The yarn I use in this Crochet Jewelry Bowl Pattern was given to me a few months back by my Aunt. At the time I received it I thought, “No wonder she is giving it away!”
Ever since then when I’ve been looking through my balls of yarn I would catch a glimpse of it and cringe!
But when I went searching for the right yarn to use for this crochet jewelry bowl it became likable to me instantly.
Isn’t it funny that when you choose the right yarn for the right project that a yarn which once seemed ugly now suddenly becomes attractive?
Materials Required
Brand of yarn I used was Craftworks, 100% Acrylic 8 ply yarn purchased in Australia. You can use 1 x 100gm ball of 100% acrylic multi-colored Worsted Weight Yarn Category 4, 8ply or DK yarn.
You will get approx. 4 bowls and 4 lids from 100gm.
Skill Level
Easy
Stitches & Terms
This pattern is using U.S. stitches and terms. To convert stitches go to my Crochet Stitch Conversion Chart. For help with U.S. and U.K. Basic Crochet Stitches go to the How to Crochet Videos.
BLs = back loops
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
Note: This project doesn’t require felting to keep it’s shape.
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Part 1 Video Tutorial: Rnds 1 – 9
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Part 1 continued Video Tutorial: Rnds 9 – 14
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Part 2 Video Tutorial: Rnds 1-9 – Making the Lid
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Part 2 continued Video Tutorial: Rnds 9 – 11 – Continuing Making the Lid
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Written Instructions
Note: Place stitch marker into 1st st at the start of each round.
Bottom of Bowl
With a 4.0mm hook; ch 6, join with a sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 1, working over yarn tail; 12 sc into ring, join with a sl st into 1st st. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (18 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1, * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (30 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (36 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1, * sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (42 sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1, * sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (48 sts)
Sides of Bowl
Rnd 8: working in BLs only for this round; ch 2, 1 hdc into each st around to end, join with a sl st into top of ch-2.
Rnds 9 – 13: ch 2, 1 hdc into each st around to end, join with a sl st into top of ch-2.
Rnd 14: sl st into each st around, making last sl st into last st; don’t join into 1st sl st.
Finish off.
Tighten center of ring by tugging on yarn tail. Weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.
Crochet Jewelry Bowl Lid Written Instructions
Top of Lid
With a 4.0mm hook, ch 6 and join with a sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 1, working over tail end; 12 sc into ring, join with a sl st into 1st st. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (18 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: ch 1, * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (30 sts)
Rnd 5: ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (36 sts)
Rnd 6: ch 1, * sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (42 sts)
Rnd 7: ch 1, * sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (48 sts)
Rnd 8: ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st into 1st st. (54 sts)
Sides of Lid
Rnd 9: working in BLs only for this round; ch 2, 1 hdc into each st around to end, join with a sl st into top of ch-2.
Rnd 10: ch 2, 1 hdc into each st around to end, join with a sl st into top of ch-2.
Rnd 11: sl st into each st around, making last sl st into last st; don’t join into 1st sl st.
Finish off.
Tug on yarn tail and weave it in with a yarn needle.
Lid Handle Written Instructions
With a 3.0mm crochet hook, join yarn into any stitch on 2nd round with a sl st, ch 10, join into a stitch on opposite side of the 2nd round with a sl st.
Finish off.
Weave in yarn tails with a yarn needle.
Enjoy your new crochet jewelry bowl or you could give it away as a gift for someone else to enjoy.
All the best,
Paula
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About Paula
I just finished making this and mine doesnt look so pretty
I used a Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn and it just doesnt seem stiff enough. Is that an 8ply DK yarn? I didn’t know exactly what that was so I gave the ww a shot.
Also the first couple rounds I do on the bowl and the lid turn out really thick (the beginning of the circle when I sc into the middle) so it doesnt sit flat. Im not quite sure what I am doing wrong??
Then all the rnds that I join a slip stitch in the bowl there is just a flat seam going down so the bowl isnt perfectly round.
I absoulutly love how yours turned out and would appreciate any advice you may have so I can give it another shot. I am trying to make one for my mom for Christmas. Thanks so much in advance.
The yarn is a stiff medium worsted weight yarn and it’s possible that the yarn you are using may be too thick or isn’t stiff enough for this project and that is why you would get a really thick center and a floppy bowl/lid.
As for the bowl not turning out perfectly round, the only thing that I can think of is you may not be joining into the correct stitch at the end of the round. If you take a look at the video tutorials you will be able to see where you need to join.
I hope that this helps you out Stefanie and I hope your mom likes this as her Christmas present!
Can you tell me what brand/kind of yarn yours was? Ive checked all the craft shops asked all kinds of employees and they cant tell me which yarns are 8 ply and the labels dont say. I used a medium worsted weight yarn which is what pattern says but it didnt work. Ive read on the web that worsted weight (4) is 10ply so should I use the yarn one catagory down a 3? And also I dont understand what the “Stiff” yarn means. Can you explain that? They all seem soft and not at all stiff. I am in the USA if that makes a difference. Sorry to be a hassle I am just confused and want to make sure I get the right yarn before starting again
Thanks
My yarn brand is ‘Craftworks’ and the kind is ‘Acrylic Shades 8 ply’. It was purchased in Australia so it may be unlikely that you can purchase it in the U.S.
Look for a 100% acrylic yarn as this will give the project the stiffness you need and yes I’d try taking it down to a category 3 yarn also. Let me know how the category 3 yarn goes and if it works out for you then I will modify the type of U.S. yarn on the pattern.
Sorry I didn’t make it clear about needing an acrylic yarn. Thanks for being so patient Stefanie.
Thanks for all your quick responses Paula and for all the wonderful patterns.
Thank you very much, Stefanie.
Ok so I finished the pattern again and it turned out great! I still used the worsted weight size 4 yarn 100% acrylic. I just had to correct a few mistakes I made on the first try so that it would turn out amazing like yours. Practice makes perfect. I am actually making some face scrubbies to put in the bowl and giving it to my mom with her face wash as one of her Christmas gifts. So excited, hope she loves it! Thanks again.
That’s terrific news, Stefanie! I’m so glad it worked for you this time around. No doubt your mom will love it!