Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern

Add handmade charm to your holidays with this Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern.

If you’re looking for a quick and cheerful holiday project, these Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern are the perfect way to add handmade charm to your décor! Each light bulb is crocheted in the round using worsted weight yarn, making this a beginner-friendly pattern that works up fast. Hang them on your tree, drape them across your mantel, wrap them around garland, or use them as gift-wrap toppers for a festive finishing touch.

Handmade ornaments always add something special to the season, and these retro-inspired crochet bulbs are a fun way to use up leftover yarn. With just a few simple stitches, you can create a colorful strand of lights that brings instant holiday magic to any room.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-friendly — simple stitches and minimal shaping
• Quick to crochet — perfect for last-minute decorations
• Scrap-busting project — great for using leftover worsted yarn
• Customizable — make your lights in bright rainbow colors or classic Christmas hues
• Adorable on everything — trees, mantels, stair railings, wreaths, and presents!

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Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern

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Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
Colors needed: dark green, green, yellow, orange, red, blue, violet
Crochet hook: Size 4.5 mm
Also needed: Fiber fill, yarn needle
Gauge: not necessary for this project
Size: Each bulb measures approximately 3 inches long, Garland measures approximately 8 feet long

Pattern instructions:

For the lightbulbs:
(Make 2 each in the following colors, green, light blue, red, orange, yellow)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. 
Round 3: Ch1. 1sc in first sc. 3sc in next sc. 1sc in each of the next 2 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join. 10 sc.
Round 4: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of the next 4sc. 3 sc in the next sc. 1 sc in each of the last 2sc. Join. 14 sc.
Round 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Round 6: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join. 18 sc.
Rounds 7 to 9: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Round 10: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Join. 12 sts.
Stuff lightly.
Round 11: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join. 6 sts.

Fasten off.

For the Topper:
Join the dark green yarn with sl st to front loop of first st of 11th rnd.
Round 1: Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to back loop of first sc.
Round 2: Working in back loops only, sl st in each of next 5 sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Using long tail, weave through tops of sts in last rnd and pull tight to close.

For the “Wire”:
With the dark green yarn, chain 350.
Sew the bulbs on approximately 6 inches apart.

Ways to Use Your Crochet Christmas Lights

Hang them on your Christmas tree
Wrap them around a garland or wreath
Style them across your mantel
Use individual bulbs as ornaments
Add one to a wrapped gift for a handmade touch
Decorate a kids’ room or craft nook for extra holiday cheer

Crocheting your own decorations is such a rewarding way to celebrate the season. These Christmas string lights are charming, quick, and so much fun to customize. Whether you’re crafting for your home or creating a sweet holiday gift, this pattern is sure to become a yearly favorite.

Looking for more holiday crochet patterns like this Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern?

Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern

Easy Snowflake Crochet Pattern

Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern

Ball Christmas Ornaments Crochet Pattern

I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making this Christmas String Lights Crochet Pattern, or any of my other free patterns, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleny. Happy holiday crocheting!