Hi folks, Monday again *yawn*. I'm so so pleased you all seem to like the progress I'm making on the This 'n' That blanket. It really is a joy to work on, so thank you for the lovely comments, it's been great to hear from you x x x x
Now; where did the weekend go? I think I missed it! Maybe that's because I was immersed in a little cutesy craft project I spontaneously decided to have a go at.
Now; where did the weekend go? I think I missed it! Maybe that's because I was immersed in a little cutesy craft project I spontaneously decided to have a go at.
I was having a good old nose around on pinterest, ooohing and aaahing at all the wonderful hand made goodies. I get such itchy fingers looking at all the fantastic crafty ideas floating about on the web. I just want to jump right in and have a go at EVERYTHING! Alas, I have not the time nor the skill to do that. However, I did take the opportunity to try something quick and easy to satisfy my crafty urges.
You may remember my very first project of the year, where I recycled some old store cupboard jars into yarn covered tea light holders. Well, as I've accumulated so many empty jars this past couple of months I thought I'd do something in a similar vein, but this time using crochet. So I grabbed some of my organic cotton and started to improvise, making wee jackets for my empty jars.
I started by making a chain long enough to wrap comfortably around the jar, (it was around 40 for these small Dolmio sauce jars) securing it with a slip stitch at the end, then crocheted row upon row of lovely half treble (UK) stitches, round and around, till I reached the required size. I was finished in no time. I then set about tidying up the couple of loose ends, before moving on to the embellishments. A button, a bit of ribbon, and some twine were all I needed to give them my own unique stamp.
You may remember my very first project of the year, where I recycled some old store cupboard jars into yarn covered tea light holders. Well, as I've accumulated so many empty jars this past couple of months I thought I'd do something in a similar vein, but this time using crochet. So I grabbed some of my organic cotton and started to improvise, making wee jackets for my empty jars.
I started by making a chain long enough to wrap comfortably around the jar, (it was around 40 for these small Dolmio sauce jars) securing it with a slip stitch at the end, then crocheted row upon row of lovely half treble (UK) stitches, round and around, till I reached the required size. I was finished in no time. I then set about tidying up the couple of loose ends, before moving on to the embellishments. A button, a bit of ribbon, and some twine were all I needed to give them my own unique stamp.
Smaller jars make perfect tea light holders, but larger jars would be great as storage for all your knitting needles and crochet hooks. I know a lot of you will have tried this already, but if you haven't why not give it a go!
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I love the jars and the warm glove, very comforting x Amanda
ReplyDeleteThe half treble stitch looks lovely, I love the texture it gives with the yarn you've used. Great idea xx
ReplyDeleteLove it, it's really good idea, lovely :)
ReplyDeleteLluisa x
What sweet little jars, and so useful!
ReplyDeleteAngie x
They are really wonderful, Love them.
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Meredith
Such a simple idea but so effective, they are beautiful. Something else to go on my long list of things to copy. Sue x
ReplyDeleteLovely idea... I think I'm goug to try them as a jar for needles etc... Cute little gifts also :)
ReplyDeleteHeel leuk bezig jij, wat ziet het er goed uit!
ReplyDeleteTineke
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I've just peeked at your first project as well - how clever! I can imagine lovely groups of these with pretty things in. Well done x Jane
ReplyDeleteA simple idea but so effective.
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irene
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Very pretty! Well done xx
ReplyDeleteYes, very cute idea indeed!! Well done. They would look beautiful lined up on a mantle, candles aglow, in the colors of whatever holiday it happens to be!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Sharron! I will have to watch for smallish jars to save so I can try making one too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! I always save glass jars without any real reason or purpose. Now I know what I can do with them! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog. All I your beautiful afghans, how lovely. I recently started my blog and I would like to invite you to join. Kathy
ReplyDeleteLovely embellishment of an every day item! I love how they glow with the candles and cast the pattern's shadow :-) Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the added details of the bow, the cute button and the pretty ribbon. I like it when simple things are so effective! Well designed and they look so pretty in a row!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by the very pretty texture a simple half treble stitch makes, I will definitely give it a go! :-) xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little project and the embellishments are perfect. Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I'll have to try this.
ReplyDeleteLove it! They look adorable with the tea light. Thanks for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon
ReplyDeleteI love your little tea light jars; having seen various colours, stitches, and styles of jar covers on other sites - which I have liked also - I look at yours and appreciate a sedate classiness which will allow the little lights to create their own glow without having to compete with bright colours! A lovely job well done Sharon, and thanks for inspiring me once again. X
I really like what you have done with the jars! I really enjoy reading all your posts, therefore I've nominatd you for a Liebster Blog Award. I hope you don't mind. More details you can find on my blog. Liefs Else X
ReplyDeleteThese are great Such a simple and sweet idea but they look fabulous with the candles burning away inside. I'm going to find me some jars so I can have a go myself :)
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