Lightning bug nightlight by Sarah Patrick

Lightning bug nightlight

Crochet
March 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
US
English
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Supplies:
* #4 worsted weight yarn, blue, white, white with sparkles and beige
3.5 mm E hook. or smallest size you feel comfortable crocheting with for a tight finish
Safety eyes. 20 mm. You can also embroider eyes if you wish.

  • polyfil stuffing

  • Stitch counter or paper clip to mark the beginning of your row

Darning needle and pink (or black) embroidery thread or yarn

motion sensor puck light (the one used here was about 2.95” by ¼” Luma light, )

i did use a sparkly white yarn for the underwings and the balls of the antenna. its not necessary though. I found my Luma lights at the hardware store, advertised as “purse lights”.