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LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

LED Tealight Holder
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2-4 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 a pretty LED tealight holder that resembles a delicate snowflake, worked in sport/fine weight yarn using puff and front-post stitches. It includes full round-by-round instructions, a crochet diagram for rounds 1–9, and photo step-throughs for key techniques. The finished holder measures approximately 11 cm in diameter and fits standard LED tealights.

LED Tealight Holder

You'll work the motif from the center out, adding a decorative edged cup to hold the tealight. Special stitch instructions (FPpuff, puff st, FPlst) and basic technique photos are included for clarity.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple yarn into a delicate, snowflake-inspired tealight holder that adds instant charm to any tabletop. I enjoy the way the puff stitches create soft, textured points that catch the light beautifully. The combination of front-post techniques and puff stitches makes each motif feel handcrafted and unique. I also appreciate that it uses a small amount of yarn so you can make several in different colors without a big commitment.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern with color—try metallic or sparkly yarn for a festive look.

I sometimes use a thicker sport or DK yarn with a larger hook to make a chunkier version for a bolder table accent.

I also enjoy making tiny matching sets in pastel colors for gifts—each uses very little yarn so they are perfect for scraps.

I often change the edge slightly by adding picots or a small scallop to vary the final silhouette.

I recommend experimenting with cotton vs acrylic yarn to see which drape and stiffness you prefer around the tealight.

I sometimes add a small felt disc inside the cup to stabilize the LED tealight and prevent wobbling.

I have tried embroidering a tiny motif on one point for a personalized touch—initials or a small snowflake look lovely.

I occasionally make the cup deeper by adding another round of dc before the edge when I need a snugger fit for larger tealights.

I like to use variegated yarn for a subtle color shift across the points that adds visual interest without changing the pattern.

I also recommend blocking the finished motif lightly to open the points and give an even, professional finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Using a hook that is too large will create an oversized, loose motif that won’t hold the tealight shape; use the recommended 3.0 mm for the motif and 2.5 mm for the edge or go down a size if you crochet loosely. ✗ Skipping the back-loop-only join in round 6 will change the texture and placement for the edge; be sure to join round 6 with slst-blo exactly as written to create the non-crocheted front loops required for the edge. ✗ Not forming the FPpuff and puff stitches correctly can make the star points uneven; follow the step-by-step FPpuff/puff instructions and photos carefully and keep loops on the hook consistent. ✗ Closing rounds incorrectly when instructed not to will break the motif alignment; do not close the FPpuff round (round 8) — close later as directed with the first slst of round 9 and the special slst sewing sequence. ✗ Working inconsistent tension during the decorative edge makes the cup fit poorly around the tealight; switch to the smaller 2.5 mm hook for the edge and maintain even tension throughout the edge rounds. ✗ Forgetting to sew the final round closed neatly can leave a gap; use a yarn needle to close the round with matching yarn and weave ends securely for a tidy finish.

LED Tealight Holder "Let it Snow" Amigurumi Pattern

Create a delicate crochet tealight holder inspired by snowflakes. This pattern guides you step-by-step through puff stitches, front-post techniques and a decorative edge so your LED tealight nests in a pretty handmade setting. Perfect as a seasonal accent or a thoughtful handmade gift, the design uses fine sport-weight yarn for a crisp, detailed finish.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

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

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Schachenmayr Catania (LL 125 m / 50 g {approx. 136 yds} / 50 g) - Sport weight, 5ply | Fine (2) - main yarn (approx. 10 g per Tealight Holder)
  • 02
    Leftover yarn of similar sport/fine weight, approx. 10 grams (approx. 0.35 oz) per Tealight Holder
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    Use color(s) of your choice - small quantities required for each holder

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
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    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (for the edge)
  • 03
    If you crochet rather loosely use needle sizes 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm
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    Sewing needle (yarn needle) for closing and weaving ends
  • 05
    LED Tealights (battery-operated) to fit the finished holder
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional for round starts)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Main Motif :

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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).

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 page 10): * for this, yarn over, insert the hook around the ch2 and dc of round 7 (from front to back to front - image 1) and grab the yarn (3 loops on hook), repeat from * 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 (image 2). Insert hook between the 1st and 2nd stitch of last round and crochet 1 puff st (image 3), ch3, insert hook between the 2nd and 3rd stitch of last round and crochet 1 puff st (image 4), crochet in the 3rd stitch 1 FPpuff st (image 5), ch 2, skip 1 stitch, crochet 1 FPslst in next stitch, ch 2 (image 6), skip 1 stitch.

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*** 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 (image 7), ch 2, skip 1 stitch.

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Repeat from *** 4 more times, do not close the round here, this is done with the 1st slst of the 9th round.

Round 9 :

For better clarity, I have shown the stitches of this round in different colors in the crochet diagram – the text colors are matched accordingly to the crochet diagram. [slst, ch 3, slst] in 1st stitch (image 1), 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] (image 2). Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, [slst, ch 3, slst] in next stitch (image 3).

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Ch 1, 1 special slst as follows (see also crochet diagram page 9): insert between the two puff stitches of the 7th round (before the FPslst of the 8th round), get yarn and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook) (image 4), insert between the next two puff stitches of the 7th round, get yarn and pull it through the stitch and both loops on the hook (image 5).

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Ch 1, * [slst, ch 3, slst] in next FPpuff st, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, Crochet in next 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, 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 through the stitch and both loops on the hook, ch 1.

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Repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off. Close the round with sewing (image 7 and 8).

— Edge :

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Continue with the edge for the tea light: Continue crocheting with crochet hook 2.5 mm. (I changed here to crochet hook 2.5 mm. I crochet rather tightly and with me it fits with this needle size then exactly for the tea light. If you crochet rather loosely, use a 2 mm needle here.) All stitches of this round are crocheted into the non-crocheted front loops of the 6th round. To do this, 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 (image 1).

Round 1 (edge) :

* Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 puff st in next stitch (image 2), repeat from * 16 more times. Ch 1, join with slst in first stitch (image 3).

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 (image 1 to 3).

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Managed! Your new LED tealight holder is ready. I wish you a lot of fun with it 😊

— Basic Instructions :

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magic ring - The magic ring is worked like the chain cast on, except the knot is not tightened. Then crochet chain 1, chain 2 or chain 3 and the corresponding number of stitches (see pattern) in the ring. When the round is complete, gently tug on the tail of the knot to tighten the center.

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chain stitch = ch - Yarn over, pull yarn through stitch on hook.

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slip stitch = slst - Insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

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single crochet = sc - Insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

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double crochet = dc - Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), * yarn over, pull yarn through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more.

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Front Post slip stitch (FPslst) - Insert hook around the body of the stitch of the previous round (from front to back to front), grab the yarn and pull it through the stitch and the loop on hook at once.

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puff stitch (puff st) - Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, pull the yarn through the stitch and pull it up a little (3 loops on hook), yarn over, get the yarn another time (5 loops on hook), get the yarn and pull it through the first 4 loops, get the yarn and pull it through the last two loops on hook.

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Front Post puff stitch (FPpuff st) - Yarn over, insert the hook around the body of the stitch of the previous round (from front to back to front), pull the yarn through the stitch and pull it up a little (you have 3 loops on your hook), yarn over, get the yarn another time as just described (you have 5 loops on your hook), get the yarn and pull it through the first 4 loops, get the yarn and pull it through the last two loops on hook.

Assembly Instructions

  • Close the final motif round by sewing: after completing round 9 and the special slst sequence, fasten off and close the round neatly with a yarn needle as shown in the photos to form the cup.
  • Switch to the 2.5 mm hook and crochet the edge into the non-crocheted front loops of round 6 to form the tealight cup; this ensures the tealight fits snugly in the center.
  • When sewing the final seam, use a yarn needle and the tail from the last round to pull the cup closed and weave in ends securely on the inside for a tidy finish.
  • Place an LED tealight into the finished holder to check fit; adjust the tension of the edge if needed and resew any loose points for a secure fit.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the recommended hook sizes (3.0 mm for the motif, 2.5 mm for the edge) to achieve the correct size and fit for the LED tealight.
  • 💡Work FPpuff and puff stitches slowly at first and refer to the step photos to keep loop counts and placements consistent.
  • 💡Do not close round 8; follow the pattern instructions to finish the round with the first slip stitch of round 9 and the special slst sewing sequence.

This "Let it Snow" LED tealight holder adds a handmade, wintry touch to any room with delicate puff-stitch points and a fitted cup for LED tealights. It uses only a small amount of sport-weight yarn so you can make a set in different colors to decorate your table or give as gifts. Cozy, quick, and charming — make a collection for a soft seasonal glow! 🕯️❄️

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished tealight holder measures approximately 11 cm in diameter when worked with Schachenmayr Catania and the recommended hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can use different yarn weights, but the final size and fit for the LED tealight will change; adjust hook sizes accordingly and expect a larger or smaller finished holder.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses puff stitches and front-post puff techniques; basic experience with single and double crochet is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 2-4 hours, depending on experience and how familiar you are with puff and front-post stitches.