Origami Star Candleholder

Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding that has been practiced for centuries, and its popularity has only increased over time. The beauty of origami is that it allows you to create intricate and beautiful designs using only a piece of paper and your hands. In recent years, people have started using origami techniques to create various decorative items, including candle holders. The origami candle holder is a unique and beautiful way to display a votive candle. It’s simple to make, and it can be customized to match your home decor or party theme.

The origami candle holder tutorial featured on How About Orange is a perfect example of how easy and affordable it is to create a beautiful piece of decor using origami techniques. With step-by-step instructions from Passenger on a Little Spaceship, anyone can make a lovely paper candle holder to brighten up their space. The best part is that you can experiment with different paper types, sizes, and colors to achieve the desired effect.

If you’re looking for a way to add a touch of elegance to your home decor, or you want to create a beautiful ambiance for a special occasion, then the origami candle holder is a great option. You can use translucent paper vellum to create a soft, diffused glow that will create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. You can also use patterned or textured paper to create a unique and eye-catching design. The possibilities are endless, and the result is always stunning.

The origami candle holder is a fun and creative way to decorate your home or add a touch of elegance to any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned origami expert or a beginner looking for a new project, this candle holder is a great option to try. With a little patience and creativity, you can make a beautiful candle holder that will be sure to impress.

Made using step-by-step directions from Passenger on a Little Spaceship,

For years now Berroco has been releasing a tiny set of Christmas ornament knitting patterns, often modeled on human-sized clothes, called Minutia. The ones for this year haven’t come out yet, but somehow I missed last year’s so I wanted to share them, as well as a fun little twist they offered.

The general 2025 Minutia patterns include a circular yoke sweater, a two-color stocking and a ribbed earflap hat. They’re super cute and perfect for using little (or should I say minute?) amounts of yarn left over from other projects. Make them in Christmas colors or whatever you have on hand. Even if you don’t have exactly the same yarn weight, you can still make these cute additions to your holiday decor.

But what really caught my eye while I was on the Berocco site was the Team Colors Minutia, which are actually different patterns so I’m not even sure when they were released, but they are definitely worth talking about.

These patterns include a little raglan sweater with stripes and a stocking cap with contrasting pom pom.

They call for sport weight yarn, but again you could use sock or DK if that’s what you have in the right colors. And here the right colors are important because you’re stitching your team colors.

Or anyone else’s team colors.

I immediately thought that this would be an amazing holiday gift for someone who you never know what to get but who also happens to like sports. Or has gone to a university that has colors.

Another option would be to leave off the stripes and add a number in duplicate stitch if you or the person you’re knitting for has a favorite player. Or stitch a letter or a tiny version of the team logo on the front. There are lots of options!

If you make these, I’d love to hear what you did with them!

[Photo: Berroco]

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