Crochet Poinsettia Jar Cozy
The Crochet Poinsettia Jar Cozy is a charming and festive way to add a touch of holiday spirit to your home decor. This cozy little creation combines the warmth of crochet with the beauty of poinsettias, making it a perfect addition to your holiday crafting projects. Whether you're looking to spruce up your space or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this jar cozy is a delightful and practical choice. Imagine cozying up a mason jar with a beautiful poinsettia-inspired design, bringing a festive flair to any room. It's a fun and creative way to infuse a bit of holiday magic into your surroundings, and you'll enjoy the process of crafting it as much as you will admiring the finished product. So grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to crochet your way to a cozy and cheerful holiday season!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet (Size 10); [100% Cotton, 400 yds/336m per ball] less than 1 ball.
Hook: Size 6 steel hook
Notions:
- Water
- Water color pencils
- Wax paper
- Jar
Size: One Size
Finished Measurements: 4.5 x 5 inches (folded over)
Gauge: 8 sts/8 rows = 1″ in sc
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 5; sl st in beginning ch to form a loop. Ch 1, make 12 sc in loop, sl st in first sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 3 (also counts at a dc here and throughout this row) sl st) in same st. {Sl st in next 2 sts, (ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) in same st.} Repeat {to} 4 more times. Sl st in next 2 sp and up the first dc. (6 groups of 3 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3; dc in same sp, make 2 dc in each of the next 2 st, ch 1, {Make 2 dc in each of the next 3 st, ch 1.} Repeat {to} 5 more times, sl st into beginning dc. (6 – 6 dc groups)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in next st (decrease just made). Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog in next 2 st. Ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1. {Dc2tog, dc in the next 2 st, dc2tog, ch 1, dc in ch-sp, ch 1}. Repeat {to} 4 more times, sl st into beginning dc. (6 leaves and 6 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in next st (decrease just made). Ddc2tog in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2. {Make 2 dc2tog in the next 4 st, ch 2, make 3 dc in the next dc, ch 2.} Repeat {to} 4 more times, sl st into beginning dc. (6 groups of 4 and 6 groups of 3 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in next st (decrease just made). Ch 3, 2 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 3. {Dc2tog, ch 3, make 2 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 3}. Repeat {to} 4 more times, sl st into beginning dc. (6 groups of 2 and 6 groups of 6 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2); sc in next sp, ch 2. Dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 2. {Dc in dc2tog, ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 2 st, dc2tog, ch 2, sc in sp, ch 2.} Repeat {to} 4 more times, sl st in beg dc.
Rnd 8: Sl st into sp, ch 1. {(Sc in sp, ch 3) twice, (dc2tog in dc) twice, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 2 times, ch 3} Repeat {to} 5 more times, sl st into beginning st.
Rnd 8: Sl st into sp, ch 1. {(Sc in sp, ch 3) twice, dc2tog in dc, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 3 times, ch 3} Repeat {to} 5 more times, sc, ch 3, sl st into beginning st.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
For band:
Row 1: Insert hook at any dc2tog. Sl st, ch 1, sc in same st, (Ch 3, sc in next sp) 6 times.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in sc, sc in 3 ch-sp. (Ch 3, sc in next sp) 5 times, sc in last st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in sc, ch 3, sc in next sp. (Ch 3, sc in next sp) 4 times, ch 3, sc in next st.
Rows 4-23: Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Row 24: Ch 1, turn, grab opposite end of poinsettia and sc in both Row 23 and dc2tog. (Ch 3, sc in next sp of poinsettia, ch 3, sc in next sp of Row 23.) Repeat till you come to the next dc2tog; sc.
Finish off.
Weave in your ends.
Finishing: To paint your flower, get your jar cover damp. Put wax paper between the poinsettia and the band. Using watercolor pencils, color your Poinsettia, using the pictures as your guide. With a damp cloth carefully rub in the colors to blend it all together; set it out to dry.