The Ember & Ash Mason Jar Cozy: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Modern Candle Holder

Introducing the Ember & Ash Mason Jar Cozy

Transform a simple mason jar into a glowing, textured candle holder with this free crochet pattern. The Ember & Ash Cozy features a stunning combination of post stitches and a subtle, heat-resistant design, perfect for adding a warm, handmade glow to any room. This modern home decor project is beginner-friendly and works up quickly, making it an ideal gift or a cozy addition to your own space.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (Worsted weight, 100% acrylic; 251 yds / 5 oz per skein) in 'Great Smoky Mountains' (Charcoal) and 'Kings Canyon' (Amber) - 1 skein each
• Hook: US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sts x 8 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet (hdc)
• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes

The cozy is worked from the bottom up in continuous rounds. The post stitches create a beautiful, heat-diffusing texture. The cozy is designed to fit a standard 16 oz wide-mouth mason jar.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• bpdc = back post double crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• Rnd = Round

Pattern

Bottom (worked with Charcoal yarn)

• Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2 (does not count as stitch), work 8 hdc into ring. Pull tight to close. (8 hdc)
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around. (16 hdc)
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (24 hdc)
• Rnd 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (32 hdc)
• Rnd 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (40 hdc)
• Rnd 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (48 hdc)
• Sl st to first hdc of Rnd 6. Fasten off Charcoal.

Body (worked with Amber yarn)

• Rnd 7: Join Amber with a sl st in any hdc. Ch 2, work 1 hdc in each st around. (48 hdc)
• Rnd 8: Ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts)
• Rnd 9-16: Repeat Rnd 8. (48 sts each round)
• Rnd 17: Ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; repeat from * around. (48 sts) – This is the final round of the textured body.

Top Edge (worked with Charcoal yarn)

• Rnd 18: Join Charcoal with a sl st in any st. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around. (48 sc)
• Rnd 19: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (36 sc)
• Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (36 sc)
• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

• Place the cozy over your mason jar. The bottom should fit snugly.
• For a candle, use a battery-operated LED tea light or a small votive in a glass holder. The textured post stitches create a beautiful, diffused glow.
• To make the cozy removable, you can add a small button and loop at the top edge, but the stretchy post stitch fabric usually holds it in place.