The Glass Jacket Crochet Pattern is a wonderful blend of functionality and vintage charm, designed to elevate your everyday glassware. Originating from a 1956 public domain design, this modernized version retains the intricate shell pattern and classic aesthetic while incorporating user-friendly instructions and contemporary materials. With its elegant scalloped edges and alternating color bands, this glass jacket is perfect for enhancing both the look and feel of your beverages, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet drink at home.
This pattern is an enjoyable challenge for intermediate crocheters, offering a mix of simple rounds and more detailed shell stitches. Working with two colors allows for creative expression while practicing color changes and maintaining consistency. Although the project involves some intricate increases and stitch patterns, these techniques are clearly outlined, making it accessible to crocheters eager to expand their skills. With a little patience, even those new to crochet can achieve a stunning result that’s as practical as it is beautiful.
The Glass Jacket is a versatile addition to your crochet repertoire, ideal for personal use, gifting, or even as a handmade item for craft fairs. Its timeless appeal and thoughtful design make it a conversation piece that showcases your creativity and craftsmanship. This transformed, adapted, and expanded pattern allows you to bring a piece of vintage crochet history into the present, offering both utility and elegance in equal measure.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Coats & Clark’s Quick Tricks to Crochet Book No. 326 (1956). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Key Details
- Name: Glass Jacket Crochet Pattern
- Craft: Crochet
- Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: Fits standard drinking glasses, providing both style and functionality
Materials
- J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN,” Art. A.64: 1 ball of No. 132-A Parakeet
- J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” METALLIC, Art. A.64: 1 ball of No. M.76 Robinelle
- Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 7
Crochet Abbreviations
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- rnd(s): Round(s)
- …: Repeat instructions between asterisks
Pattern Instructions
Base of the Glass Jacket
Using Parakeet, ch 6. Join with sl st to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 15 dc in the ring. Join with sl st in the top of the starting ch-3.
2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in the same st as sl st, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc (increase). Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in first sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in next sc (increase), dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.
4th rnd: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, increasing 12 sc evenly spaced. Join.
5th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc, increasing 12 dc evenly spaced. Join.
6th rnd: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join.
7th rnd: Ch 1, sc in each sc of the previous rnd. Join. Drop Parakeet and attach Robinette.
Shell Pattern
8th rnd (with Robinette): Sc in first sc, skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. Drop Robinette, pick up Parakeet.
9th rnd (with Parakeet): Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, sc in center of next shell, shell in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc in the same sc as the first 2 dc were made. Join to top of ch-3. Drop Parakeet, pick up Robinette.
10th rnd (with Robinette): Sc in top of ch-3, shell in next sc, sc in center of next shell. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in first sc. Drop Robinette, pick up Parakeet.
11th to 16th rnds: Repeat 9th and 10th rnds alternately, ending with Parakeet. Break off Robinette at the end of the 16th rnd.
Finishing
17th rnd: With Parakeet, sc in each st around. Join.
18th rnd: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (increase), sc in next 2 sc, skip next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
A Practical and Stylish Accessory
This Glass Jacket combines utility with a vintage-inspired charm, perfect for protecting your hands from hot or cold beverages while adding elegance to your glassware. The alternating colors and shell pattern create a dynamic design that is both fun and functional. This project is an ideal choice for gifting or adding a personal touch to your kitchenware!
