Ingredients
- 120 yards worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), smooth acrylic
- 1 H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- 1 clean glass jar (4 inches tall, 10 inches around)
- 1 battery-operated tea light
- 1 yarn needle
- scissors
- tape measure
- 1 stitch marker (optional)
- small length of contrasting worsted weight yarn for the heart window (optional)
- narrow ribbon or short piece of twine for the jar rim (optional)
Instructions
- Chain 36, leaving the chain relaxed.
- Join the chain into a ring with a slip stitch, taking care not to twist it. Chain 2 for the turning chain, then work 1 hdc in each chain around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. You will have 36 hdc.
- For round 2, chain 2 and work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. You still have 36 hdc.
- Repeat round 2 for rounds 3 through 7, counting 36 hdc at the end of every round.
- For round 8, chain 2, then work 1 hdc in the next 12 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch for an increase, 1 hdc in the next 8 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, and work 1 hdc in the remaining 12 stitches. Join with a sl st. You will have 35 hdc.
- For round 9, chain 2, work 1 hdc in the next 13 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 6 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, and work 1 hdc in the remaining 12 stitches. Join with a sl st. You will have 34 hdc.
- For round 10, chain 2, work 1 hdc in the next 14 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, and work 1 hdc in the remaining 12 stitches. Join with a sl st. You will have 33 hdc.
- For round 11, chain 2, work 1 hdc in the next 15 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches, skip the next 2 stitches, and work 1 hdc in the remaining 12 stitches. Join with a sl st. You will have 32 hdc.
- For round 12, chain 2, work 1 hdc in each stitch around, placing 1 hdc across each of the 2 skipped spaces from the previous round. Join with a sl st. You will have 32 hdc.
- For rounds 13 through 16, chain 2 and work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st after every round, keeping 32 hdc.
- Check the fit around the jar before finishing. Finish the last round with a sl st, cut the yarn, and pull the tail through the final loop.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.
- Slide the cover onto the clean, dry jar. Add the battery-operated tea light, then tie a short ribbon or piece of twine around the rim if desired.
Notes
This project uses US crochet terms. Keep the crochet cover and jar away from open flames and use a battery-operated light instead of a candle.
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
