A Very Dear Friend asked me to make a Luminary for her
Kwanzaa Party, after seeing the other Jar cozies that I had designed. The Party is at her mom's apartment, and they are not allowed to use real candles. She wants to give them to her family and friends, as a reminder of the party and the time spent together.
I am so very honored that she asked me to design
the Luminary. I wasn't sure how Kwanzaa was celebrated, and wanted to make sure I was respectful and represented it right. I hope I did this Beautiful Celebration justice.
A Brief Explanation:
"The celebration honors African Heritage in African-American culture and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift giving.
Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67."
I was inspired By the Kwanza Candles.
During Kwanzaa a special candle holder called a kinara is used.
A kinara holds seven candles, three red ones on the left, three green ones on
the right, with a black candle in the center.
If you would Like to learn more about what Kwanzaa is Click This LINK
Kwanzaa Luminary Jar Cozie Crochet Pattern Please add this crochet Pattern to Your Ravlery Favorites Please Note: We just updated this Crochet Pattern on this blog, to make it easier to understand.
Skill: Easy
Materials:
Crochet Hook
– H / 5.00MM
Yarn Worsted
Weight (4) Small Amount of each color
White C1, Red C2, Black C3,
Green C4 yellow C5
16 Oz jar
Led Candle
Light
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single
crochet (sc)
Double
Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
Single Crochet Together (sctog)
Change to
(chgto)
Back Loop
only (Blo)
Size: 7 inches
Notes:
Ch1 does not
count as a stitch
Ch 3 counts
as dc
When
changing colors ch1 or Ch 3 after the color change. Please Note - The colors For The Kwanzaa Candles are indicated in the pattern, The Demonstration From the Video was stitched in White and Silver.
R: 1 – With
White yarn, ch 16, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
*ch1, sk the next sc, sc in the next ch*
Repeat From * to * across, Turn ch1 (15 sts)
R: 2 –With White yarn, *Blo,
1 sc in the 1st st, ch 1, sk the next st*
Repeat From
* to* across, Turn, (15 sts)
(sc in the sc, sk the ch1 sps.)
R: 3 – Chgto Red yarn, Blo, Ch3, 1 dc in each sc and each ch, turn ch 1 (15 dc)
R: 4 – With Red yarn, 1 sc
in each dc, turn (15 sc)
R: 5 – Repeat R: 2
R: 6 – Repeat R: 2
R: 7 – With Red Yarn,Repeat R: 3
R: 8 – With Red yarn, Repeat R: 4
R: 9 –
Repeat R: 2
R: 10 -
Repeat R: 2
R: 11 – With Red Yarn, Repeat R: 3
R: 12- With Red yarn, Repeat R: 4
R: 13 –
Repeat R: 2
R: 14 –
Repeat R: 2
R: 15 -With Black yarn, Repeat R : 3
R: 16 – With Black yarn, Repeat R : 4
R: 17 - Repeat
R: 2
R: 18 -
Repeat R: 2
R: 19 - With Green yarn, Repeat R: 3
R: 20 – With Green yarn, Repeat R: 4
R: 21 - Repeat
R: 2
R: 22 - Repeat
R: 2
R: 23 - With Green yarn, Repeat R: 3
R: 24- With Green yarn, Repeat R: 4
R: 25 -
Repeat R: 2
R: 26 -
Repeat R: 2
R: 27 – With Green yarn, Repeat R: 3
R: 28 – With Green yarn, Repeat R: 4
R: 29 - Line up the ends
and slst it closed, Wrong side out, Like a tube.
Do not tie
off
Flip to right side out.
R: 30 - Bottom Edge:
Sc around
the bottom edge of the cozy, tie off weave in the ends.
R: 31- Top Edge:
Attach C1 to the top
edge and stitch 1 sc in the end of the 1st 2 rows,
Join in C5,
st 1 sc in the end of the next 2 rows leaving C1 Attached.
We are
stitching 1 sc in the end of each row, alternating C1 and C5.
Make sure the Yellow sc are lined with the
candles.
Join to 1st
sc, ch1.
R: 32 - 1 sc in the 1st 2 sc with C1, With C5 Sctog the next 2 sc,
*With C1, 1 sc in the next 2 sc, With C5 Sctog the next 2 sc*
Repeat From * to *, join, to 1st sc, tie off weave in your ends.
This Crochet Pattern is designed so you can make it in any colors you choose and For any occasion.
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" To Weave, or not to Weave,
That is the question". And The answer is not so complicated. It really depends on your preference. Sometimes I will stitch over the yarn tails, and come back and weave them in Later.
Sometimes I will weave then in as I go, and sometimes I will weave then in later. It really depends on how much time I have or my mood.
No matter what you decide to do, the most important thing is that the project is neat and tidy. An will hold up in the wash.
Let me Show you With the
Mistletoe Crochet Pattern
Mistletoe Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Skill: Easy
Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00 MM
Yarn - Worsted Weight (4) Small Amount of each color
Caron party - Green Spring Sparkle
I Love This yarn Red Sparkle
Small Pony Beads - 3 white beads
Yarn Needle
With Green yarn, ch 9, *1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
1 sc in each ch across, (8sc)
Working up the opposite side of the Ch,
1 sc in each ch, (8sc) join to 1st sc*
ch 18, repeat from * to *,
tie off weave in your ends.
Cut a 12 inch piece of red yarn, thread it on the needle, and slide the 3 beads on.
Push the beads to the center of the yarn and tie a knot.
Fold The Mistletoe in half, and attach the beads to the mistletoe.
sewing in place.
Tie a bow to the front of the mistletoe.
Hang the mistletoe up with the loop.
3 Favorite Sparkle Yarns: 1. I Love This yarn Metallic/ Sparkle - Hobby Lobby 2. Caron Simply Soft Party 3. Red heart With Love Metallic 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 What's Happening This Week At Posh Pooch Designs Winter CAl- is Completed The Elf Doll - Free crochet Pattern and Videos At This LINK
