Crochet Winter Poinsettia Tea Light Holder

Imagine the cozy ambiance of your home on a winter evening, illuminated by the gentle flicker of candlelight housed in a Crochet Winter Poinsettia Tea Light Holder. This delightful handmade piece not only adds a touch of festive charm but also serves as a unique decorative element during the holiday season. The intricate crochet work brings warmth and texture to any space, making it a perfect addition to your seasonal decor. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this tea light holder is a lovely way to infuse your home with a bit of handmade magic and create a welcoming atmosphere for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

Supplies

Hook – E4/3.50mm and G6/4mm

Yarn – Caron Simply Soft Harvest Red and Pistachio

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Terms Used

Rnd – round

Inc – increase

BLO – back loop only

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

tr- treble crochet

dtr – double treble crochet

ch – chain stitch

slst – slip stitch

Directions

Center

With Pistachio and E hook

Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring

Rnd 2 – Inc. around (12)

Rnd 3 – *Inc., 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around (18)

Rnd 4 – *Inc., 1 sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around (24)

Rnd 5 – *Inc., 1 sc in next 7 sc. Repeat from * around (27)

Rnd 6 – Working in BLO, 1 sc in each sc around (27)

Rnd 7-8 – 1 sc in each sc around (27)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Poinsettia Petals

With Harvest Red and E hook.

With wrong side facing you attach yarn with a sc to any front loop from Rnd 6.

Rnd 1 — Sc in same loop as joining sc, sc in next 8 front loops. *Inc., sc in next 8 front loops. Repeat from * 1 more time. Join with a slst to joining sc. (30)

Switch to the G hook.

Rnd 2 — *Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc. Skip next 2 sc. Slst in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. (6 petals)

Rnd 3 — Working on the back side of the Ch 12, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sc. Slst in each stitch down the left side. Slst in each slsts between petals. Repeat from * around. (6 petals)

Finish off. Weave in ends.