Knitted Candle Cosy

The Knitted Candle Cosy is a charming and cozy accessory that adds a touch of warmth to any space. With its intricate knit design, it not only protects your candles but also enhances their aesthetic appeal. These cosies come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them versatile for any decor style. Whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere for a romantic dinner or simply add a touch of charm to your living room, the Knitted Candle Cosy is the perfect choice. It's a delightful way to elevate your candle game and bring a friendly, inviting vibe to your home!

Materials:

• Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in color Washed Teal
• 4mm double pointed needles (or long circulars for magic loop)
• glass jar
• tapestry needle
• scissors
• The jars I’m using have a 2.75” and 3” diameter. Instructions will follow for both those sizes.

Candle Cosy Instructions:

CO 40 (44) sts and join in the round without twisting the sts

To adjust the pattern, make sure to cast on a multiple of 4 stitches

Knit in 2×2 rib until piece measures 0.5”

Increase Round for 2.75” jar: K2, KFB, K20, KFB, knit to the end of round (42, x sts)

Increase Round for 3” jar: *K10, KFB; repeat from * to end of round (48 sts)

To adjust the pattern, increase existing sts to a multiple of 6 by working KFB(s) evenly across the round

Eyelet Rib:

Rounds 1-3: *P1, K5; repeat from * to end of round

Round 4: *P1, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog; repeat from * to end of round

Repeat Rounds 1-4 until cosy touches the base of the jar when worn.

Knit in 2×2 rib until cosy covers the base of the jar when worn.

The rib may not fit perfectly across the round, but because it’s on the bottom of the jar, no one will see it. If you’d like the 2×2 rib to fit perfectly, decrease 2 sts by working two K2togs across the round until you have a multiple of 4 sts on the needle.

Decrease Round: *k2tog; repeat from * to end of round (21, 24 sts)

Next Round for 2.75” jar: *k2tog; repeat from * to last st, K1 (11sts)

Next Round for 3” jar: repeat Decrease Round (12 sts)

For those adjusting the pattern: K2tog across the round. Repeat this decrease round again.

Cut a length of yarn and weave into remaining sts. Weave in ends.

Slide the cosy onto your jar, place a candle inside and light it up. The candle cosy is complete!

Abbreviations:

• CO: cast on
• K: knit
• K2tog: knit two sts together
• P: purl
• SSK: slip 1 st, slip another st, Knit 2 slipped sts together through the front
• St(s): stitches
• YO: yarn over
• * *: Repeat instructions between the asterisks the number of time indicated