By Jocelyn Sass
Christmas Light Bulb Ornament is copyrighted by Cute Crochet 2008
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT BULB ORNAMENT
Size: Measures 4-1/2" long
Gauge: 9 sc = 2 inches
4 rows = 1 inch
Materials: Red Heart Super Saver 4-ply worsted weight yarn, 1/2 oz. ea #319 Cherry Red, #324 Bright Yellow OR #672 Spring Green (MC), small amount #412 Silver,
F (3.75mm) hook; ornament hanger; polyester fiberfill; sewing and tapestry needle;
NOTE: Do not join rnds unless indicated. Mark first stitch of each rnd.
SHOWN BEST WHEN MADE IN SEVERAL BRIGHT COLORS AND GROUPED TOGETHER
ORNAMENT BODY
Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of ornament, with MC and F hook, ch 2;
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6).
Rnd 2: Sc in ea sc around. (6).
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (9).
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12).
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15).
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18).
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21).
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24).
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30).
Rnds 10-14: Sc in ea sc around. (30).
Rnd 15: (Sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (24). Begin stuffing ornament.
Rnd 16: (Sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (18).
Rnd 17: Sc in ea sc around. (18). Continue stuffing.
Rnd 18: (Sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (12). Finish stuffing ornament.
Rnd 19: (Dec over next 2 sc) around. (6).
Fasten off, leaving length for sewing. Sewing opening closed.
Metal Socket/Plug
Rnd 1: With Silver and F hook, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12).
Rnd 3: Working in Back Loops only, sc in ea sc around. (12).
Rnd 4: Sc in ea sc around, join with a sl st to first sc.
Fasten off , leaving length for sewing. Stuff socket lightly with a small amount of Silver yarn. and sew to top of light bulb as shown in photo.
Attach ornament hanger.
3 comments:
These are great! Thank you for sharing! I'll be making several to replace some broken glass balls from doggie shanagins..lol At least they can't hurts these.
What a great idea! We had to leave glass ornaments off the tree this year because of all the little ones! I am going to remember this for next year!
OH THANK YOU! This is sooooo cute!!!! Can't wait to make some! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
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