Crochet Christmas lights applique pattern
This free crochet Christmas lights applique pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that adds a fun handmade touch to holiday décor and gifts. Made with simple stitches and easy shaping, these crochet Christmas lights work up fast, include a step-by-step video tutorial, and are perfect for stockings, garlands, ornaments, and other festive projects.
Quick answer
This free crochet Christmas lights applique pattern is a beginner-friendly project made with worsted weight yarn and a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook. The finished applique measures about 3.25 inches wide by 4.75 inches long (8.3 x 12.1 cm) and works well for stockings, ornaments, garlands, gifts, and other holiday crochet projects.
Ways to use this crochet Christmas lights applique
This crochet Christmas lights applique is small, lightweight, and easy to use in lots of holiday projects. Here are a few fun ways to use it:
- Sew onto Christmas stockings, tree skirts, or holiday blankets
- Attach to hats, scarves, or sweaters for festive flair
- String several together to make a crochet Christmas garland
- Use as Christmas ornaments or gift toppers
- Add to pillows, tote bags, or holiday home décor
Because these appliques work up quickly, they’re great for gifts, classroom projects, craft fairs, or last-minute holiday decorations.
Crochet Christmas lights applique pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, finished size, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet Christmas lights applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size G-6 (4 mm) — Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black, and white.
- Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
- Scissors — To cut your yarn.
- Stitch markers — Optional, but helpful for keeping track of your stitches.
Finished size
The finished crochet Christmas light applique measures approximately 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide and 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) long.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this applique pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.
Crochet abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
Pattern notes
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitchBeginning chains do not count as stitches
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round
- Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round or row if needed
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms
Crochet Christmas lights applique pattern instructions
Use the step-by-step instructions below to crochet each part of this free crochet Christmas lights applique pattern.
Crochet Christmas lights bulb
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join (9 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, join (18 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st* around, join (27 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts* around, join (36 sts)
You will now work in rows, beginning where you finished round 4.
Row 1: Skip the stitch you joined to, sc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, sc in next st, turn (10 sts)
Row 2: Skip the sc stitch, sc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts, sc in next st, turn (8 sts)
Row 3: Skip the sc stitch, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, turn (6 sts)
Row 4: Skip the sc stitch, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, turn (4 sts)
Row 5: Skip the sc stitch, sc in next 2 sts, then continue working sc evenly around the entire bulb.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Crochet Christmas lights bulb cap
Join black yarn to the opposite end of the bulb. You will be working into four centered stitches.
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in 4 sts, turn (4 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, fasten off (4 sts)
Weave in ends.
Adding the bulb sparkle
Use white yarn to stitch a short sparkle line onto the bulb for detail.
Finishing the crochet Christmas lights applique
Weave in all remaining yarn ends using a yarn needle.
Frequently asked questions
Is this crochet Christmas lights applique pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes. This free crochet Christmas lights applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners. The video tutorial is especially helpful if you like learning by watching.
What yarn works best for this crochet Christmas lights applique?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works best for this pattern. Acrylic yarn is a great choice for ornaments and décor, but cotton yarn also works well if you want a firmer finish.
Does gauge matter for this applique pattern?
No. Gauge is not important for this crochet Christmas lights applique pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.
How big is the finished crochet Christmas lights applique?
The finished applique measures approximately 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) wide and 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) long, depending on your yarn and tension.
Can I sell items made using this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished items made using this crochet Christmas lights applique pattern. Please do not sell, copy, or redistribute the pattern itself.
What can I attach this crochet Christmas lights applique to?
This applique works well on stockings, blankets, hats, bags, garlands, ornaments, and other Christmas or holiday-themed crochet projects.
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How to crochet Christmas tree lights (video tutorial)
Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to see how to crochet the Christmas light applique from start to finish.
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— Melissa
