Christmas Gift Knitting Idea

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It is SO exciting to finally introduce the 3rd and the last mason jar cover pattern! The pattern is perfect if you are looking for a quick gift knitting project.

About theDesign

This quick gift knitting project starts with Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On, also called a pinhole cast on. It is called pinhole because where you cast on becomes almost invisible! So, it is one of my favorite ways to cast on my round project.

After the cast on, this project is worked in the round. I love using Magic Loop Method to knit round items, but you can also use double-pointed needles for this project. The next step is to make the bottom part of the cover. I used YO (Yarn Over) stitch for the increasing rows. So it will give a lace look. Then moved on to the main lace pattern. To complete the pattern, you need to know how to P2tog (Purl 2 together) and KTBL (Knit Through the Back Loop). Click the tutorial links if you are unfamiliar with those stitches.

You can also follow along on the video here👇👇

Yarn Used

For this project, I used Cascade 220 Ultra Pima Cotton yarn. 

It is a DK weight Yarn, and one hank is 220 yards per 100 grams. It is 100% Pima cotton yarn, a higher quality material than regular cotton. It is known to be softer but stronger and has a lovely silky texture. I used colorway natural, but this line offers so many colorways. So I’m sure you can find your favorite color. For a side note, there is Ultra Pima Cotton fine which is a sports weight yarn, so be careful when you are purchasing.

Pattern

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Materials

Gauge and Finished Measurement

  • 4″ x 4″ =24 sts x 28 rows
  • It fits a pint-size Mason Jar (Measurement of the jar in the picture is listed below)
    • 2.4″ bottom diameter which widens to 3″diameter.
    • 10 1/8″ body circumference.
    • 5″ tall from the bottom to the top.
    • 3/4″ of which is the top rim.
  • Measurement of the finished cover:
    • Approximately 5.5″ long x 3.5″ wide lying flat without blocking. It will stretch as you put it on the jar.

Abbreviation

K – Knit

St(s) – Stitch(es)

CO – Cast On

DPNs– Double Pointed Needles

Rnd(s) – Round(s)

YO – Yarn Over

P2tog – Purl 2 stitches together

KTBL – Knit Through the Back Loop

Bottom

CO 6 sts. using Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast On. Divide stitches evenly onto each needle. Knit in the round using the magic loop method or DPNs.

Rnd 1: *YO, K1; repeat from * to the end (12 sts).

Rnd 2: *YO, K2; repeat from * to the end (18 sts).

Rnd 3: *YO, K3; repeat from * to the end (24 sts).

Rnd 4: *YO, K4; repeat from * to the end (30 sts).

Rnd 5: *YO, K5; repeat from * to the end (36 sts).

Rnd 6: *YO, K6; repeat from * to the end (42 sts).

Rnd 7: *YO, K7; repeat from * to the end.

Total of 48 sts. Divide stitches evenly.

Main Pattern

Rnd 1: K

Rnd 2: *P1, YO twice; repeat from * to end.

Rnd 3: *Slip 6 sts onto the right needle, allowing yo stitches to drop between each purl sts as you slip. Transfer slipped 6 sts back onto the left needle. Tug stitches to straighten. Pass the last 3 sts over the first 3 sts. Make sure to keep these 6 sts on the left needle, then knit these sts; repeat from* to the end. Before beginning rnd. 4, pick up and knit one stitch.

Rnd 4: P until 2 stitches remain on the needle. P2tog.

Repeat Rnd 1 – 4, four more times.

Edge

Work on the edge as follows:

Rnd 1: KTBL all stitches.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Repeat Rnd 1 and 2, one more time.

Bind off and weave in the ends.

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