Knitted Christmas Lights

Knitted Christmas lights are a charming and cozy twist on traditional holiday decor. Handcrafted with care and creativity, they add a touch of warmth and whimsy to any room. Imagine the soft glow illuminating your home, creating a festive ambiance that invites you to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit. Whether you hang them on your tree, drape them over your mantle, or wrap them around your banister, these knitted lights are sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished part of your holiday traditions. So, why not add a unique and personal touch to your Christmas decorating this year with these delightful knitted creations?

difficulty: easy with patience

yarn

bulb shown in: stylecraft special dk lipstick & kelly green, kiddies fairydust titania, approx 15 yards

plug shown in: cygnet dk grey mix, approx. 5yards

• 2.75 mm double pointed needles
• 2.75 mm crochet hook, optional (for secondary "wire")
• polyester fiberfil (stuffing)
• tapestry/yarn sewing needle

size

approximately 2.25 x 1.5 inches

special note

this pattern can also be completed in worsted weight yarn. I recommend switching to 3.5 mm double points and 3.5 mm crochet hook

Pattern, christmas bulb(s)

with desired bulb coloured yarn, cast on 3 sts. join to work in the round (it will be fiddly at this point!)

Rnd 1: KFB in all stitches around (6sts)

Rnds 2 & 3: Knit in all stitches around (6sts)

Rnd 4:M1R. K1 repeat around (12sts)

Rnds 5&6:Knit in all stitches around (12sts)

Rnd 7:M1R. K2 repeat around (18sts)

Rnds 8 - 10: Knit in all stitches around (18sts)

Rnd 11:M1R. K3 repeat around (24sts)

Rnds 12-19: Knit in all stitches around (24sts)

at this point, ensure start tail is secured and trimmed inside lightbulb

Rnd 20:K2tog. K2 repeat around (18sts)

Rnd 21:K2tog. K1 repeat around (12sts)

Rnd 22: Purl in all stitches around (12sts)

Cut working yarn, secure and hide. join grey yarn. hide and secure start tail

Rnds 24-26: Knit in all stitches around (12sts)

Rnd 27: Purl in all stitches around (12sts)

at this point, stuff the light to desired firmness

Rnd 28: K2tog around (6sts)

cut grey yarn leaving a tail (see note below). draw tail through remaining sts with tapestry needle and secure end

NOTE: do NOT remove this tail if you are making a complete strand of lights as you will need it to secure the bulbs to the cords

if you are only making one bulb for decor or as a present topper, the pattern ends here. simply hide the end tail, add a bit of yarn loop if you want for displaying and enjoy your completed project

if you are making the strand of lights, make as many bulbs as desired to create your version of a full strand of lights

main strand of "wire"

with grey yarn cast on 3 sts and work an icord until it is the length you would like your Christmas Light String to be.

cast off. secure and hide start and finish ends

secondary strand of "wire"

using the crochet hook and grey yarn, create a chain that is the same length as the icord created for the main strand of wire

bind off. secure and hide start and finish ends

finishing

twist main strand of wire and secondary strand of wire together to look like lightly tangled, old-fashioned Christmas light cords.

Using ending tails on Christmas Bulbs, sew the bulbs to the main strand of wire at desired intervals

secure and hide any remaining ends