SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- RED HEART® Super Saver®:
- 254 Pumpkin A, 1 skein
- 312 Black B, 1 skein
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8] & 3.75 mm [US F-5]
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- 16oz wide-mouth mason jars, 3
- Black 1/2" button, 1
- Black sewing thread & sewing needle
- Small pieces of black felt
- Sharp fabric scissors
- Craft glue (optional)
- GAUGE:
- 22 sc = 4"; 24 sc rows = 4" with smaller hook.
- CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
- MEASUREMENTS
- Cozies measure 9" around and and 4" in height, and will stretch slightly to fit around a 16oz wide-mouth mason jar.
DIRECTIONS:
NOTES:Jar cozy is worked in un-joined rounds. Hat is worked in joined rounds, except for the Ribbed Band, which is worked back and forth in rows.
Test for fit periodically by inserting jar into cozy. You may alter the number of stitches per round if necessary.
Basic jar cozy pattern is used for all three designs. Customize each cozy using the various facial details and facial styles including a friendly pirate, smiling skeleton and traditional jack-o-lantern. Techniques for each face are found under their specific heading.
To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
BASIC JAR COZY
With A and smaller hook, make an adjustable ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in adjustable ring, do not join this round or any round of Cozy. Place marker for beginning of round and move marker up as each round is completed.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around - 12 sts.
Round 3: * Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 18 sts.
Round 4: * Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 24 sts.
Round 5: * Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 30 sts.
Round 6: * Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 36 sts.
Round 7: * Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 42 sts.
Round 8: * Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 48 sts.
Round 9: * Sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around - 52 sts.
Round 10: Sc in back loop only of each stitch around.
Rounds 11-15: Sc in each st around.
Round 16: * Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 24 sts; repeat from * once more -50 sts.
Rounds 17- 33: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
PIRATE VERSION
Pirate Hat Ribbed Band
With B and smaller hook, ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, turn - 3 sc.
Rows 2-35: Ch 1, working in back loops, sc in each st across, turn. Join last row to first row by working a row of sc through both layers.
Pirate Hat Body:
Begin working in rounds as follows:
Round 1: Ch 1, working into row ends of Ribbed Band, work 44 sc evenly spaced around, join with slip st in first sc.Change to A and larger hook.
Note: For remainder of hat, work all sts in back loops only.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slip st in first sc. Change to B; continue using larger hook for remainder of hat.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 4-11: Repeat rounds 2 and 3, alternating colors. Change to A.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, [sc in each of next 8 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 4 times, sc in each of last 2 sts, join with slip st in first sc2tog - 39 sts. Change to B.
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with slip st in first sc. Change to A.
Round 14: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, [sc in each of next 7 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 4 times, sc in last st, join with sc in first sc2tog -34 sts. Change to B.
Round 15: Repeat Round 13. Change to A.
Round 16: Ch 1, [sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 11 times, sc in last st, join with slip st in first sc - 23 sts. Change to B.
Round 17: Repeat Round 13. Change to A.
Round 18: Ch 1, sc in first st, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 11 times, join with slip st in first sc - 12 sts. Change to B; fasten off A.
Round 19: Ch 1, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join with slip st in first sc2tog - 6 sts. Fasten off.
Weave yarn tail through top opening to close hole. Weave in ends.
Pirate Eye Patch:
With B and smaller hook, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across, turn - 6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in each next 3 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn - 4 sts. Fasten off.
Eye Patch Ties:
With B and smaller hook, ch 7, slip st across top row of Eye Patch just made, ch 7.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Referring to the photo for placement and using sewing needle and thread, sew button to Cozy for eye. Sew Eye Patch to Cozy in the same manner, curving the ties upward so their ends are level with top edge of Cozy.
Embroider eyebrow and mouth using single strand of B and yarn needle. Secure and trim ends. Place Hat on jar lid. You may glue Hat to lid if desired.
SKELETON VERSION
Skeleton Eyes (make 2):
With B and smaller hook, ch 3.
Round 1: 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, rotate piece 180 degrees so that you are working into unused loops at bottom of foundation ch, 3 hdc in each of next 2 ch, join with slip st in first hdc - 12 hdc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Skeleton Nose:
Ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Referring to the photo for placement and using sewing needle and thread, sew Eyes and Nose to Cozy. Embroider mouth using single strand of B and yarn needle and working in short straight sts. Secure and trim ends.
JACK-O-LANTERN VERSION
Using template, cut out felt shapes using sharp fabric scissors.
Finishing:
Place Cozy over jar. Referring to the photo for placement, pin features securely to Cozy. Remove jar and sew features on using sewing needle and thread.
JOANN HACK
- Adjustable-ring method = Wrap yarn in a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. Pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring after a couple of rounds have been completed.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B = color A, B
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
Sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next sc] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook
st(s) = stitch(es)
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated