Easy Crochet Stardust Jar Pattern Home Decor

Brighten any corner with the charm of a Crochet Stardust Jar, a delightful project that brings a sprinkle of magic wherever it's placed. Imagine a cozy evening, with a soft glow cast by this handmade jar, adding a touch of whimsy to your space.

Crochet Stardust Jar

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (KAC cotton - recycled cotton yarn, and Stellaris - thin golden thread)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stuffing material

Skills Required:

• Single crochets
• Magic circle
• Increases
• Decreases
• Tapestry crochet (crocheting with multiple colors)

Jar and Lid Pattern:

Start with the Lid:

• Begin with a magic circle. Chain 2, then make 8 single crochets in the second chain from the hook.

Round 2:

• Crochet 1 increase in each stitch around (8 increases total -> 16 stitches).

Round 3:

• 1 single crochet, 1 increase; repeat around (24 stitches total).

After Round 4:

• 2 single crochets, 1 increase; repeat around (32 stitches total).

Rounds 5-6:

• Crochet 32 single crochets (one in each stitch around).

Create the Lid's Brim:

Next Round:

• Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch, but only in the front loop of each stitch.
• Change color to purple by partially undoing the last stitch of the previous color, leaving two loops on the hook, then pulling through with the new color.

Following Round:

• Crochet 1 single crochet in each back loop of the previous round (32 stitches).

Jar Body:

Rounds 8-10:

• Crochet 32 single crochets in each stitch around.
• Cut off the yellow yarn; tie and tuck ends inside.

Pattern for the Middle Part:

• 12 single crochets in purple, change to white, 8 single crochets in white, change back to purple, 12 single crochets in purple; repeat this pattern for 6 rounds.

Next 2 Rounds:

• 32 single crochets in purple only.

Decrease for Closure:

First Decrease Round:

• 2 single crochets, 1 decrease; repeat around (24 stitches).

Second Decrease Round:

• 1 single crochet, 1 decrease; repeat around (16 stitches).
• Add stuffing.

Final Round:

• 8 decreases to close the jar top. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for closing.

Star Decoration:

• Combine yellow yarn with triple-layered golden thread.
• Start with a slipknot, then crochet 2 chains.
• Slip stitch in the second chain from the hook and a single crochet in the first chain.
• Repeat the process to create five points for the star.
• Finish the star and leave a tail for sewing it onto the jar.

Final Assembly:

• Sew the star onto the jar, preferably centering it on the white label.