DIY Crochet Shell Candle Holder: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Crochet a Shell Candle Holder

Illuminate your space with warmth and beauty by crafting your own Crochet Shell Candle Holder. This charming and versatile accessory combines the timeless elegance of crochet with the gentle flicker of candlelight, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room.

Crocheted candle holders are more than just decorative accents; they celebrate craftsmanship and creativity. With their delicate shell stitch pattern and intricate design, these holders add a touch of handmade charm to your home decor, whether displayed on a tabletop, hung from a hook, or used as a centerpiece.

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Gather your supplies, including a crochet hook (we recommend a 1.65-size hook), cotton yarn, a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches, making it easy for all skill levels.

Start by making a magic ring and working your double crochet stitches (dc) into it, then continue with single crochet (sc) stitches to create a cozy cover for your candle jar. You can customize the size for smaller jars, canning jars, or even drinking glasses by adjusting the starting chain and the number of rows.

Don’t hesitate to experiment with different yarn types and colors to match your desired theme. Whether making a rustic tree mason jar cozy or a simple candle jar cover, this project is a creative and cost-effective way to add magic to your space. Share your finished product on social media or use it as a type of yarn therapy for those relaxing evenings. Enjoy the process, and happy crocheting!

This crochet candle holder can be a lovely gift or great for your home!

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Abbreviations:

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet

sl st=slip stitch

ch=chain

beg=beginning

st=stitch

picot=chain 3, slip stitch in the 3rd chain from the hook.

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– Crochet hook 
– Tapestry needle
– Stitch marker

1.65 size hook, cream Red heart thread yarn size 10, votive Candle; the Candle is about 6 inches around at the bottom.

Chain 5, sl st to form a ring

Rnd 1. Ch 2 (counts as a dc), work 11 dc in the ring, sl st in ch 2. -12 dc

Rnd 2. Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 2), *dc in the next dc, ch 2, *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -12 dc

Rnd 3. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 3), *skip the ch 2, dc in the next dc, ch 3,  *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -12 dc

Rnd 4. Ch 2 (counts as a dc), work 4 dc around the ch 3 space, *dc in the next dc, work 4 dc around the ch 3 space, *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -60 dc

Rnd 5. Ch 2(counts as a dc), dc in each front loop around, sl st in ch 2. -60 dc (this will make the candle holder stand up)

Rnd 6. Ch 2(counts as a dc), work 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the same stitch as the ch 2, skip 5 dc, *3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next dc, skip 5 dc, *Repeat around, sl st in ch 2. -10 shells

Rnd 7. Ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3, *sc in the beginning dc, ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3 *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -20 chain 3’s

Rnd 8. Sl st in the chain 3 and your way into the previous sc of the ch 3 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the ch 3 shell space), *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch 3 shell space), *Repeat around, sl st in the beg.st. -10 shells

Rnd 9. Ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3, *sc in the beginning dc, ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3 *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -20 chain 3’s

Rnd 10. Sl st in the chain 3 and your way into the previous sc of the ch 3 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the ch 3 shell space), *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch 3 shell space), *Repeat around, sl st in beg. st. -10 shells

Rnd 11. Ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3, *sc in the beginning dc, ch 3, sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3 *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -20 chain 3’s

Rnd 12. Sl st in the chain 3 and your way into the previous sc of the ch 3 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the ch 3 shell space), *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch 3 shell space), *Repeat around, sl st in beg. st. -10 shells

Rnd 13. Sc in the next 2 dc, *2 sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 2, 2 sc , sc your way into the next ch 3 space, *Repeat, sl st in beg. Stitch., sl st -100 sc

Rnd 14.  Bottom of the candle holder. Sl st in any back loop of Round 5. to start, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the same dc

, skip 5 dc, *3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next dc, skip 5 dc, *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -10 shells

Rnd 15. Sl st your way into the ch 3 shell space, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, *3dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch 3 shell space, *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2. -10 shells

Rnd 16. Sc in the next 2 dc, *2 sc in the ch 3 shell space, ch 3, picot stitch, 2 sc , sc your way into the next ch 3 space, *Repeat, sl st in beg. Stitch.