A quick and easy mason jar crochet cover made with a small amount of yarn. Fill the jar with your favorite candy, words of wisdom or decorative stones for the perfect gift.

The Mason Jar Crochet Cover Doily

Have you ever needed a quick, last minute housewarming or hostess gift?  Do you keep empty mason jars in your kitchen cabinets?  If you answered ‘yes’ to both of those questions, then the Mason Jar Crochet Cover Doily is perfect for you!  This free pattern is a beginner-friendly introduction to a simple mandala shape.  You’ll be able to find enough yarn in your stash to complete the look in no time.

I designed this quick mason jar crochet topper one year when traveling to visit family.  I wanted to make a hostess gift – one for my brother and one for my sister.  I grabbed some worsted weight cotton, worked up this cute doily and filled each mason jar with my favorite trail mix.

Pattern at a Glance

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
• Yarn: Approx. 30yds of DK or worsted weight
• Hooks: 5mm for DK, 5.5mm for worsted
• Fits either a 2 3/4″ or 3 3/8″ wide mason jar

Design + Construction

This mason jar crochet cover is a 6-round flat circle worked in a beautiful combination of single and double crochet that feels approachable yet yields a visually stunning result. 

The design also incorporates the beloved granny stitch, that iconic element of the traditional granny square, giving this little topper a satisfying nod to its square cousin.

Finishing is as simple and personal as the gift itself. Secure the doily to your mason jar with a length of twine, rope, or ribbon, or tie it off with one you crochet yourself. 

Then fill the jar with whatever speaks to the recipient: their favorite candy, tiny shells or decorative stones, or strips of paper inscribed with words of wisdom and cherished memories. 

It’s a small, handmade gesture that carries a whole lot of heart.

Here’s What to Love About the Mason Jar Crochet Cover Doily!

• It’s quick and easy, made in just an evening.
• Adding it to a mason jar makes this a thoughtful gift option from graduates to housewarming gifts.
• It’s great for busting your yarn stash. Choose either worsted or DK weight yarn.
• You can add a dash of elegance to any space in your home.

Free Pattern for the Mason Jar Doily

General Information

Yarn

Any DK or worsted weight yarn – approx. 30 yds.

Hooks

• US size I-9 (5.5mm) for worsted weight
• US size H-8 (5mm) for dk weight

Tools + Materials

• A 30” length of twine, ribbon or rope to fit around mouth of the Mason jar plus enough to tie a bow
• Mason jar:  For DK weight, choose a regular size lid (measuring 2 3/4″ across).  For worsted weight, choose a wide mouth lid (measuring 3 3/8″ across).  Choose whatever height jar fits your purpose and definitely use what you have!
• Tapestry needle

Finished Sizes

• 3 3/8” wide mouth cap + worsted weight yarn:  approx. 7” in diameter
• 2 3/4” regular mouth cap + dk weight yarn:  approx. 6” in diameter

Gauge

Not important for this project

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terminology

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rnd – round
• RS – right side
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• YO – yarn over

Repeats

• (…) – Work everything within the parentheses in the same st or sp.
• […] – Repeat everything within the brackets the indicated number of times.

Special Stitches

• Chain-1 space (ch-1 sp) – the number indicates the number of chains worked to create the space.
• Foundation single crochet (Fsc) – To start the row, ch 2, insert hook in the 2^nd ch from the hook, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom), YO, pull through both loops on the hook (sc made).
• All other Fsc in the row: Insert hook under both loops of the chain at the bottom of the previous st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom), YO, pull through both loops on the hook (sc made).
• Granny stitch (GS) – 3 dc in the same st or sp
• Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in the same st as the loop, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook through the left vertical bar of the bottom sc, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made).

Video Tutorial

Find the video tutorial for the Mason Jar Crochet Cover Doily on my YouTube channel.

Pattern Notes

1. A “ch-2” or “ch-3” may be substituted for the STsc at any time if you prefer.
2. Do not turn after each round. The RS is always facing you.
3. Your circle will curl slightly after rnd 3 so that the doily will better fit around the lid.  However, if it curls too much, try not to crochet too tightly.  If necessary, increase the hook size after rnd 3.

Pattern Instructions

Ch 5, join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1 (RS): (STsc, 11 dc) in ring, join with slip st to beg ch-2. < 12 dc >

Rnd 2 (RS): (STsc, ch 1) in the same st as the join, (dc, ch 1) in the next st and in each st around, join with slip st to beg st. < 12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp >

Rnd 3: STsc, 2 dc in the ch-1 sp, [dc in the next st, 2 dc in the ch-1 sp] around, join with slip st to beg st. < 36 dc >

Rnd 4: (STsc, 2 dc) in the same st (counts as 1st GS), [ch 1, sk 2 sts, GS in the next st] around, ch 1, sk 2 sts, join with slip st to beg st. < 12 GS, 12 ch-1 sp >

Rnd 5: [Ch 4, sc in the next ch-1 sp] around, join with slip st to the bottom of the 1st ch made.  < 12 sc, 12 ch-4 sp >

Rnd 6: Slip st into the ch-4 sp, (STsc, 4 dc) in same ch-4 sp, ch 1, [5 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 1] around, join with slip st to beg st. < 60 dc, ch-1 sp >

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Tie

You may use a 30” length of ribbon or twine. Or make your own, using one of these options!

Option 1:  With smaller hook, make a ch approx. 30” long.  Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in every ch across.

Option 2:  With smaller hook, fsc until the piece measures approx. 30” long.

Assembly

Before placing the lid on the jar, fill the jar with whatever you like, perhaps decorative stones, potpourri, or your favorite snack.

Once your tie has been cut or made, it’s time to thread it through the doily.  You’ll be threading the tie through Rnd 5, weaving the tie under and over the sc.

Starting at any sc, thread approx. 2/3 of the length under the sc.  At the next sc, pass over.  Continue weaving under and over the sc until you reach the first sc.  Place the doily over the lid, adjust the ends of the tie so that they’re even, and tie in a bow.

All done!

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