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LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

LED Tealight Holder
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an elegant LED tealight holder with a textured snowflake-like edge that cradles a tea light securely. You will work a small circular base in rounds, add front-post puff and puff stitches for texture, then finish with a delicate scalloped edge. The design fits standard LED tealights and is written with clear step-by-step instructions and photos.

LED Tealight Holder

Uses sport/fine weight yarn and two small hook sizes for a neat finish that holds shape well. The pattern includes stitch explanations (magic ring, FPslst, puff, FPpuff) and a crochet diagram for visual reference.

Why You'll Love This LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a decorative keepsake with minimal materials. I enjoy how the puff and front-post puff stitches add depth and texture that look far more intricate than they are to make. The project is quick to finish so I can make several in different colors for gifts or table settings. I also appreciate that the pattern uses small hooks and fine yarn to create a crisp, stable shape that fits LED tealights perfectly.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn color to match seasons; for winter use icy whites and silvers, for spring pick soft pastels.

You can make a set of holders in coordinating shades to create a themed table display for parties or holidays.

To make a sturdier holder, line the inside with felt or a small cardboard ring glued in place; this helps hold LED tealights more securely.

Try using mercerized cotton for a shiner finish or a matte cotton for a rustic look — both change the final texture beautifully.

If you want a smaller or larger holder, adjust by using thinner or thicker yarn and appropriate hook sizes; test fit with an LED tealight as you work.

I sometimes add a tiny crocheted bow or a bead to the center edge as a decorative accent for gifts.

For a festive touch, stitch a metallic thread along the outer scallops or use a sparkly yarn for the edge round only.

Consider making matching place card holders by stitching a small loop to one side so you can tuck a card or tag in place.

You can also join several motifs together to create a larger centerpiece or table runner with repeating star shapes.

If you enjoy texture, add extra rounds of puff stitches between round 7 and the edge to increase depth and create more dramatic shadowing when lit.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring tightening step results in a loose center; gently tug on the tail to close the center neatly after completing the first round. ✗ Crocheting too loosely on the final edge makes the holder too large and floppy; switch to a smaller hook (2.0–2.5 mm) or maintain tighter tension for a snug fit. ✗ Not working FPpuff and puff stitches as described causes uneven texture; follow the exact loop counts (3 then 5 loops) and pull through in the order specified to form consistent puff clusters. ✗ Forgetting to crochet into the non-crocheted front loops for the edge will distort the base; always insert into the indicated front loop of round 6 for the edge round.

LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delicate crocheted LED tealight holder that looks like a tiny snowflake. This pattern guides you step-by-step through a small circular base, textured puff stitches and a pretty scalloped edge so your LED tealight sits snugly and beautifully. Perfect for gifts, holiday decor or a cozy handmade touch in any room.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Schachenmayr Catania (LL 125 m {approx. 136 yds} / 50 g {approx. 1 3/4 oz}), Sport - 5ply | Fine (2)
  • 02
    Approx. 10 grams (approx. 0.35 oz) yarn per Tealight Holder (some leftover yarn okay)
  • 03
    Your choice of color(s)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (use for main rounds)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (use for edge)
  • 03
    If you crochet rather loosely, use hook sizes 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm
  • 04
    Sewing needle
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 07
    LED Tealights (battery-operated)

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— Tealight Holder :

Info :

Use crochet hook 3.0 mm, make a magic ring. (If you crochet rather loosely, take a 2.5 mm needle here)

Round 1 :

Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with slst in first stitch (= 6 sc).

Round 2 :

Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with slst in first stitch (= 12 sc).

Round 3 :

Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with slst in first stitch (= 18 sc).

Round 4 :

Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with slst in first stitch (= 24 sc).

Round 5 :

Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with slst in first stitch (= 30 sc).

Round 6 :

Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. Join with slst-blo in first stitch (= 36 sc).

Info :

All stitches of the following round are worked into the front loops/non-crocheted front loops of the previous round where specified.

Round 7 :

Ch 2, 1 dc-blo (into the same puncture site as slst), 35 puff st-blo. Join with slst in first stitch (= 36 stitches).

Round 8 :

Ch 2, 1 FPpuff st around ch2 and dc of round 7 (see also basic instruction): for this, yarn over, insert the hook around the ch2 and dc of round 7 (from front to back to front) and grab the yarn (3 loops on hook), repeat 1 more time (5 loops on hook), get the yarn and pull it through the first 4 loops, get the yarn again and pull it through the last 2 loops. Insert hook between the 1st and 2nd stitch of last round and crochet 1 puff st, ch 3, insert hook between the 2nd and 3rd stitch of last round and crochet 1 puff st, crochet in the 3rd stitch 1 FPpuff st, ch 2, skip 1 stitch, crochet 1 FPslst in next stitch, ch 2, skip 1 stitch. Crochet in the next 3 stitches as follows: 1 FPpuff st into the 1st stitch, 1 puff st between the 1st and 2nd stitch, ch 3, 1 puff st between the 2nd and 3rd stitch, 1 FPpuff st into the 3rd stitch, ch 2, skip 1 stitch, 1 FPslst, ch 2, skip 1 stitch. Repeat from this sequence 4 more times. Do not close the round here; closing is done with the 1st slst of the 9th round.

Info :

Images and step sequence show how to form FPpuff and puff stitches: gather 3 loops then 5 loops as described, pull through in stages for a neat puff.

Round 9 :

[slst, ch 3, slst] in 1st stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch. Crochet in first ch3-space as follows: [slst, ch 3, slst in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1, slst in ch3-space, ch 4, slst in 2nd chain from hook, ch 2, slst in ch3-space, ch 3, slst in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1, slst in ch3-space]. Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, [slst, ch 3, slst] in next stitch. Ch 1. Make 1 special slst as follows: insert between the two puff stitches of the 7th round (before the FPslst of the 8th round), yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook), insert between the next two puff stitches of the 7th round, yarn over and pull it through the stitch and both loops on the hook. Ch 1. *[slst, ch 3, slst] in next FPpuff st, ch 1, skip 1 stitch. Crochet in next ch3-space repeating the ch3-space sequence above. Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, [slst, ch 3, slst] in next stitch, ch 1, 1 special slst as described. Repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off. Close the round with sewing.

— Edge for the tea light :

Info :

Continue crocheting with crochet hook 2.5 mm. (The designer changed to 2.5 mm for a tighter fit for the tea light; if you crochet rather loosely, use a 2.0 mm needle.) All stitches of the next round are crocheted into the non-crocheted front loops of the 6th round.

Round 1 (edge) :

Insert at one stitch of the 6th round, yarn over and pull up a loop, crochet ch 2. Crochet 1 dc into the same stitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 puff st in next stitch; repeat from * 16 more times. Ch 1, join with slst in first stitch.

Round 2 (edge) :

[1 slst, ch 2, 1 dc] in first ch1-space, * ch 1, puff st in next ch1-space; repeat from * 16 more times. Ch 1, join with slst in first stitch.

Round 3 (edge) :

Ch 1, sc in first stitch, sc in next ch1-space, * sc in next stitch, sc in next ch1-space; repeat from * 16 more times. Fasten off. Close the round with sewing.

Info :

Managed! Your new LED tealight holder is ready. Place an LED tealight in the center and enjoy the soft glow.

Assembly Instructions

  • Close the final round by sewing through the front loops to create a neat join and secure all loose ends before blocking.
  • Place the LED tealight into the center hole to check fit; if it is loose, use a slightly smaller hook or add a small lining ring to the inside base.
  • Weave in yarn tails on the wrong side using a sewing needle and trim excess, then use light steam blocking if needed to flatten and shape the snowflake edge.
  • If making multiple holders, pin them on a flat surface and sew any uneven scallops to match adjacent points for a consistent look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with consistent tension and switch to the smaller hook for the delicate edge to ensure the tealight fits snugly.
  • 💡Practice FPpuff and puff stitches on a scrap before working Round 8 to ensure you are comfortable with loop counts and finishing the puff correctly.
  • 💡Close rounds carefully with sewing as described to maintain an even, circular opening for the tealight.
  • 💡Use LED tealights (battery-operated) rather than real flames to avoid fire hazards with yarn products.

This sweet "Let it Snow" LED tealight holder brings a handmade, cozy sparkle to any table or shelf. It works up quickly with fine yarn and small hooks, perfect for gifting or holiday displays. Enjoy making and sharing the warm glow of your crochet creations! 🧶🕯️

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished tealight holder measures approximately 11 cm in diameter when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size and fit. If you choose a thicker yarn, use larger hook sizes and test the LED tealight fit as you go.

Do I need special skills to make the puff and FPpuff stitches?

The pattern includes step-by-step explanations and photos for puff and FPpuff stitches; practicing them once or twice on scrap yarn will make the round straightforward.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish one tealight holder in about 2-3 hours, depending on familiarity with the specialty stitches and finishing techniques.