Candle holders with a delicate macramé finish

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Discover this creative summer decoration idea from Lily Beelen: her colourful macramé candle holders in pink, turquoise and orange are a real inspiration. Knotted with different patterns, they look especially lovely together and are a real highlight on summer evenings.

Three lights in three colours

Wind light, turquoise macramé
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Wool cord "Rauris" with wire

Turquoise green

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Turquoise macramé candle holder

The turquoise macramé candle holder exudes lightness and adds a summery feel to any garden, balcony or patio. The offset pattern and playful wooden bead give this summery candle holder a vintage, hippie feel.

Macrame cross knot

Set loose square knots

Lily starts by wrapping the lantern with double looped turquoise "Rauris" wool cord. She then fastens loops of cord all around using the anchor stitch knot.

Macrame square knot

Twice in the circle

With a little distance, she sets the first square knot, the others are tied around the glass. In the second row, she joins two threads from adjacent knots, creating a staggered pattern.

Macramé ring

Form rings

Below the second row, Lily shapes a ring with wire cord and winds the ends in a spiral at the bottom of the ring.

Wooden beads in macramé

Decorate with wooden beads

For a special finish, Lily adds several turquoise wooden beads with some wire for the final touch.

Pink Macramé Lantern
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Wool cord "Rauris" with wire

Pale pink

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Rosy candlelight

This delicate pink macramé candle holder evokes a subtle touch of romance, creating an elegant atmosphere. The interplay between the loose macramé work and the soft candlelight fosters a harmonious and alluring atmosphere that invites you to relax and dream.

Macramé Anchor Stick Knot

Start with anchor stitch knot

Lily again loops the "Rauris" wool cord in pink double around the top of the jar and starts with the anchor stitch knot as a starting point.

Macrame square knot

Continue working with square knots

She then ties three rows of square knots, leaving a small space between the rows of knots.

Macrame square knot

Knotting and bending

The wire in the wool cord allows the macramé to be bent into a harmonious hemispherical shape at the end.

Candle Glass Macramé Orange
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Wool cord "Rauris" with wire

Brick red
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"Stylo" cord milled

Brick red

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Orange macramé candle holder

The bright orange shade of this macramé gives a lively and energetic appearance to the candle holder. The candlelight glow shining through the macramé creates a warm and cosy atmosphere. This candle holder is a charming eye catcher and an atmospheric addition to any outdoor space.

Anchor Stitch Macramé

Anchor stitches in sequence

Lily first cut several cords to the right length and attached the knotting yarn with the anchor stitch.

Macramé square knot

Going wide with a square knot

Due to the loose knotting technique, the macramé widens towards the bottom and is held in a conical shape by the wire in the wool cord.

Colour palette

TURQUOISE GREEN TU02

Pale pink RS14

brick red OR04

The lanterns, with their colourful macramé in turquoise green, pale pink, and brick red, create a captivating colour effect.

The turquoise green evokes freshness and calmness, while the pale pink creates a romantic and gentle atmosphere. On the other hand, the intense orange of the brick red brings a lively and energetic mood.

Each lantern emits a unique effect through its distinct colour. The lanterns are most impressive when you combine several of them with varying colours and macramé designs. This creates a harmonious interplay of colours and patterns that adds a lively and summery touch to any outdoor area or occasion.

 

Tutorial Video

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Designer Lily Beelen

The popular flower artist Lily Beelen lives in the Netherlands, in the province of Limburg. During her business studies, she did an internship in a flower shop, which is where her love for the florist profession germinated.

She now holds regular workshops in her hometown and passes on her love and know-how for designing with plants to many like-minded people. Her creations are innovative, playful and designed with a lot of dedication.

Lily Beelen Lily Beelen

Required STYLIT products

Wool cord"Rauris",
Turquoise green
Wollkordel Wollkordel

Wool cord
with wire core,
ø approx. 9 mm,
14 m lenght

Wool cord "Rauris",
pale pink
Wool cord Wool cord

Wool cord
with wire core,
ø approx. 9mm,
14 m length

Wool cord "Rauris",
brick red
Wool cord Wool cord

Wool cord
with wire core,
ø approx. 9mm,
14 m length

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