Mason Jar Cozy - FREE Crochet Pattern

I like to use Mason jars for flowers and other home decorating. They're much easier to store than vases, but not the prettiest to look at. Enter the Mason Jar Cozy crochet pattern! No more boring jars for home decor! And adding a leather tag elevates it even more. Scroll down for the free pattern.

Materials:

Bernat Maker Yarn

I hook (5.5mm)

Special Stitches/Tutorials:

Magic Circle: Video Tutorial

Hdc3rdloop: Video Tutorial

X st: Sk 1 st, dc in the next st. Working in the front, dc in the skipped st. 

X st: Video Tutorial

Instructions:

Make a magic circle

1. Sc 10 in magic circle. Pull closed, join with a sl st to work in the round.

2. Ch 1, 2 sc in ea st around. Join. (20 sts)

3. Ch 1, *2 sc in first st, sc in the next st* Repeat around. Join. (30 sts)

4. Ch 1, *2 sc in the first st, sc in next 4* Repeat around. Join. (36 sts)

5. Ch 1, sc blo around. Join. (36 sts)

6. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join.

7. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around . Join.

8. Ch 1, X st in the first 2 sts. *X st in the next 2 sts* Repeat around. Join

Repeat rounds 6-8 two more times.

15. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join.

16. Ch 1, sc3rdloop in ea st around. Join.

Cut yarn and weave in ends. Sew on tag if desired. (I got mine from Idaho Taylor Made on Etsy)

I would love to see your jar cozies. Tag me on socials @sarahlizfiberarts so I can see and share your work!

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- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or website to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

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- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

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Deirdre and Maude the Boo-tiful Ghosts - FREE Crochet Pattern

Halloween ghosts but make them cutesy! I saw a macrame ghost wall hanging and decided to make a similar one, but with crochet. I'm thrilled with how they turned out, and my friends helped name them. Meet Deirdre and Maude, my boo-tiful ghost friends. Maude prefers a bow, but Deirdre is a fan of her flower crown. Both accessories are included in the pattern below.

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Materials:

L hook (8mm)

Super bulky single ply yarn #6 (Fluff of the Andes) 1 skein 109 yds - Approximately 52 yds per ghost

H hook (5mm)

Worsted weight yarn #4

Abbreviations (US terms): 

Sl St – Slip Stitch 

CH – Chain 

SC – Single Crochet 

HDC – Half Double Crochet 

DC – Double Crochet 

St(s) – Stitch(es) 

Instructions:

Ch 18

1. DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in remaining ch to last ch. 7HDC in last ch. Now working on the other side of the starting ch, DC in ea ch across. 

2. Ch 1, turn. SC in the first 15 sts, 2SC in the next 3 sts, SC in the next st, 2SC in the next st, SC in the last 15 sts.

3. Ch 2, turn (does NOT count as a st). DC in the first 15 sts. *2DC in the next st, DC in the next st.* Repeat 2 more times. DC in the next st. *DC in the next st, 2DC in the next st.* Repeat 2 more times. DC in last 15 sts.

4. Ch 1, turn. SC across. 

5. Ch 2, turn (does NOT count as a st). DC in the first 15 sts. *2DC in the next st, DC in the next 2 sts.* Repeat 2 more times. DC in the next st. *DC in the next 2 sts, 2DC in the next st.* Repeat 2 more times. DC in last 15 sts.

6. Ch 1, rotate so you are now working along the bottom edge. Sc 16 sts evenly along edge (2 sts per DC row, 1 st per SC row). 

7. Turn. Ch 15, 2SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into next ch. *2SC in next ch, sl st in next ch* Repeat in ea remaining ch. Sl st into next SC (not the same SC as turning ch). Sl st into next SC.

Repeat row 7 across. You should have 8 tails.

Eyes (make 2)

H hook

Worsted weight yarn

Ch 6, HDC in 2nd ch from hook. HDC in the next 3 sts, 3HDC in last st. Now working into the bottom of the starting ch, HDC in the next 3 sts, 2HDC in the last st. Sl st to first HDC to join. 

Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Sew onto ghost.

Bow

H hook

Worsted weight yarn

Ch 11

1. SC in 2nd ch from hook, and ea remaining ch. 10 sts

2. Ch 1, turn. SC in ea st across. 10 sts.

Repeat row 2 until you have 5 total rows.

Ch 1, sc around all sides of the rectangle, making 2SC in the corners. Cut yarn, pinch the middle of the rectangle and wrap some yarn around the middle to create a bow. Sew onto your ghost. 

Flower crown

I used my Flower Child pattern to make the flowers, you can find the free pattern here.

H hook

Worsted weight yarn

With yellow yarn, make magic ring, 

1. Sc 6 in magic ring. Pull ring closed, sl st to 1st sc to create first round.

2. Cut yellow yarn, add petal color. *Ch 2, 3DC in same st as join, ch 2, sl st in same st. 1 petal made. Sl st to next st.* Repeat in ea st around. (6 petals). 

3. Ch 7, cut petal yarn (if changing flower colors) and add yellow yarn. In 2nd ch from hook, make 6sc, and sl st to join.

Repeat step 2 to make the petals for the 2nd flower.

Repeat step 3

Repeat step 2 again for the third flower. Cut yarn, leaving long tail to sew flowers on.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Add blush if desired. Tie a piece of yarn or twine at the top/back of your ghost. Hang up on the wall and enjoy!

I would love to see your finished ghosts! Tag me on socials @sarahlizfiberarts so I can see your work!

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Lark Tote Bag - FREE Crochet Pattern

I had a lot of fun creating this tote bag pattern. I included fun textured puff stitches, and a tassel detail because why not?! Keep scrolling for the FREE pattern.

Materials:

H hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4, Crafters secret

Button

Wood beads for tassel

Fabric for lining - optional

Special Stitches:

Mps - mini puff st 

Yarn over, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a st.

Yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over and pull up a st.

Yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over and pull up a st. 7 loops on hook

Yarn over, pull through 6 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. Do NOT ch.

Instructions

Ch 31

        1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. 30 sts

        2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. 30 sts

        3.-6. Repeat row 2.

        7. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. When you get to the end of the row, rotate your work so you are working into the side, 6 hdc along side (1 hdc per row). Rotate to work on the bottom (foundation ch row). Hdc across (30). Rotate again to work on the last side. 6 hdc along side. Join with sl st to first hdc of round. 72 sts

Do NOT turn, we are working in the round now. 

        8. Ch 1, hdc in first and each st around. Join. 72 sts.

       9. Repeat round 7.

        10. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join. 72 sts

        11. Ch 1, mps in first st. *hdc in next 5 sts, mps in next st.* Repeat around. 72 sts

        12. Ch 1, hdc in first 2 sts. *mps in next st, hdc in next 5 sts.* Repeat around to last 4 sts.

              Mps in next st, hdc in last 3 sts. Join. 72 sts

        13. Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts. *mps in next st, hdc in next 5 sts.* Repeat around to last 2 sts.

              Mps in next st, hdc in last st. Join. 72 sts 

        14. Repeat round 11.

        15. Repeat round 12.

        16. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join.

        17. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join. 

        18. Repeat round 17

        19. Repeat round 18

        20. Ch 1, mps in first st. *hdc in next 5 sts, mps in next st.* Repeat around. 72 sts

        21. Ch 1, hdc in first 2 sts. *mps in next st, hdc in next 5 sts.* Repeat around to last 4 sts.

              Mps in next st, hdc in last 3 sts. Join. 72 sts

        22. Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts. *mps in next st, hdc in next 5 sts.* Repeat around to last 2 sts.

              Mps in next st, hdc in last st. Join. 72 sts 

        23. Repeat round 20.

        24. Repeat round 21.

        25. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. 72 sts

        26. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join. 72 sts

        27. Ch 2, dc in first st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat around to last st.

              Ch 1, sk last st. Join to first dc. 

        28. Ch 1, hdc in first st. *mps in next ch sp, hdc in next dc.* Repeat around to last st.

              Mps in last ch sp. Join to first hdc. 

        29. Repeat round 28

        30. Ch 1, sc in each st and ch sp around. 

Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Strap:

Find 5 sts on both top corners of bag. Attach yarn at one end.

        1. Ch 1, hdc in next 5 sts.

        2. Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. 5 sts.

        3.-50. Repeat row 2.

Sl st strap to other corner of bag.

Make tassel

***see tutorial here***

Add wood beads if desired, and attach to the top of the bag, near one of the straps.

Buttonhole

Ch 10, sl st to first ch to make a loop. Sew onto the back of the bag. Sew button onto the front of the bag.

Finishing

I lined my bag with fabric. You can find my tutorial here.

I would love to see your finished tote bags! Tag me on socials @sarahlizfiberarts so I can see your work!

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- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or website to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, or any part of this pattern.

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Sunset Cup Cozy - Free Pattern

This beginner-friendly cup cozy is a quick make, and by changing up the color combos, you can create something truly unique. I chose a color palette that reminds me of a sunset, hence the name of this pattern. See the pattern below, including some video tutorials for some of the special stitches/techniques.

Materials:

H hook (5mm) - If you have a tighter tension, size up your hook.

Worsted weight yarn #4 (I used I Love This Yarn)

Scissors and needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch - Chain

sc - Single Crochet

hdc - Half Double Crochet

dc - Double Crochet

hdc3rdloop - Half Double Crochet into the 3rd loop (see tutorials)

sl st - Slip Stitch

Tutorials:

Working into the back bump of the starting chain

Hdc3rdloop

Notes

• Worked in the round
• The Ch 1 at the beginning of the rounds does NOT count as a st
• Join each round with a sl st.
• Repeat sections are noted by * *
• I changed colors every round starting at round 3

Instructions:

Ch 30, join with sl st to 1st chain to work in the round

1. Hdc in the back bump of ea ch around. Join with sl st. 
2. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop into ea st around. Join.
3. Ch 1, sc in the first st, dc in the next st. *Sc in the next st, dc in the next st.* Repeat around. Join.
4. Ch 1, dc in the first st, sc in the next st. *Dc in the next st, sc in the next st.* Repeat around. Join

Repeat rounds 3-4 two more times. Repeat row 3 one more time. Continue below.

1. Ch 1, hdc in ea st around. Join.
2. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in ea st around. Join.

Cut yarn, weave in ends. 

Now enjoy your favorite hot beverage on the go!

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Crochet Swatch - Stitch Tutorial

I love playing around with new stitch patterns, so sometimes I just make swatches. Sometimes those swatches make it into designs, and sometimes they just stay swatches. By request, here is one of my favorite swatches that really does need to become a full pattern. Maybe someday it will. For now, it’s just a daydream.

Materials:

H hook

Worsted weight cotton yarn

Instructions:

Chain 30 (multiple of 4 + 2)

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea of the remaining ch. Turn. 29 sts
2. Ch 3 (counts as st, or use standing dc), *sk 1 st, v-st in next st, sk 1 st, dc in next st* Repeat to end. Turn. 
3. Ch 1 (does NOT count as a st), hdc in ea st and ch sp across. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach your desired length.

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Book Cover - Free Crochet Pattern

Crocheting and reading. Two of my long-time loves. They have been brought together with this book cover pattern. And you can't go wrong with the classic granny square. This is an easily adjustable pattern so you can make multiple sizes to fit any book in your library. Or, if you prefer reading on a kindle, it doubles as a kindle cover!

Scroll below for the free pattern, or you can purchase the ad-free pdf which has step-by-step tutorial photos that are perfect for beginners. Get it here.

Materials:

Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton) 1 skein

Stitch Markers

Scissors and Needle for weaving in ends

Button

Notes:

• Gauge is not critical to this pattern

• Pattern has modifications to adjust the size for your favorite book

• As always, feel free to email me with any questions about this pattern. craftsbysarahliz@gmail.com 

Abbreviations (US terms):

Sl St – Slip Stitch

CH – Chain

CH SP – Chain Space

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Instructions:

Granny Squares (make 4)

Make slip knot. Ch 5, sl st to first ch to make a ring.

1. Ch 3 (counts as first DC). Work the following all in the foundation ring: [2DC, CH 2, 3DC, CH 2, 3DC CH 2, 3DC, CH 2] Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

2. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

3. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp, Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

4. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp, Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp. Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Repeat above instructions until you have 4 squares.

To make a smaller square for a smaller book, stop instructions at round 3.

To make a bigger square for a bigger book, continue making a ch 1, 3DC in each side ch sp, and [3DC, CH 2, 3DC] in each corner space for another round until you reach the desired square size.

Sewing Squares

• Whip stitch the 4 squares together to make a long strip. 

• Sew the short ends together to make a loop.

• Sew the bottom of the loop together to form a pouch.

• Continue with instructions below

Top of book cover

1. Attach yarn to any ch sp at top of book cover. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2DC in same ch sp. *CH 1, 3DC in next ch sp* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts, and into the next ch sp.

2. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2DC in same ch sp. *CH 1, 3DC in next ch sp* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts, and into the next ch sp.

3. Repeat round 2 

4. Repeat round 2

5. Ch 1, SC in ea st and ch sp around. When you get to the center back of the book cover, Ch 8 for your button loop, and continue SC around.

FINISHING

Sew on button, and weave in any remaining ends. 

I would love to see your finished book covers! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

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Clover Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

 Custom orders are fun and challenging. This Clover Bag pattern was created because of a custom purse order. Scroll down for the pattern. It includes 2 sizes. I like to line mine with fabric, so go check out my tutorial here. The ad-free pattern can be purchased here.

Sizes:

Small 7”W x 9”L (Large 12”W x 16”L)

Materials:

H Hook (5 mm) 

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 (Lily Sugar N’ Cream) 

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Fabric for lining

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project, but you can change the size of the bag by going up or down in hook size.

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Ch-sp – Chain Space

SC – Single Crochet

HDC – Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Clst – Cluster Stitch (see special stitches)

Sk – Skip 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side 

Special Stitches:

Clst:

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops only. (2 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops only. (3 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. (4 loops left on hook)

Yarn over, pull through all remaining loops. 

Notes:

• Repeat sections are notated with *  *

• Stitches inside ( ) parentheses indicate that all stitches are made into same st.

• Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch

• Ch 3 DOES count as a stitch (alternatively, you can use a standing DC method)

• Ch-sp DOES count as a st, unless otherwise noted.

  

Instructions:

CH 27 (41)

1. HDC in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 26 (40) sts

2. CH 1, TURN. HDC in first and each st across. 

3. Ch 1, TURN, HDC in first and each st across. 

Rotate your piece so you are working along the side of the rows you’ve already completed. Work 5 HDC along the side. Rotate, and now make 26 (40) HDC along the bottom (foundation chain) of the piece. Rotate again, and work 5 HDC along the other side. Make 1 HDC in the same st as your first HDC. Join with sl st to first HDC of round. 63 (91) sts

You will now be working in the round.

4. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. Ch 3, sk next st. *Clst in next st, ch 1, sk 2 sts, clst in next st. Ch 3, sk 1 st, dc in next st. Ch 3, sk 1 st.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join.

5. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Ch 3, sk ch 3 sp, sc in ch 1 sp between clsts. Ch 3, sk ch 3 sp, sc in dc.* Repeat around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

6. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. *Sk ch 3 sp, clst in sc, ch 3, and clst in same sc. Sk ch 3 sp, dc in next sc.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

7. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Ch 2, sc in next clst, ch 2, sc in next clst, ch 2, sc in dc.* Repeat around.Ch 2, sl st to first sc to join. 

8. Ch 1, dc in same st as join. Ch 3, sk same st as join and ch 2 sp. *Clst in next st, ch 1, sk ch 2 sp, clst in next st. Ch 3, sk ch 2 sp, dc in next st. Ch 3, sk ch 2 sp.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

Repeat rounds 5-8 until piece measures 7 (14) inches, ending after a row 6.

Top of bag

1. Ch 1, sc in same st as join. 1 sc in each st, and 3 sc in each ch 3 sp around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

2. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and each st around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

3. Ch 1, Dc in same st as join. Dc in next st. Ch 1, sk next st. *Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st.* Repeat around. Sl st to first dc to join. 

4. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and each st around. Sl st to first sc to join. 

Cut yarn, weave in ends.

Tie Closure

Ch 101 (121), Sl st in 2nd hook from ch, and each remaining ch. Cut yarn, weave in ends. Weave tie in and out through the ch spaces made in top of bag.

Strap

Ch 121

1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch.

2. Ch 1, turn, hdc in first and each st across. 

3. Rpt row 2

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to bag.

Finishing:

Sew strap onto bag, and weave in all ends. Add fabric lining (optional). 

 

I would love to see your Clover Bags! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! 

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2024 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz