FIVE LOVELY TEA LIGHT HOLDERS
Navratri is a
festival of nine nights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navratri when we ladies get a chance to show off our
craft and decorative skills, have friends and family come home and enjoy some
different foods. This is closely
followed by Diwali, our festival of lights https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali.
During both these festivals, we decorate our
homes with lights. In the old days, we
used mud lamps – now with the advent of tea lights and candles, these are the
simpler, easier, and cleaner lamps that we use.
Do note though that fire is always a hazard, no
matter what container it is used in. So
do take a look at the LED and battery operated flameless tea light holders for
a further security measure – light without fear.
If you’ve been following my blogs, you’ll know that I’ve already made a whole range of tea light holders, adapting several different patterns. In this blog, I’ve found some patterns (free charts) that all have five points.
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Difficulty level : Intermediate
to advanced skill level
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc
: Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp
: Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
Sc-blo : Single crochet back loop only
Stitches used : (Using U.S terminology)Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Instructions :
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
For your convenience, I've added video links on stitches used just before you need them, and at the top of this blog
So before we jump into the pattern, let’s see
what we’re going to do here.
This is a pretty straight forward pattern. We start with a magic circle and the base of
our little holder, and work till we get a round base that we’re happy with… i.e
the size of the tea light candle holder we’re going to put inside. Ensure that the round we’re making here is a
little larger than the tea light, to prevent the flame from jumping out and
creating a fire hazard.
We will then continue to create the top and
sides of our little container holder.
This part is the constant for all our tea light holders.
As we turn to work the sides of our holder, we
will be working one round in back loops only.
Very conveniently, the other loop (i.e un-used
front loop) will be the one we will re-attach our yarn onto to work the lower
round portion of our tea light decoration.
There are several five petalled patterns here, all of which will use the same base. So once we’ve made the bases, we will carry on with the floral construction. I will not repeat base instructions each time, so do return to these instructions first.
The beauty of all these creations is that they're basically flower patterns.. so if you just squidge in that centre 'basket' piece, you get this little gorgeous flower with a little larger than normal centre, which can be a lovely home decoration piece as well. Fun, huh?
There is also a color change that may show the
pattern off better. I am only going to
indicate change color, as it does not matter which is the Main or Contrast
colour for these creations.
Easy enough, right? So let’s move on..
Our stitch count is in multiples of 5 for all base / basket
pattern.
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Pull lightly to close.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Base Round 1 :
2 dc in the 1st hdc and each hdc till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (10
sts)
Base Round 2 :
2 dc in the 1st dc ;
dc in the next dc ;
(2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all the way around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (15 sts)
dc in the next dc ;
(2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all the way around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (15 sts)
To create a nice rim, and a deciding line where
we can attach the rest of our pattern to, let’s work one round in single
crochet, using back loops only or sc-blo.
Single crochet back loop only (sc-blo) : Here is an easy video tutorial
Base Round 3 :
sc-blo in the 1st dc and each dc till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
We will now work one round without increase that
will work the sides of our tea light holder.
Side Round 4 :
hdc in the 1st st and in each st all the way around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
For regular tea light holders, just Side Round 4
should suffice.
However, depending on how high you want the
sides for your lamp holder, continue without any increase till you have the
height you are happy with.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
We’ve completed the little ‘basket-like’ portion
of our tea light holder. This is where
we’ll place our little tea light.
We will now work on the decorative or floral
part of our holder. So we need to go
back to that sc-blo row, and re-attach our white yarn, or whichever yarn you
want for your flower petals.
We will now be working in the front loops of
that sc, and our instruction for that first round, will just read work in sc.
FLOWER 1 :
Attach the second colour to the free sc loop at
the base of the basket
We start our round of petals with any sc, and
then will work all our petals in one continuous movement.
Round 1 : 2 hdc in
the 1st st ; hdc in the next 2 st ;
*2 hdc in the next st ; hdc in
the next 2 st * ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Round 2 : sc + ch 5, in
the 1st hdc ;
2 dc in the next 2 hdc ;
2 dc in the next 2 hdc ;
ch 5, sc in the next hdc ;
*sc
+ ch 5 in the next hdc ;
2 dc in the next 2 hdc ;
ch 5, sc in the next hdc* ;
ch 5, sc in the next hdc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Optional : Change to
third colour
Round 3 : sc + ch 4,
in the 1st sc ;
sc in the next dc ;
2 dc in the next dc ;
ch 2, 2 dc in the next dc ;
sc in the next dc ; ch 4, sc in the next sc ;
2 dc in the next dc ;
ch 2, 2 dc in the next dc ;
sc in the next dc ; ch 4, sc in the next sc ;
*ch 4, sc in the next dc ; 2 dc in the next dc ;
ch 2, 2 dc in the next dc ; sc in the next dc ;
ch 4, sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
ch 2, 2 dc in the next dc ; sc in the next dc ;
ch 4, sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 4 : sc in the 1st
sc ;
[4 sc in the next ch-4 sp] ;
sc in the next sc and 2 dc ;
[4 sc in the next ch-4 sp] ;
sc in the next sc and 2 dc ;
(2 sc, ch 1, 2
sc) all in the next ch-2 sp ;
sc in the next 2 dc and sc ;
4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; sc in the next sc ;
sc in the next 2 dc and sc ;
4 sc in the next ch-4 sp ; sc in the next sc ;
*rep [to] once ;
sc in the next sc and 2 dc ;
sc in the next sc and 2 dc ;
rep (to) in the next ch-2 sp ;
sc in the next 2 dc and sc ;
sc in the next 2 dc and sc ;
rep [to] once ;
sc in the next sc* ;
sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
One absolutely stunning little tea light candle
holder done.
FLOWER 2 :
Attach the second colour to the free sc loop at
the base of the basket
We start our round of petals with any sc, and
then will work all our petals in one continuous movement.
Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs
Chainless start for Triple / Treble Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of trc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/f42MO0cGYC0
Round 1 : (6 ch, trc
in the same sc ; 6 ch, sc in the same sc) all in the 1st
sc ;
sc in the next sc ;
*rep (to) once ; sc in the next sc* ;
*rep (to) once ; sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 2 : sl-st into
the 1st ch-6 sp ,
6 sc in the same ch-6 sp ;
6 sc in the same ch-6 sp ;
(2 dc, ch 1, 2
dc) in the next trc ;
6 sc in the next ch-6 sp ; sl-st in next sc ;
6 sc in the next ch-6 sp ; sl-st in next sc ;
*sl-st
into the next ch-6 sp , 6 sc in the same ch-6 sp ;
rep (to) in the next trc ;
6 sc in the next ch-6 sp ; sl-st in next sc* ;
rep (to) in the next trc ;
6 sc in the next ch-6 sp ; sl-st in next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Our second absolutely stunning little tea light
candle holder done.
FLOWER 3 :
In this creation, we will have a little flower
on the top and a little star like floret under it. So this is a little complicated.
Attach the second colour to the free sc loop at
the base of the basket
We start our round of petals with any sc, and
then will work all our petals in one continuous movement.
Round 1 : 2 hdc in
the 1st sc ; hdc in the next 2 sc ;
*2 hdc in the next sc ; hdc in
the next 2 sc * ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
Round 2 : sl-st in
the 1st hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc ;
ch 7, hdc in the next hdc ; sl-st in the next hdc ;
hdc in the next hdc ;
ch 7, hdc in the next hdc ; sl-st in the next hdc ;
*sl-st in the next
hdc ; hdc in the next hdc ;
ch 7, hdc in the next hdc ;
sl-st in the next hdc* ;
ch 7, hdc in the next hdc ;
sl-st in the next hdc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Round 3 : sl-st into
the sp between the 2 sl-sts ;
(5 dc ; ch 2, 5 dc) all in the 1st
ch-7 sp ;
*sl-st into the sp between the 2 sl-sts ;
rep (to) in the next ch-7 sp* ;
rep (to) in the next ch-7 sp* ;
rep *to* all round.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Optional : Change color.
In this round, we will be keeping the first 3
rounds on top and we’re going to start working on the star like floret under. So we will skip the petals just made, and only
use the sl-sts in between the petals.
Round 4 : (dc ; ch 7,
dc) in 1st sl-st ;
*ch 3, sk the next petal ,
rep (to) once in the next sl-st* ;
rep (to) once in the next sl-st* ;
rep *to* all round ;
ch 3, and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
ch 3, and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Now remember that all instructions are only with
stitches that we’ve made in this Round 4.
The earlier five petals made in Round 3 are not touched, and will stand
up on top of these being created now.
Round 5 : (sc ; hdc ;
5 dc ; ch 3, 5 dc ; hdc ; sc) all in the 1st ch-7 sp ;
ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp ;
*ch 1, rep (to) in the next ch-7 sp ;
ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp* ;
ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp ;
*ch 1, rep (to) in the next ch-7 sp ;
ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp* ;
rep *to* all round.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Optional : Change color.
How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly.
View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno
Round 6 : sc in the 1st
7 sts ; 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp ;
*sc in the next 7 sts ; sl-st in the next sc
;
sc in the next 7 sts ; 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp* ;
rep *to* all round ;
sc in the last 7 sts.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
sc in the next 7 sts ; 3 sc in the next ch-3 sp* ;
rep *to* all round ;
sc in the last 7 sts.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Our third absolutely stunning little tea light
candle holder done.
FLOWER 4 :
Attach the second colour to the free sc loop at
the base of the basket
We start our round of petals with any sc, and
then will work all our petals in one continuous movement.
Round 1 : 2 hdc in
the 1st sc ; hdc in the next 2 sc ;
*2 hdc in the next sc ; hdc in
the next 2 sc * ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (20 sts)
Round 2 : sc in the 1st
sc ;
ch 2, sk next sc, dc in the next sc ;
ch 5, dc in the same sc ;
ch 2, sk next sc, sc in the next sc ;
ch 2, sk next sc, dc in the next sc ;
ch 5, dc in the same sc ;
ch 2, sk next sc, sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next sc ; ch 2, sk next sc, dc
in the next sc ;
ch 5, dc in the same sc ; ch 2, sk next sc, sc in the next sc* ;
ch 5, dc in the same sc ; ch 2, sk next sc, sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (5 petals)
Optional : Change
colour
Round 3 : sl-st in
the 1st sc ; 2 sc in the next ch-2 sp ;
sc in the next dc ;
sc in the next dc ;
(sc ;
hdc ; 2 dc ; ch 2, sl-st ; ch 2, 2 dc ; hdc ; sc) all in the next ch-7 sp ;
[dc
in the next sc ; 2 sc in the next ch-2 sp] ;
*sc in the next sc ; 2 sc in the
next ch-2 sp ;
sc in the next dc ;
rep (to) once in the next ch-7 sp ;
rep [to] once* ;
sc in the next dc ;
rep (to) once in the next ch-7 sp ;
rep [to] once* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 4 : sc in the 1st
sc ;
(sc in the next 5 sts ; dc in the next st ;
3 dc in the next st ; ch 2, sl-st in the next sl-st) ;
3 dc in the next st ; ch 2, sl-st in the next sl-st) ;
*[ch 2, 3 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc ;
sc in the next 5 sts , sl-st in the next sc] ;
rep (to) once* ;
sc in the next 5 sts , sl-st in the next sc] ;
rep (to) once* ;
rep *to* all around ;
rep [to] once.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
rep [to] once.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Our fourth absolutely stunning little tea light
candle holder done.
FLOWER 5 :
Attach the second colour to the free sc loop at
the base of the basket
We start our round of petals with any sc, and
then will work all our petals in one continuous movement.
In this creation, like Flower 3, we will have a
little flower on the top and a little larger one under it. So this is a little complicated.
Round 1 : hdc in 1st
sc ;
*ch 3, sk next next 2 sc, hdc in the next sc* ;
*ch 3, sk next next 2 sc, hdc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around
and join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
and join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Now in the pattern chart I’d found the symbol
used is trc, but I have used dc’s in that place.
Round 2 : (ch 2, 8 trc
in 1st ch-3 sp, ch 2) all in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
*sk next
hdc, rep (to) in the next ch-3 sp ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
In the following round, we will make
the base chain round that will hold the next set of petals. We will work from under the round of petals
just made in Round 2, and work our sts in the first round of sc (the front
loops that we used to work Round 1).
The ‘next sc’ will be the next sc
used in Round 1 all around.
Round 3 : dc in the
sc from Round 1 ;
*ch 5, working under the petals of Round 2, dc in the ‘next
sc’* ;
rep *to* all around
and join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
and join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
In the pattern, the symbol shows dtr
which is a double treble stitch
Round 4 : (ch 3, 12
dtr in 1st ch-5 sp, ch 3) all in the 1st ch-5 sp ;
*sk
next hdc, rep (to) in the next ch-3 sp ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Our fifth and final absolutely stunning little tea light candle holder done.
I’m off to experiment on some more flower shapes and
turning them into candle holders.. so do join me here again.
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