How to Crochet Jam Jar Candleholders with String

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In this tutorial, excerpted from Take a Ball of String, author and craft instructor Jemima Schlee walks you through how to crochet a lovely jam jar candleholder. She also demonstrates how to dye the crochet cover to achieve an ombré effect.

Supplies needed for crocheted candleholder:

• Baker's twine or household string
• Crochet hook: size 4.5 mm = size 7
• Jam jar: To fit a 1-pound(16-ounce) jam jar, measuring 3 inches (7.5 cm) diameter by 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) high
• Sharp scissors
• Tea light

Supplies needed to dye the crocheted candleholder:

• Fabric dye
• Salt (read dye instructions for quantity)
• Glass bowl or jug
• Pebbles
• Gloves if desired