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Easy Crochet Lighted Garland


Did you find an extra string of lights when going through your Christmas decorations this year? Today I’ll show you an easy way to put those stringed lights to use! I’m sharing the free pattern for how I made this easy crochet lighted garland to deck the halls with this year.

Make an easy crochet lighted garland to decorate your home for the holidays. Free pattern at Sparkles of Sunshine.

I’ve been on a crochet kick lately. Maybe it’s because the weather is getting cooler, maybe it’s because I recently committed to teaching some friends how to crochet, or maybe it’s because I’ve realized how much I’ve missed the art of crocheting since I’ve been busy with other projects. Whatever the reason, I’ve recently been inspired to try some new projects. Today I’m here to share this fun project that you can make just in time for your Christmas decorating this year. 

Make an easy crochet lighted garland to decorate your home for the holidays. Free pattern at Sparkles of Sunshine.

When I found an extra string of lights a friend had given me, I had actually just completed another lighted garland project for the holidays. I didn’t let that stop me, so I got busy brainstorming on how I could use this extra set of stringed lights. I recalled a ruffled scarf I had made as a Christmas gift a few years ago, and decided to incorporate the same idea into a crocheted garland. I gave it a try and loved the result, and I’m happy to share the easy pattern with you today.

Make an easy crochet lighted garland to decorate your home for the holidays. Free pattern at Sparkles of Sunshine.

For this project I used the following:

  • string lighted garland
  • white worsted weight yarn
  • 2 varied shades of red worsted weight yarn
  • Crochet hook size K

Make an easy crochet lighted garland to decorate your home for the holidays. Free pattern at Sparkles of Sunshine.

Free Crochet Pattern:

Row 1: Using the green yarn, attach yarn to the end of the lighted garland with a slip stitch. Chain 2. While holding the strand of yarn across top of the lighted garland string, insert hook under garland string and yarn over, creating 2 loops on hook, yarn over the garland string and pull strands through both loops making a single crochet around the lighted garland string. Continue working single crochet, working around the light bulbs, until you reach the last light bulb and the garland is covered. (Note: for my string of lights I worked 10 single crochets in between each light bulb (2 inch space), but you may need to add or decrease stitches depending on the distance between your light bulbs). Fasten off green yarn.

Row 2: Attach  1st red color yarn to the first SC with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as first DC). Skip the first SC, then DC in each SC across. Fasten off.

Row 3: Attach next red color yarn to the first DC with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as first DC). DC in first DC, then 2DC in each DC across. Fasten off.

Row 4: Attach white yarn to the first DC with a slip stitch. Chain 2 (counts as first SC). Skip the first DC, then SC in each DC across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make an easy crochet lighted garland to decorate your home for the holidays. Free pattern at Sparkles of Sunshine.

I love the slight ruffle to this easy crochet lighted garland. The white trim on red reminds me of Santa. What can I say? Now it’s your turn to grab some yarn and get to work. Have fun crocheting!

Easy pattern for DIY crochet lighted garland for the holidays.
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Easy Crochet Lighted Garland Pattern

Ingredients

  • one string lighted garland
  • white worsted weight yarn
  • 2 varied shades of red worsted weight yarn
  • Crochet hook size K

Instructions

  • Row 1: Using the green yarn, attach yarn to the end of the lighted garland with a slip stitch. Chain 2. While holding the strand of yarn across top of the lighted garland string, insert hook under garland string and yarn over, creating 2 loops on hook, yarn over the garland string and pull strands through both loops making a single crochet around the lighted garland string. Continue working single crochet, working around the light bulbs, until you reach the last light bulb and the garland is covered. Fasten off green yarn.
  • Row 2: Attach 1st red color yarn to the first SC with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as first DC). Skip the first SC, then DC in each SC across. Fasten off.
  • Row 3: Attach next red color yarn to the first DC with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as first DC). DC in first DC, then 2DC in each DC across. Fasten off.
  • Row 4: Attach white yarn to the first DC with a slip stitch. Chain 2 (counts as first SC). Skip the first DC, then SC in each DC across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Notes

For my string of lights I worked 10 single crochets in between each light bulb (2 inch space), but you may need to add or decrease stitches depending on the distance between your light bulbs.
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  1. Tiffany (@TiffanyDownLane) says

    December 10, 2015 at 22:34

    Fun idea! I’ve never seen this done, but it looks so beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      December 11, 2015 at 08:12

      Thanks, Tiffany. I’ll be there!

      Reply
  2. Joanita Theron says

    December 12, 2015 at 19:11

    This is so great! Awesome way to add a touch of Christmas Crochet 🙂
    Congratulations, you are being featured in this week’s
    Snickerdoodle Mini Round Up!
    Have an awesome day!
    Joanita

    Reply
  3. donna says

    July 14, 2016 at 22:15

    I am a nervous nelly – these won’t catch fire?

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      July 18, 2016 at 08:26

      No, they shouldn’t catch on fire since the wires are covered and the lights don’t put out enough heat. I used mine at Christmas this year with no trouble.

      Reply
  4. SDG says

    August 1, 2016 at 14:10

    Like what did you do with it? Did you put it on your tree or elsewhere?

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      August 2, 2016 at 11:14

      Yes, I put mine on a small tree I had in my bonus room. It was beautiful!

      Reply
  5. Jane Goodwin says

    November 22, 2016 at 23:20

    I made this with white lights and verigated christmas colored yarn.
    I am going to bring it to my mother in law for the mantle.

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      November 30, 2016 at 17:51

      Awesome! I know she will enjoy it this Christmas. 🙂

      Reply

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