handknit & handmade

by Elise Lopez

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new installation

phytophilia

a knit and crocheted celebration of houseplants

on view at uncommon threads march 6-may 28, 2026

select pieces available for purchase


SHOP UPDATE

5/15/26

KNIT KIT: Sprout
$12.00

I am always looking for unique ways to recycle empty Crock Candles, so I designed the Sprout knitting pattern as a quick and cute way to add some green to any space.

These kits contain everything you need to knit your own tiny Sprout.

Kit includes:

  • 7 page pattern zine with photo references

  • Ravelry digital pattern download code

  • 6g brown fingering weight superwash wool for soil

  • 2g green fingering weight superwash wool for sprout

  • polyfill stuffing

Knitting Pattern: Sprout
$1.50

A friendly little sprout is the perfect way to recycle your le fermiere crocks.

I love to see what you make! Share your project on Instagram and tag me @elisemade, or via email to elisemade@gmail.com

Finished Dimensions

Sprout: 3 x 3.5” (7.6 x 8.9 cm)

In crock: 3 x 5.5” (7.6 x 14 cm)

Yarn & Yardage

Soil: 4g/14 yds fingering weight in brown

Sprout: 2g/7yds fingering weight in green

Needles

US 2 (2.75mm) using preferred small circumference method (DPNs, magic loop, 2 circulars)

Gauge

24 sts and 36 rows in 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round

Tools

Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing
Clean & empty La Fermiere crock

Key

BO – bind off
CO – cast on
CDD – centered double decrease; slip two stitches knitwise, then knit the next stitch. Pass 2 slipped stitches over as if to bind off (2 stitches decreased)
K - knit
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
KFB – knit front and back (increase)
M1L – make one left (left -leaning increase)
M1R – make one right (right-leaning increase)
P - purl
SL1KW – slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back
SSK – slip 2 stitches knitwise, knit these 2 sts together through the back loops (left-leaning decrease)
ST/STS – stitch/stitches

Note: instructions written inside square brackets are worked as a repeat across the round

Construction

Soil is knit starting at the bottom in round stockinette and then shaped with simple directional decreases. With remaining live stitches, color is changed and sprout stem is knit in icord. Finally, stitches are split to create leaves in flat garter stitch.

introducting crock grow kits

everything you need to convert your empty crock candle into a miniature flower garden

Red Crock Collection
$20.00

This very special collection is poured in limited edition cherry-red crocks engraved with hearts and sweet expressions of love. Grab your favorite scent for a luxurious self-care treat, or surprise someone you love with a beautiful handmade gift.

Limited Edition Scents:

Eternal Oceans (ozone/sea salt/plum/sandalwood)

Midnight Jasmine (neroli/jasmine/powder/patchouli)

Saltwater Rose (rose/ozone/bergamot/patchouli)

Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.

Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).

Rich Persimmon
$18.50

Traditonally representing luck, prosperity, and longevity, persimmons are an important symbol in many cultures around the world. Poured to celebrate the coming lunar new year, I hope this rich and luxurious persimmon scent helps usher in some good vibes for the rest of the coming year.

Rich Persimmon features an earthly sweet persimmon scent balanced with the citrusy brightness of orange peel and citron, and warmed with the subtle spice of clove.

Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.

Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).

Crock candle sale

astrology collection and colorful crocks are almost sold out - grab the last of my stock at super sale prices!

Astrology Collection Candles
from $15.00

Limited Edition Astrology Collection features stamped designs in all 12 zodiac signs.

Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo): oud/tonka bean/amaretto/balsam

Air (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra): ozone/lemon/sage/eucalyptus/amber

Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): bergamot/coconut/amber/vanilla

Water (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio): sea salt/eucalyptus/marine/teakwood

Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.

Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).

The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!

Colorful Crock Candles
Sale Price: $15.00 Original Price: $20.00

Limited edition colorful crocks!

Handmade and poured in very small batches, these candles are made with high quality soy wax and essential oil fragrances. Each candle is made in recycled Le Fermiere ceramic yogurt crocks.

Crocks measure 2.5” x 3” and 4.9 oz (140 g).

Current scents:

Island Paradise (pineapple/mango/coconut milk)

Rum Swizzle (pineapple/passionfruit/coconut/mango)

The purpose of this project is to recycle the beautiful crocks in a meaningful way, and I hope you will also recycle it when your candle has finished burning! (Learn how to remove wax from old candle jars here.) Use the empty vessel to corral things like pens, beauty products, or knitting needles. The ceramic crocks are oven/microwave/dishwasher safe and can be used for cooking and baking. The glass crocks are microwave and dishwasher safe. They would also make a great home for a small plant or succulent, which in turn could make a great little gift!

SALE CROCK CANDLES - Last of the Batch
from $5.00

Help me clear the shelves by taking home these “Last of the Batch” selections!

Enjoy the lowest prices these candles have ever been! 

CROCKS

Sea Minerals (sea salt / sage / marine / teakwood)

Nag Champa (amber/rose/sandalwood/patchouli)

Antique Library (teakwood/cedar/patchouli/sandalwood)

Cafe de Olla (clove/cinnamon/vanilla/cream)

Green Tea Lemongrass (lemongrass/green tea/musk/jasmine)

Island Paradise (pineapple/mango/coconut milk)

TRAVEL SIZE

Morning Matcha (bergamot/green tea/sandalwood)

Sun & Moon (grapefruit/sage/lavender/amber)

Dry Gin Cocktail (juniper/red currant/cypress/cedar)

 

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