MillaMia Flen Candle Holder Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Flen Candle Holder

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Flen Candle Holder is a small decorative knitted accessory designed to fit a standard candle holder. This finished piece measures 9cm (3½ inches) high with a 24cm (9½ inches) circumference, making it an ideal size for adding a personalized touch to home décor. The pattern creates a charming gift item that can be made individually or as part of a coordinated set in complementary colorways.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs the Fairisle method for colorwork, a traditional technique that allows two colors to be worked simultaneously within a single row. The pattern uses the stranding method, where the yarn not currently in use is carried loosely across the wrong side of the work. All chart rows are knit rows and are read from right to left, following the Fairisle charting convention. The combination of these techniques creates a decorative patterned fabric with visual depth and interest.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch in US terminology), which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric with a distinctive V-pattern on the right side. This foundational stitch is combined with the two-color Fairisle pattern work to produce the decorative effect. The pattern also incorporates standard knitting abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), knit two stitches together (k2tog), and make one stitch (m1) for shaping and construction.

Materials and Tools

The Flen Candle Holder is worked using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, exclusively available through Love Knitting. The project requires one 50g (1¾oz) ball each in two colorways: Pitch Black (100) and Snow (124), though alternative color combinations are suggested including Forget Me Not (143), Fuchsia (120), Haze (107), Ink (106), Storm Grey (102), and Blue (12). Knitting is worked on a set of five double-pointed 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles. The recommended tension is 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm (4 inch) square over stocking stitch using the specified needle size, ensuring proper fit and fabric drape.