Mason Jar over - Summer Knitting Project

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Are you looking for a quick spring and summer knitting project? 

Then, you just found the perfect quick project to add to your spring and summer home decor!

About Design

I am a year-round knitter, so I will still be knitting using different materials like cotton and linens, even when it’s hot outside. Last summer, I was looking for knitting ideas and I saw multiple mason jars being used for plant propagation, Kids’ paint blush stands, crochet hook and knitting needles stands, and sometimes for drinking. So I thought it would be wonderful to have a pretty mason jar covers to add to the home decor.

By the way, when I put a candle inside the jar, it was breathtaking in the dark! Then I realized it could be a beautiful wedding tabletop decor! Maybe you can knit up a few for your wedding or gift to the couple 🙂

This design 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 K2tog (knit two together) and SSK (Slip Slip Knit). Click the links to the tutorials if you are not familiar 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:
    • 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
  • 5″ long x 4.75″ wide while lying flat

Abbreviation

K – Knit

St(s) – Stitch(es)

CO – Cast On

DPNs– Double Pointed Needles

YO – Yarn Over

K2tog – Knit 2 stitches together

SSK – Slip, Slip, Knit: Slip two stitches knitwise onto the right needle, one at a time. Insert the left needle through the front of those 2 slipped stitches. Wrap your yarn around the right needle and pull the loop through (knitting them together through the back loop).

Main Pattern

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.

Round 1: *YO, K1; repeat from * to the end.

Round 2: *YO, K2; repeat from * to the end.

Round 3: *YO, K3; repeat from * to the end.

Round 4: *YO, K4; repeat from * to the end.

Round 5: *YO, K5; repeat from * to the end.

Round 6: *YO, K6; repeat from * to the end.

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

Total of 48 sts.

Work on the main pattern as follows:

Rnd 1: *YO, K2tog, SSK, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, K2tog, K; repeat from* to the end.

Rnd 2 and 4: Knit.

Rnd 3: *SSK, YO, K1, SSK, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, K2tog; repeat from* to the end.

Repeat rows 1-4 for eight more times.

Bind Off.

Cut the yarn leaving about 4″ tail. Weave in the ends.

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