These votive candles in cute holders along with some
doilies, small white pumpkins, and dry baby-breath flowers adore the dresser in
my bedroom.
I like to decorate with votive candles, as they are quite
inexpensive (especially if buying in bulk). However, I felt that my votive candles needed some charm. So I
came up with these lovely crocheted holders.
They are extremely easy and quick to make. They require very
little thread, so you can use your leftover thread from other projects. I made
mine in fawn color. But I can imagine they will look stunning in black for
Halloween or in red for Valentine’s Day.
This is my own pattern. I didn’t have anyone test it, so if
you find any errors, please let me know. Also if you have any questions about
the pattern, don’t hesitate to ask.
I used size ten thread and size ten hook (1.30 mm)
Shell in this pattern: {(dc, ch 1) 4 times, dc} all in the
same space
Ch 8, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in ring; join with a
slip st in third ch of beginning ch-3.
Round 2: Ch 4, *dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * around;
join with a slip st in third ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 3: Ch 6, *dc in next dc, ch 3, repeat from * around;
join with a slip st in third ch of beginning ch-6.
Round 4: Ch 5, *dc in next dc, ch 2, repeat from *around;
join with a slip st in third ch of beginning ch-5.
Round 5: same as round 4.
Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch-2 space around; join with a
slip st in beginning ch.
Round 7: Ch 4, (dc, ch, dc) all in same st, sc in st above
next dc, *shell in st above next dc, sc in st above next dc * 11 times, (dc, ch
1, dc) all in same st as beginning ch-3; join with a slip st in third ch of
beginning ch-4.
Fasten off.
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These are so pretty! Love the color fawn. Thank you for sharing your pattern!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute. I may give it a try. I am not good at crocheting anything other than a straight line. I am still trying to learn a granny square. HA! HA!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletePięknie wyglądają, zwłaszcza gdy świece zapalone:)))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Very nice and easy idea!!
ReplyDeleteCiao
Monica
These look beautiful. Would you please say what size thread and hook you used? Many thanks,
ReplyDeleteSorry, I forgot to mention the thread and hook size (I'll update the post). Thread size ten and hook size ten.
DeleteOh my...these are just beautiful! I even think they would look pretty in a soft pink as well but really love the white/cream.
ReplyDeleteThey're very pretty but please do be careful. Naked flames and natural fibre can be dangerous. Always keep an eye on them and never, ever leave them unattended. Too many accidents have happened due to carelessness over candles and tea lights :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, yes of course, special care should always be exercised with candles.
DeleteOH Olga I am loving these! My youngest daughter will too. I can see both of us making some up together. Thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteolga,
ReplyDeletethese are lovely. thanks for sharing your talents with us - and the photography is excellent too!
jd in st louis
http://crochet.craftgossip.com
These are beautiful and I love the cream colour you used. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteLovely, delicate and so romantic !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Anna
They are pretty! Thanks for sharing the pattern!:)
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI'm one of your newest followers, LoVe these little votive holders, will definitely be ging them a go!
Victoria xx
These are amazing! I'll bet that they would also look lovely with battery operated tea lights, for people concerned about fire and yarn.
ReplyDeleteI have a quick question... You note that you used a size 10 hook, but I have seen at least 3 different mm sizes associated with size 10! LOL! 1.0mm, 1.15mm and 1.3mm. Could you either give the mm size of your hook, or the brand, so I can make sure I use the right one? Thanks!
1.30 mm
DeleteI should be more precise. Thanks for pointing that out.
I am been trying to make this, it is beautiful!! Mine in turning out way to large!. What size of hook are you using?
ReplyDeleteSize 10 (1.30 mm)
DeleteI love these candle holders. I have pint them on my pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI will make them and show it on my blog.
Thank you for following me.
Just made one of these! It's adorable, quick, and easy! Thank you for sharing the pattern. Love your blog!
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ReplyDeleteI must be doing something wrong! lol I have been using the right size hook and thread. Mine are just to big! They are very loose looking. Has anyone else had this problem
Sorry, I just now noticed your comment.
DeleteI recently realized that I tend to crochet tighter than most crocheters. And most of the time I use smaller size hooks than recommended.
I'm not a professional crochet pattern writer, and I hadn't paid much attention to gauge. But now I see it's important to measure and provide exact gauge measurements. I'll try to do it when writing future patterns.
Sorry, this patten didn't work out for you.
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. So looking forward to making them...in fact, going to do some this evening!
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