Mason Jar Crochet Doily – Free pattern
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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 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 jar 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.
The doily is a very simple version of a mandala. A mandala is typically a circle with inspiring colors and patterns. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for ‘circle’, and is often used for meditation and mindfulness through repetition. Crochet mandalas can be used as coasters, hot pads, wall decorations or doilies and incorporate a variety of colors and stitch patterns.
The Mandala Mason Jar Doily free pattern:
- is beginner friendly,
- works up quickly,
- is great for using yarn from your stash, AND
- makes a great housewarming or hostess gift.
Here’s some important stuff.
Pattern Instructions for the Mason Jar Doily
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The yarn
While the written instructions are the same regardless of yarn choice, I’ve included information for both DK and worsted weight yarns. Both of the yarns I used were in my stash.
For the DK version, I chose Stylecraft “Special DK” in Cream. For the worsted weight version, I had some Universal Yarn “cotton supreme” left over from another project.
Other tools and materials
Hook: US size H-8 (5mm) for DK; US size I-9 (5.5mm) for worsted
Drawstring tie: A length of ribbon, twine or rope that fits around the neck of the Mason Jar, plus enough to tie in a bow. You can also crochet one if you wish (I have instructions at the end)
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!
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
Abbreviations
beg – beginning
ch – chain
fsc – foundation single crochet (Here’s a great tutorial!)
rnd – round
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
Notes
- The standard turning chain for dc is “Ch 3”. I use “Ch 2” to avoid the turning chain from being too tall. If you prefer, for rnds 1, 3-4 and 6, start with “Ch 3”. Rnd 2 should start with “Ch 5”.
- Do not turn after each round.
- 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.
Let’s get started!
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Ch 5, join with slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with slip st to beg ch-2. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 2), (dc, ch 2) in each st around, join with slip st to 2nd ch of beg ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch-2 sp)
Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ch-2 sp, (dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-2 sp) around, join with slip st to beg ch-2. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 1, (skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, ch 1) around, ending with skip 2 sts, dc in same st as beg ch-2, join with slip st to beg ch-2. (12 granny clusters, 12 ch-1 sp)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, (sc in center dc of next 3 dc, ch 4) around, join with slip st to beg sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-4 sp)
Rnd 6: Slip st into ch-4 sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), 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 ch-2. (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 2nd 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.
