Basket Weave Mason Jar Cozy Knitting Pattern

My Basket Weave Mason Jar Cozy Knitting Pattern creates a soft, textured cover for two standard mason jar sizes. This one-piece, seamless design is worked in the round and formed entirely with knit and purl stitches, creating an elegant handmade piece perfect for home décor, floral displays, and creative storage.

Learn about the supply list, technique help, and video tutorial below.

About This Pattern

These knitted mason jar cozies are a simple way to add handmade texture and decorative cover for storage jars in your home. I especially enjoy using them in my studio to hold knitting needles, scissors, and other creative tools while keeping my workspace feeling warm and organized.

Skill Level

This project is best suited for intermediate knitters who are comfortable working in the round on double-pointed needles and making simple increases.

Included Sizes

The printable PDF includes instructions for both 16 oz and 32 oz wide-mouth mason jars, making it easy to create coordinating pieces for decorating, organizing, and gift giving.

Knitting Supplies

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Bulky Weight #5 Yarn

These mason jar cozies are knit with bulky weight #5 yarn.

Favorite Yarn: The samples shown were knit with Cascade 128 Superwash Merino, a soft wool yarn that beautifully highlights the basketweave texture. One skein makes three 16 oz cozies or two 32 oz jars.

Yarn Amounts:

• 16 oz jar = 30 yards / 27 m
• 32 oz jar = 42 yards / 38 m

Yarn Substitution Recommendations

• Ewe Ewe Yarn Baa Baa Bulky (affiliate link)
• Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky
• Berroco Vintage Chunky
• Knit Picks Swish Bulky
• Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky
• Lion Brand Hue + Me

Tools

• 4 – Size 8 US / 5 mm double-pointed needles, length 8 inches / 20 cm
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker – I just use a little scrap of yarn with a slip knot

Supplies

Two Jar Sizes: 16 ounce and 32 ounce wide mouth jars.

Knitting Techniques and Abbreviations

Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this pattern.

Abbreviations

• CO = Cast On
• DPNS = Double-Pointed Needles
• K = Knit Stitch
• K2Tog = Knit Two Stitches Together
• M1 = Make One Increase
• P = Purl Stitch
• PM = Place Marker
• SL3P = Slip 3 Stitches Purlwise
• Sts = Stitches
• * * = Repeat Pattern Between Asterisks

Mason Jar Cozy Construction

Knitted bottom-up from the jar base to its rim, this seamless one-piece cozy is worked in the round with bulky-weight yarn. The project works up quickly and creates a polished finish that looks beautiful throughout the home.

These knitted covers are designed with approximately 15% negative ease, allowing the knitted fabric to gently stretch around the glass. This helps the basketweave texture hug the jar while creating a tailored fit that stays neatly in place.

Basketweave Stitch Texture

The basket weave texture creates beautiful dimension while being formed entirely with knit and purl stitches. The woven appearance resembles strips interlaced over and under one another, creating a timeless pattern that feels both classic and modern.

The combination of raised and recessed sections creates depth and dimension that stands out beautifully in bulky-weight yarn. Whether displayed with flowers, knitting tools, or decorative storage, the basketweave texture adds warmth, structure, and handmade character to every jar.

Creative Ways to Use Mason Jar Cozies

Decorative Home Organization

Beyond vases, these jars are also perfect for kitchen utensils, office supplies, makeup brushes. It’s amazing how quickly a simple glass jar can feel more personal and beautifully styled with these knitted covers.

Handmade Gift Ideas

If you enjoy creating thoughtful handmade gifts, these mason jar cozies are such a fun project to personalize. You can fill jars with homemade cookie mix, tea bags, hot cocoa mix, candies, or bath salts to create meaningful gifts that feel heartfelt and handmade.

Pattern Credit

Knitting Technical Editor

A huge thank you to Kim Wilkerson of Knit Julep for her expert technical editing on this knitting pattern! I strive to create patterns that make sense. Working together ensures my patterns are error-free, complete, accurate, consistent, and clear.

Selling Finished Items

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