The Ocracoke Light Station celebrates its 200th Anniversary in 2023. Located on Ocracoke Island, the 75-foot tall Ocracoke Lighthouse guides mariners through the challenging Ocracoke Inlet, providing access not only to Ocracoke Village, but important ports such as New Bern, Edenton, and Elizabeth City.

Developed and donated by Megan Lapp, this crochet pattern is for the Ocracoke Lighthouse part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It is recommended for Advanced Beginner level or above. A lighthouse from this pattern is approximately 3 inches from side to side, and approximately 11 inches from top to bottom. This pattern is written in U.S. terminology. Have fun!

Materials List:

• Yarn, in worsted weight (4/medium), all amounts are approximate: (Note: You may want to favor a stiffer yarn vs. a softer yarn for this project. A stiffer yarn will have structural benefits for the architecture of the lighthouse.)
• Black yarn: 80 yds
• White yarn: 75 yds
• G (4.0mm) Hook
• Darning Needle
• Fiber fill
• Optional: Stitch Markers for Part 3 when working in Spiral
• Optional: Weighted substance (i.e. glass gems) for the bottom of the inside of the lighthouse for stability
• Optional: Flat, circular base (i.e. jar lid, bottle cap, plastic canvas, etc) for the bottom of the inside of the lighthouse for stability.

This pattern is dedicated and donated to the National Park Service by Megan Lapp.