This is a crocheted mason jar cover (lace-style jar cozy). Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to make it like the image.
MATERIALS (Important)
- Yarn: Cotton yarn (size 3–4 / DK or worsted)
👉 Cotton is best because it holds shape and doesn’t melt near candles - Hook: 3.5 mm (tight look like photo)
👉 Use 4 mm if you crochet tightly - Jar: Mason jar or glass jar
- Scissors, yarn needle
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS (US)
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sk = skip
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
PART 1: CROCHET THE BOTTOM CIRCLE
This part must be flat and solid so the jar sits nicely.
Round 1
- Make a magic ring
- ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Pull ring tight
- sl st into top of ch-3
✔ Total: 12 dc
Round 2 (Increase)
- ch 3
- 1 dc in same stitch
- 2 dc in every stitch around
- sl st to join
✔ Total: 24 dc
Round 3 (Increase)
- ch 3
- 2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch
- Repeat from * to * around
- sl st to join
✔ Total: 36 dc
Check Size (VERY IMPORTANT)
- Place circle under your jar
- It should match the jar bottom exactly
- If still small → add another increase round
- If bigger → stop here
👉 Most mason jars stop at 36 dc
PART 2: TURN UP THE SIDES
Now we stop increasing and crochet upward.
Round 4 (Base Side Round)
- ch 1
- 1 sc in BLO (back loop only) of each stitch
- sl st to join
✔ This creates a sharp corner so sides stand up
PART 3: LACE / MESH BODY (KEY PART)
This creates the open square pattern seen in the photo.
Round 5 (Start Mesh)
- ch 3
- sk 1 stitch
- 1 dc in next stitch
- ch 1
- Repeat steps 2–4 around
- sl st to join
✔ Pattern: dc, ch-1 gaps
Round 6
- ch 3
- 1 dc in next dc
- ch 1
- Repeat around
- sl st to join
👉 Always place dc on top of dc
Rounds 7–11 (Height)
Repeat Round 6
- Try on jar after each round
- Stop just below the lid threads
✔ Usually 5–7 mesh rounds total
PART 4: TIGHTEN THE TOP
This prevents slipping and gives a neat finish.
Next Round (Closing Mesh)
- ch 1
- 1 sc in dc, 1 sc in ch-1 space
- Repeat around
- sl st to join
Final Round (Optional – Neat Edge)
- ch 1
- sc in every stitch
- sl st
- Fasten off
PART 5: FINISHING
- Cut yarn
- Pull through and tighten
- Weave in ends inside the cover
- Stretch gently over the jar
OPTIONAL DECOR IDEAS
- Add a crochet flower
- Attach wood button
- Crochet a picot edge
- Thread a jute string through mesh
TROUBLESHOOTING
❌ Too loose → use smaller hook
❌ Too tight → go up hook size
❌ Slips off → add one more sc round
❌ Gaps uneven → count stitches each round