Crochet Mini Christmas Lights
Crochet mini Christmas lights are a joyful and whimsical addition to any holiday décor. These tiny crocheted lights exude charm and warmth, bringing a cozy ambiance to your surroundings. With their intricate detailing and vibrant colors, they instantly create a festive atmosphere. Whether hung on a Christmas tree, draped over a mantle, or used as a unique garland, these handmade decorations are sure to spark joy and admiration. Get creative with placement and mix and match colors to customize your own merry display. Crochet mini Christmas lights are a delightful way to add a touch of handmade magic to your holiday season!
Terminology for Crocheting Christmas Lights
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
4dc bob = 4 double crochet bobble stitch
- = yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Christmas Lights
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
- Version 1 - Grey, Bright Red, Bright Green, Yellow (25gm each)
- Version 2 - Grey, Maroon, Dark Green, Yellow (25gm each)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Crochet Christmas Lights Pattern
Start off with grey yarn. The lights will be made in various colours including red, green and yellow.
Ch100 (grey)
Working into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 4 (grey), [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (maroon), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (maroon), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (green), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (green), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (yellow), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (yellow), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (maroon), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (maroon), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (green), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (green), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (yellow), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (yellow), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Continue this sequence of lights in maroon-green-yellow for total 6 sets, and then finally end off with last light in red.
Continue along the light chain, sl st 4 (grey)
Then [sl st 1 (grey), ch2 (grey), ch3 (maroon), 4dc bob into 3rd ch from hook (maroon), sl st 2 (grey), sl st 1 back into main st (grey)]
Finally sl st 5 (grey) and fasten off
Quick Tip
Cut off yarn after each bobble stitch is done and tie it up. Conceal the knot inside the bobble stitch so that the mini sphere looks perfect!