Day of the Dead Storage Jar Halloween Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Fair Isle, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with Susie Johns' vibrant jar, featuring a knitted sugar skull design and 3D floral decorations

Bring a touch of Mexican festival magic to your celebrations with this fun idea from Susie Johns. This project transforms an ordinary plastic jar into a colourful Day of the Dead display, complete with a knitted skull and a collection of 3D flowers. It’s a playful, decorative piece that’s perfect for holding treats, LED candles, or simply brightening up your home for the holidays. Plus, it’s a great way to reuse an old jar, giving new life to something you’d otherwise recycle. The main motif is worked using the Fair Isle technique but you could Swiss darn the finer details if you prefer.

Sizing

Height: 20cm

What you need

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash DK, shades (A) 815 Black, (B) 817 Aran, (C) 837 Berry Pink, (D) 809 Really Red, (E) 887 Wasabi, (F) 346 Daisy Yellow, (G) 344 Cherry Tomato, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm
Safety toy stuffing
Lightweight wadding
Hot glue gun
Plastic jar: one litre, approximately 17cm tall x 37cm circumference
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this Halloween pattern, check out our full collection of Halloween knitting patterns.

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