Crochet Jar Covers-free pattern

I'm really into upcycling at the moment. Every old plant pot and jar has been used in the garden this Summer and I struggle to throw anything away that could be re-used. Read on to find out how to turn an empty jar into a decorative vase with this quick and easy crochet pattern. You will need a clean glass jar, mine has a circumference of 26cm but you could adapt the pattern to suit another size by simply working more increases after row 3. You will also need a small amount or aran weight yarn. Pictured is King Cole Forest Aran in Avondale Forest. This new yarn is made from 100% recycled materials so was the perfect choice for this project!

You will need:

Aran weight yarn- I used King Cole Forest Aran in Avondale Forest

5mm hook

Glass jar-26cm circumference

Abbreviations (using UK terms)

Htr- half treble crochet

Dc- double crochet

Ch- chain

Sp- space

St(s)- stich(es)

Sl st- slip stitch

Mc- magic circle

Rep- repeat

Notes

Pattern is worked in the round joining each round with a slip stitch. Ch1 does not count as a stitch throughout.

Pattern

Rnd 1: Working into mc, ch1, 12 htr, sl st to 1st htr. 12 sts

Rnd 2: Ch1, 2htr in each st, sl st to 1st htr. 24 sts

Rnd 3: Ch1, *1htr, 2htr in next st, rep from * sl st to 1st htr. 36 sts
Check here to see if you have the right diameter for your jar by placing it on top of the flat circle, if its too small you could add in more increases or use a larger hook.

Rnd 4: Ch1, ch1, dc in each st working into the back loops, sl st to 1st dc. 36 sts

Rnd 5: Ch3 (counts as 1st htr plus ch1), * skip 1 sts, htr in next st, ch1, rep from *, sl st to 2nd ch of starting ch3. 18 sts plus 18 ch1

Rnd 6: Ch1, 2htr in each ch1 sp, sl st to 1st htr. 36 sts

Rnd 7-10: Ch1, 2 htr in same st, *skip 1 st, work 2 htr in sp below next st, rep from*, sl st to 1st htr. 36 sts

Repeat rows 5 to 10 twice more (use more or less repeats as needed)
To finish ch1, dc in same st, *ch2, dc in next st, rep from *, sl st to 1st dc then fasten off.

I hope you like this pattern. You can find out more about the new King Cole Forest yarn here and click here to find your nearest stockist.

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