These adorable Acorn Lanterns are knit entirely in the round, from the bottom up, on dpns. The candle is embroidered on using a chain stitch. The bottom has been left open, so that they can stand independently and so the embroidery is easier to do. I hope they bring joy.

To make a lantern with a real acorn lid click here!

Praise For Acorn Lantern

Very cute and quick knit. I absolutely love it! (Adente)

What a perfect little lantern! (5kittens)

Tiny scraps of yarn used. Very cute little lantern, just right for a mouse! (Bogwoppit)

Lovely written pattern. Less than an hour to knit. (bikerhen)

Cute little lantern. Good for decoration of all kind. (Saphiera)

Scraps used- sweet little lantern. (thrsedge)