DIY Crochet Sprouting Jar Covers: Under $2 Each

Quick Snapshot

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Time: 15 minutes per cover
• Yarn: Cotton fingering weight, scrap amounts

Sprouting your own seeds at home is nutritious and fun. These reusable crochet jar covers replace disposable cheesecloth and take just minutes to make.

Materials

• Cotton fingering weight yarn (must be food-safe, un-dyed or natural dye)
• Size D/3.25mm crochet hook
• Mason jar with band ring (wide or regular mouth)
• Scissors

Step-by-Step

1. Measure your jar ring. Standard wide-mouth rings have a ~3.5-inch diameter.
2. Foundation: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring. Join. (12 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next around. Join. (36 sts)
5. Continue increasing until the circle is slightly larger than your jar ring opening.
6. Final round: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Fasten off.
7. Place the cover over the jar mouth, screw the ring band over it. Trim any excess.

Use a finer stitch (like mesh stitch) for better drainage while sprouting. These covers are machine washable and last for years.

Crochet pivot note: This same technique makes great reusable produce bags and tea strainers too!

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