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Mason Jar Mug Crisco Candles with Crochet Cozy

January 24, 2015

Did you know that you can easily make low-cost, odorless, and long burning candles with Crisco shortening?! No melting and burning of wax to contend with and you probably already have the ingredients on hand! I found the most adorable mini Mason Jar Mugs at Bed Bath and Beyond and of course this project wouldn’t be complete without the addition of cute little crochet mug cozy! The perfect gift in a jar!

Materials:
– Small Glass Mason Jar Mugs (or any glass container with work). Please note that the crochet mug cozy only fits THESE mini mason jar spice mugs.
– Crisco Vegetable Shortening (or any brad of vegetable cooking lard).
– Thin strand of Cotton yarn (must be all natural fiber).
– Pencil

Melt Crisco shortening in saucepan over medium-low heat. It shouldn’t be boiling. Just heat until melted. I used about half of the container shown above for the two candles.

Pour melted shortening into the glass jar. Cut strand of cotton yarn and tie it to the top of the pencil. Stick it in the glass jar just so it reaches the bottom. You can weigh it down with a washer if needed.
Let the Crisco cool and become a solid again. Stick it in the fridge to speed up this process. When the  candle has cooled, snip the yarn wick from the top of the pencil.
Your candle is complete and ready to light! 

Now if you want to cozy it up with a little crochet sleeve, here is the pattern!
Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn
– Size F crochet hook
– Button
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
Mini Mason Jar Mug Cozy Pattern:
Chain 28, join to first chain to make a large circle, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 and TURN
Round 3-7: SC in 26 stitches (leaving two stitches unused), chain 1, turn
attach accent yarn color
Round 8: SC across top and down open slit before joining chain 12 and then join to first SC made. The chain 12 creates the loop that attaches to your button.
Sew button on opposite corner of cozy.
Slip cozy around your little mug mason jar. I love that these jars have lids so you can keep your candles clean, protected, and dust free when not using. They also make gifting so easy!

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  1. strawbarigurl says

    January 24, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I love this!! Could you add essential oil for fragrance? Thank you! so much for this!!

    Reply
  2. Monique E. says

    January 24, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    What an amazing idea. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Debbi Huntington says

    January 25, 2015 at 1:35 am

    this is great! now I need to find those jars…
    Debbi
    –YankeeBurrow

    Reply
  4. Donna Lee C says

    January 25, 2015 at 4:53 am

    will be making this one!! Can essential oils be added for scents??

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    • Dragua Kale says

      February 4, 2015 at 2:22 am

      Yes. Make sure they have a high flash point so the scent doesn't "go up in flames".

      Reply
  5. Poupette Crochet says

    January 25, 2015 at 6:24 am

    C'est tout mimi et pratique pour ne pas se bruler, j'aime bien 😉

    Reply
  6. stitchesandsupper says

    January 25, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I love this idea!!! We don't have Crisco in Sweden but can use the stuff you make candles with. Had to share your post in my swedish crochet group on Facebook 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lissa Scott says

    January 26, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I love these candles. My friend and I made some last night. We melted wax scents cubes and added it to the melted crisco in the jars. It was a cheap way for us to as color and a wonderful scent to the candles. Thanks so much for the idea.

    Reply
  8. Crochet Hooks says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    great idea! love the cozy for sure. It hadn't occurred to me you could use lard or crisco for a candle! best part, if you need it back for cooking, you have it lol!

    Reply
  9. LH says

    January 28, 2015 at 2:54 am

    This looks like a great idea! Can you use coconut oil in place of crisco? It is the same consistency and smells like a tropical island 🙂 Let me know your thoughts. Tks!!

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  10. Ember Deibler says

    January 30, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Can you tell me what size of mason jars these are (how many oz)?

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Hi and thanks for stopping by! I'm Sarah, the crafter, crocheter and occasional crockpotter behind this blog. As a wife and mom of 3 my days are busy but I always find time to pick up my crochet hook or indulge in something crafty. I have a passion for crafting and crocheting and offer my patterns and tutorials for free! I hope you enjoy everything you find here and please feel free to repeat after me!

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