✨ Crochet Granny Square Star Candle Cozy

✨ Crochet Granny Square Star Candle Cozy | Mason Jar Cover Tutorial

There’s something magical about lighting a candle — especially when it’s wrapped in cozy crochet. ✨
In this project, we’re turning a simple mason jar into a glowing work of art with a star granny square candle cozy!

Whether you’re a beginner looking to expand your crochet skills or just love quick, beautiful home décor projects, this tutorial is for you. 🧶

🌟 About the Project

In this video tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to crochet a star-shaped granny square, then transform it into a candle cozy that fits perfectly around a 16 oz mason jar.

It’s a fun and quick project that instantly adds warmth -perfect for cozy nights, special gifts, or seasonal décor.
Each flicker of candlelight dances through the star stitches, creating a magical glow that feels straight out of a fairy tale. 🕯️💫

🧶 What You’ll Learn

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:

Crochet a star granny square from start to finish
Join your squares together to form a candle sleeve
Customize the colors for holidays or special occasions
Fit the design around a standard mason jar

This is a beginner-friendly pattern, great for anyone ready to explore granny squares with a creative twist!

🎁 Perfect For

Handmade gifts that feel personal and meaningful
Holiday or seasonal home décor
A relaxing weekend crochet project
Repurposing mason jars into something beautiful

📹 Watch the Tutorial

👉 Watch now on YouTube:
✨ Crochet Granny Square Star Candle Cozy Tutorial

And don’t forget to like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 to stay updated on new crochet tutorials and free patterns from The K4 Project.

📖 Get the Written Pattern

If you’d like the step-by-step written pattern or printable PDF, it’s available in Part 2 of the video series or keep reading below:

https://youtu.be/4JxN2nUGBfc?si=iCSPuvjR5es5B6gp

or you can purchase the full pattern here:
🧶 thek4project.com/products/crochet-star-granny-square-candle-cozy-pattern

Magical Candle Cozy Pattern

Recommended Yarns: size #4 weight yarn from your yarn stash.

I used Loops& Threads Impeccable Yarn -26 grams

Crochet hook: Crochet hook size G/6/4mm

Ball Wide Mouth Mason Jar 16 oz

round 1: Slip knot, ch 8 or magic ring and sc 8sts, ss, ch 1. Tighten magic ring to close hole. Optional to leave a small opening to allow candle light to peek through.

round 2: 2sc in 1st st from round 1, place marker (pm) in 1st sc st, 2sc in remaining 7 sts (16sts), ss to stitch marker (sm).

round 3: Ch1, pm, ch3 (4 ch total), *dc in next st, ch1* repeat x 15, ss into 1st ch of ch 4 space from beginning of this round to join.

round 4: Ch3 , pm in 3rd ch, work in the spaces made from round 3 double crochets. In the first space, 2dc (there are now 3 dc made in this space including the ch 3), *sc 1 in next dc space, In the next space (3dc, ch 3, 3dc)* repeat ** x 7, sc 1 in next dc space. Back in the first space worked in this round, 3dc, ch 1, 1sc into the sm (which is the top of the 3rd chain). 8 petals.

round 5: Begin work in the middle of the 1st petal; 1sc in space in between the 3dc (from round 4) from each side of the petal, pm. *Ch3. In next center petal 3dc, ch 3, 3dc. Ch 3. 1sc in center space of next petal* repeat x 3. Ch3. In the next center petal 3dc, ch 3, 3dc. Ch 3, ss into 1st sc with sm from this round.

round 6: Ch1, , pm, *front post sc around sc petal tip from round 5. 3sc in the chain 3 space (from round 5). Next, 1sc in each of the 2 dc spaces (there are 3 dc from round 5 that show 2 spaces between the 3 dc). At the corner, 3 sc, ch1, 3sc. Next, 1sc in each of the 2 dc spaces (there are 3 dc from round 5 that show 2 spaces between the 3 dc), 3sc in the chain 3 space. * repeat** x 3, ss into sm, cut yarn.

Make second square. Pick one side of square and half double crochet down this side. With first square and right sides facing second square, sc down hdc side of 2nd square. Cut yarn. On the opposite side of second square, hdc down that side. SC first square to second square from the inside so sc is on the inside of the project. Cut yarn.

Slip stitch the top and bottom of piece as follows: 3 sts, skip 1 st, repeat.

Weave in yarn tails and block piece to fit mason jar.

💕 Support The K4 Project

If you enjoy my tutorials and patterns, your support helps me continue creating free content for makers like you! You can support by:

Purchasing patterns from The K4 Project Shop
Sharing your finished projects on social media and tagging @thek4project
Leaving a comment or thumbs up on the video — it means the world to me! 🌍💖

📸 Share Your Project!

I’d love to see your finished Star Candle Cozies!
Tag me on Instagram or TikTok @thek4project, and use the hashtag #thek4project so I can feature your project.