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Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    My free crochet boho jar topper pattern is an easy stash buster that makes a cozy cover in three sizes for the best fit on any mason jar or jam jar!

    Set of 3 free crochet boho jar topper patterns

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    About The Crochet Boho Jar Topper

    I’m so excited to share my crochet boho jar topper pattern with you. And yes, it’s totally free! These lacy jar toppers are such a fun and easy stash buster project, perfect for using up those bits of cotton yarn.

    They work up in 3 sizes, so you’ll get the best fit whether you’re covering a mason jar or a smaller jam jar. With a lacy texture and tassels, they bring that modern, stylish, and boho vibe that’s perfect for home decor.

    You can use your boho jar covers in so many creative ways. You can store your crochet hooks, tuck in some utensils, display flowers, or even add an LED candle for a soft glow.

    The cozy jar cover really transforms a plain jar into something pretty and functional. I’ve loved making these for my kitchen and craft room. They’re practical, cute, and make great handmade gifts too.

    Boho Jar Toppers - free crochet pattern. Shown in 3 different sizes and colors.

    How to Crochet a boho jar topper

    Crocheting a boho jar topper is honestly so fun and way easier than it looks! It uses basic crochet stitches, and if you just follow the pattern it’s simple enough.

    These crochet jar covers are a great stash buster, you only need 30 to 60 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn, which is perfect for using up leftover bits. You’ll also need a 4 mm (G) crochet hook, and of course, a glass jar.

    The pattern comes in 3 sizes, so you’ll get the best fit no matter what kind of jar you’re working with. I’ll even walk you through creating little tassels, which totally make the whole thing pop with that boho charm.

    About the yarn

    To make my Boho Jar Topper, I used between 30 and 60 yards of Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton. a worsted weight yarn in colors Amazonas Peru (20), Dakar Dust (03), and Arctic Lichen (21).

    Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn

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    Boho Jar Topper: Free Crochet Pattern

    Crochet Pattern Information:

    Supplies:

    • US G, 4 mm crochet hook
    • Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, weight (4) worsted, 100% cotton, 180 yards/ 165 meters (3.5 oz/ 100 g) per ball. Approx. 30 (50, 60) yards required for each topper.  
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Scissors

    Finished Sizes:

    Jar SizeJar Mouth CircumferenceJar Body CircumferenceJar Height
    Small8.5” / 21.5 cm10.5” / 26.5 cm5.5” / 14 cm
    Medium8.5” / 21.5 cm12” / 30 cm7” / 17.5 cm
    Large10.5”/ 26.5 cm15.5” / 39 cm8.5” / 21.5 cm

    Abbreviations (US Terms):

    • ch(s): chain(s)
    • ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
    • hdc: half double crochet
    • hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together (decrease 1 st)
    • hdc3tog: half double crochet 3 together (decrease 2 sts)
    • rep: repeat
    • RS: Right Side
    • sc: single crochet
    • sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together, (decrease 1 stitch)
    • sk: skip
    • sl st: slip stitch
    • sp(s): space(s)
    • st(s): stitch(es)
    • WS: Wrong Side

    Gauge:

    8 sts = 2” on foundation row for all sizes.
    6 rows = 2” on points for medium & large sizes.
    4 rows = 1” on points for small size.

    Skill level:

    Easy

    Notes:

    • Pattern is written to fit jar sizes Small (Medium, Large)
    • Pattern is worked in the round before being split into sections to make the points.
    • Points are worked in turned rows.

    Copyright Notice:

    Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way. 

    You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.

    Free Crochet Pattern: Boho Jar Topper

    Jar Topper

    Leaving a starting tail of at least 3”, FSC 36 (36, 42) (or if you prefer, ch 37 (37, 43), sc in 2nd ch and across), sl st in the first st to join in the round. The tail will be used to close the top of the round. (36 (36, 42) sts)

    Round 1: Ch 1, sc (hdc, hdc) around, sl st to join.

    Round 2: Ch 1, *sc, ch 2, sk 1*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to join. (18 (18, 21) sts)

    Round 3: Ch 1, *sc, ch 4, sk ch-2 sp* repeat from * to * around, sl st to join. (18 (18, 21) sts)

    Round 4: Sl st in first sc and each of the first 2 chs of the ch-4 sp, ch 1, *sc in ch-4 sp, ch 3* repeat from * to * around, sl st into the first sc of the round. (18 (18, 21) sts)

    Use beginning tail to close the first round and check to make sure the piece fits on the top of your jar before proceeding.

    You will now begin to work in sections to create the points.  Follow the instructions for your size.

    Small

    Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in first st, sc in ch-4 sp*; rep * to * two more times, turn. (6 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (4 sts)

    Row 7: Ch 1, sc across, turn.

    Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn. (2 sts)

    Row 9: Ch 1, sc across, turn. (2 sts)

    Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog. (1 st)

    Fasten Off.

    Reattach yarn into the same st as the last sc of Row 5 with a sl st.

    Rep Rows 5 – 11 five more times (6 total points), do not fasten off last point.

    Medium

    Row 5: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, hdc in ch-4 sp*; rep * to * two more times, turn. (6 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

    Row 7: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (4 sts)

    Row 8: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

    Row 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn. (2 sts)

    Row 10: Ch 1, hdc across, turn. (2 sts)

    Row 11: Ch 1, hdc2tog. (1 st)

    Fasten Off.

    Reattach yarn into the same st as the last hdc of Row 5 with a sl st.

    Rep Rows 5 – 11 five more times (6 total points), do not fasten off last point.

    Large

    Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in first st, *hdc in ch-4 sp, hdc in next st* repeat * to * two more times, turn. (7 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

    Row 7: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (5 sts)

    Row 8: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

    Row 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, turn. (3 sts)

    Row 10: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

    Row 11: Ch 1, hdc3tog. (1 st)

    Fasten Off.

    Reattach yarn into the same st as the last hdc of Row 5 with a sl st.

    Rep Rows 5 – 11 six more times (7 total points), do not fasten off last point.

    Step 1: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Connecting the Points

    Round 1: Ch 1, sc in end of point, *ch 6 (7, 8), working into the next point, sl st into the edge of Row 9 (10, 10), sc in edge of row 10 (11, 11), (sc, ch 1, sc) in bottom of point*, repeat from * to * around to last point. Ch 6 (7, 8), working into the last point, sl st into the edge of Row 9 (10, 10), sc in edge of row 10 (11, 11), sc in same st as first st of round, ch 1, sl st in first st to join.

    Note: It is normal for the points to curl under. They will lay flat on the jar when they are finished.

    Step 2: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern
    Step 3: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Round 2: *Working behind the ch of Round 1, sc into the edge of Row 10 (11, 11), sl st into the edge of row 9 (10, 10), ch 6 (7, 8), (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch 1 sp on bottom of next point*, repeat from * to * around to last point, sl st in first st to join.

    Step 4: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Fasten off.

    Weave in all loose ends.

    Tassels:

    You will be adding tassels to two different spots on the jar topper.

    The upper tassels will be between the points, and the lower tassels will be at the bottom of the points.

    Step 5: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Upper Tassels

    Cut 18 (18, 21) pieces of yarn approximately 9 (12, 16)” in length.

    Using 3 pieces for each tassel: fold the pieces in half, insert your hook from WS to RS into the space between two points, lay the center of the yarn over the hook, and pull a loop through. Place the ends of the yarn through the loop created and pull tight (see photos). The “knot” of the tassel will be on the WS.

    Repeat for each space between points all the way around. (6 (6, 7) tassels)

    Step 6: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern
    Step 7: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern
    Step 8: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern
    Step 9: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Lower Tassels

    Cut 18 (18, 21) pieces of yarn approximately 6 (9, 12)” in length, insert your hook from RS to WS in the ch-2 sp at the bottom of the point and repeat instructions for attaching the tassels. The “knot” of the tassel will be on the RS.

    Joining the tassels.

    Split the top tassel ends into two sets of three and weave one set through each side of the chains as shown in the photo below.

    Step 10: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Insert your hook upward through the knot of the tassel at the bottom of the point, and pull the 3 pieces of yarn from each side of the tassel through.

    Step 11: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern
    Step 12: Free crochet boho jar topper pattern

    Repeat around. All tassel ends should now be coming out at the bottom of the points.  Place topper on your jar and trim tassels to desired length.


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    Happy Crocheting!

    ~ Carol

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