Christmas Angel Tea Light Holder 19 cms tall

Christmas Angel Tea Light Holder – 19 cms Tall

What is Being Made

This is a knitted Guardian Angel tea light holder designed by Andrew Lucas, standing 19 centimeters in height. The project creates a decorative angel figure that functions as a holder for a battery-operated tea light, making it suitable for Christmas displays and seasonal home décor. The angel is constructed from individual knitted components that are assembled together to form a complete three-dimensional figure.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a knitting project classified as beginner difficulty level, making it accessible to knitters who have mastered basic techniques. The design uses fundamental knitting methods to construct the angel's various body parts, which are then combined to create the finished piece.

Stitches and Knitting Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) – the primary fabric construction method, created by alternating knit rows with purl rows to produce a smooth, classic knitted appearance
• Garter stitch (gs) – knitting every row to create a textured, ridged fabric
• Increases (inc and m1) – make one stitch by knitting into the back of the loop between two stitches to expand the fabric width where needed for shaping
• Decreases (dec and k2tog) – knit two stitches together to reduce stitch count and create fitted sections
• Yarn round needle (yrn) and yarn forward (yf) – techniques for creating decorative elements
• Bind and tie (B and T) – finishing method using a tapestry needle to thread wool through stitches, draw them up, and secure with a knot

Construction and Components

The angel is built from multiple knitted sections that are worked separately and then assembled. The pattern includes instructions for creating the right leg and left leg using white wool for the foot and lower leg sections, followed by beige wool for the upper leg and body portions. The structured approach of working individual components allows for color changes and varied texturing throughout the figure.

Materials and Supplies

• Needles: 3.25mm knitting needles
• Yarn: Oddments (small quantities) of double knitting weight wool in white, beige, lemon, yellow, cream, and black – allowing for creative color combinations in the angel's clothing, hair, and facial features
• Additional materials: Small amount of polyester stuffing for padding and shaping the three-dimensional form, a 10 centimeter piece of card (likely for structural support), and a battery-operated tea light for the functional lighting element

Skill Level and Suitability

Classified as a beginner project, this Christmas angel tea light holder is suitable for knitters developing their fundamental skills. The use of basic stitches, straightforward shaping techniques, and the modular construction method make it an ideal project for those new to knitting who wish to create a decorative, functional piece with seasonal appeal.