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They are gorgeous both as vases for the fresh cut flowers blooming in the garden....
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...or as candle holders. I love the glow of the flame through the glass and lace!
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Also did a knit version. I used a happy rainbow yarn and a pattern adapted from a legging pattern from and old out of print magazine (knit.1, fall/winter 2005 issue, pg 103). Note- I love the yarn, but I think the pattern may have shown up better using a solid. Hard to see in these photos.
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Super cute with lots of holes to let the candlelight through, using ribbon to lace it up one side. I made it for a large mason jar; the knit part took me only 1-2 hours, so pretty quick!
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I thought I would write down how I made these in case you would like to try, too!
Now, I feel like I am likely insulting your intelligence by providing a tutorial here for the lace version, they are so simple. Looking around on the web, I saw these done with Modpodge or clear tape, but I opted to pull out my trusty glue gun.
Lace Version:
You will need:
A Mason jar (any size you prefer, larger are nicer for flowers)
Lace
Ribbon, jute, raffia or other trim (pearls, beads, fake flowers, buttons...be creative!)
A glue gun (yours needn't be as messy as mine)
Measuring tape
1. Measure circumference of jar with measuring tape, and cut lace, adding 1/2 inch. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to tie on.
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2. Apply hot glue along length of jar, and tack down one end of lace.
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3. Stretch lace around jar back to start point. Fold over edge 1/2 inch and glue in place.
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4. Add dots of glue around jar at edges of lace to secure it in place at regular intervals.
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5. Add ribbon or embellishment of choice.
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6. Insert candle, dim lights, and relax in the glow!
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1. Measure circumference of jar with measuring tape, and cut lace, adding 1/2 inch. Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to tie on.
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2. Apply hot glue along length of jar, and tack down one end of lace.
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3. Stretch lace around jar back to start point. Fold over edge 1/2 inch and glue in place.
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4. Add dots of glue around jar at edges of lace to secure it in place at regular intervals.
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5. Add ribbon or embellishment of choice.
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6. Insert candle, dim lights, and relax in the glow!
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For the knit version, you will need:
Mason jar (large is best, mine was 12.5 inches in circumference and 6 inches tall)
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (or other weight, adjusting as necessary for gauge)
Corresponding straight needles (5mm/ US size 8 for worsted weight)
Lacing ribbon, jute or leather
Measuring tape
Measure circumference and height of mason jar. Pattern is for 12.5" circumference and 6.5" tall. Adjust in multiples of 4 stitches to fit jar and gauge.
Cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1 (WS): slip 1 stitch, p2, *k2, p2; rep from *, end k1
Row 2: sl 1, k1, yo, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 5 st, p2, k1, yo, k2
Row 3: sl 1, p3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 6 st, k2, p3, k1
Row 4: sl 1, k1, k2tog, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 6 st, p2, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 5: sl 1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 st, p2, k1
Row 6: sl 1, *k1, yo, k1, p2; rep from * to last 3 st, k1, yo, k2
Row 7: sl 1, *p3, k2; rep from * to last 4 st, p3, k1
Row 8: sl 1, *k1, k2tog, p2; rep from * to last 4 st, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 9: sl 1, *p2, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 st, p2, k1
Row 10: sl 1, *k2, p3; rep from * to last 3 st, k3
Row 11: sl 1, *p2, k1, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 st, p2, k1
Repeat rows 6-11 twice more for 6.5" tall jar (note: each repeat is 1 inch).
Repeat rows 1-5 once.
Bind off in pattern.
Finish by weaving in ends and lacing up on jar using holes!
7 comments:
Very pretty!
Those are so pretty. I don't knit but I do crochet... will have to play around with this and figure out a pattern. Thanks for the inspiration!
what an adorable idea, Kristie. I especially like "the sweaters" for mason jars. How fun!!!
What a great way to dress up a drab ole' candle jar. I love that you were able to use lace that was handed down to you for the gifts...so sweet. I bet your girls love the colorful one! Smiles~Beth
Adorable!
I love this idea and Im stealing it for work Christmas gifts !
Thanks for sharing. I can always count on you for inspiration.
Very sweet candle holders! Such a nice way to use special lace!
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