would definitely make great gift ideas for next year:)

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  4. 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. :)

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  5. Great! Looking forward to sharing this. I think I will make some for myself as well. :)

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  7. 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.

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  8. Thank you so much for this great Tutorial...

    Have a nice Weekend and send you
    many Greetings Marion

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  9. Hi , found you via tangled happy . Love your jar cover design , Can't wait to give it a try :0)
    Jacquie x

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  10. 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

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  11. Loved the pattern and the tutorial is spot on! My votive cover is beautiful! Thank you. :)

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  12. 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.

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  13. These are beautiful! Well done. xoxo

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  14. Just Gorgeous!!!!
    lovely, lovely work :)

    Thank you so much for making the tutorial, I would love to have a go at these sometime soon :)

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  15. 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

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  17. 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

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  18. Great tute, really clear, made one tonight as a quick gift for a friend. Thanks for sharing :)

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  19. 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 :-)

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  21. Thank you for sharing (:
    I love love love them!

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  22. Hi there,

    Jacquie sent me over...I'm so glad I came! Wow! What a great idea, thanks! :)

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  23. How nice! When do I have time to make a couple of these?

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  24. 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!

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  25. 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

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  26. love your pattern. I did green candle with red cover. The light of the holiday to you!!!! Judy Tucson AZ

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  27. I love that these adjust to any size jar. Will try one tonight!

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  28. 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!

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  29. 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 !

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  30. 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.

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  31. 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!

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  32. Hi Muck- a translation will be fine. thank you for asking me!

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  33. Thanks, that's very nice of you! I'll let you know when I'm done :)

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  34. 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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  35. Thank you for this great little pattern Maggie. I am a very new crochet crafter and I found your pattern and tutorial very easy to follow. Check out my blog for my tea light lanterns I made on the weekend. http://plainjanecreations.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/crochet-tealight-lanterns.html

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  36. beautiful and elegant. just finished one for a present. thank you.

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  37. Thank you for sharing - great tutorial too! I found this link via Ravelry and have spent a lovely afternoon making them. I have featured them on my blog

    www.quintonwench.com

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  38. Hello! I am just starting to work on this - your tutorial is wonderful! THANK YOU! I am only about 1/4 of the way done and it is coming out perfect - thank you for sharing this! Can't wait to give my gifts to family and friends! This is so much fun! ;O)

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  39. Thank you so much for this! It's lovely. I'm actually making it to cover a tin can that's holding a pot with orchids in it, but I love the idea of the votive candle in a jar, and may well be doing that soon! Great tutorial.

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  40. Wow!
    I'm going to try your pattern for sure... it's wonderful!
    And so is your snowflake.

    Thank you,
    Clau

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  41. What a DELIGHTFUL idea! I just found an old ball of "sunrise" colored ombre heavy weight crochet thread that I think would adapt beautifully to your tutorial. Thank you SO very much for sharing. Now all I need is a jar ... Oh heck! We don't REALLY need the rest of that jelly ... ;)

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  42. Its great! i made my first one this morning,it looks great, its easy and fun to make, I'm going to make many more in different colours. very nice tutorial, thank you!

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  43. This is absolutely fabulous! While I do love a good pattern, a tutorial (allowing you to customize things your own way) is all the better! I have a ridiculous amount of jars that I've been wanting to crochet (or knit) over and I've put it off just because I knew what a bear trouble shooting from scratch would be. Your tutorial is helping immensely in this process! I can't wait to try it out!

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  44. Love your little jar tutorial. I shared it here.

    http://onceuponapinkmoon.blogspot.com/2012/08/eeeekim-becoming-my-grandma.html

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  45. Just found this on ravelry and I LOVE it!!! SO cute! I'll definitely be whipping some of these up as gifts in the upcoming seaon!

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  46. I just made this and I just love this pattern. I crocheted it over a little pimento jar I had. I guess I was saving it for this! Mine came out a little loose but it still looks great. I am going to teach this at my crochet group on Saturday to use as Christmas gifts.

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  47. Thank you so much for this lovely design. I started this afternoon and I almost have one finished, tehy are great.

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  48. This is 18 months after you posted your votive pattern, but I just had to tell you that your tutorial is wonderful! Your pattern was explained very well, but also the basic idea itself is really nice. I've never thought of using old jars to hold votive candles before (or to make my own candles in either), nor had I thought of making the crochet cover for the jar. It creates beautiful shadows and patterns as the flame flickers. So on 3 out of 3 possibilities, I give your tutorial a perfect 10 in each category: 10 for original idea of turning old jars into candles, 10 points for creating a cozy for the votive candle, and 10 points for the clarity of your first tutorial, for a total of 30 points! Yay! I may be slow finding things, but I do like what I found. Hope you've posted more since this one.

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  50. beautiful-- unfortunately, the pdf is no longer available...:( happy to have found your blog, beautiful things here...

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    1. The PDF is available when I click on the link. You may want to try again.

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  51. buenisima tu idea voy a ponerla en practica para navidad Gracias Susana

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  53. Great idea! Do you also have a tutorial for the crochet snowflake in the picture? Thank you!

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    1. Sorry, I don't. It was so long ago that I don't remember where I got it. There are lots of patterns on ravelry for snowflakes though.

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    2. Here's the link to the snowflake pattern :) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-snowflake-1. but you have to be the member in Ravelry ( I think). I hope it's helpful.

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  54. I did one and I'm going to give it as a Christmas present. Thank you so much for posting this. I also put link to your blog, so other people can see you make it. God bless you nature nut. :)

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  55. http://isharemychamber.blogspot.com/ oh and here's the result if you want to see it :)

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  56. Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I just made a tiny one to leave at my brother's grave. I will be doing a blog post about this project with a link to your tutorial, and I will let you know when I publish it. I just know I will be making tons of these little beauties! Thanks again!
    Olivia

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  57. I published my post. http://spiderlingdreams.blogspot.com/2013/04/in-memorium.html Thanks again!

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  58. These are really gorgeous! I featured a link to them this morning on my blog for a wedding patterns roundup: http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-wedding-crochet-patterns/ Thanks so much for sharing your pattern!

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