Easy DIY Knit Lampshade

Inspired by this knit pendant lampshade cover that can be purchased in the UK, I decided to make an easy DIY knit lampshade for a small wall sconce in our family room.  I love color and this room, and the sconce, don’t have much.  A colorful knit lampshade cover seemed like a great solution.

I used leftover orange yarn from my yarn stash.  Orange is my favorite color and I love having pops of it in my home.  I’ve never been a neutral decorator, opting instead for lots of bright colors, wherever possible.

I knit this lampshade cover on circular needles.  I cast on stitches until I had enough to cover the existing shade, then continued knitting until the piece was long enough to cover the shade.

If you want something more tailored looking, you can add ribs to both ends.  I wanted more of a whimsical look so I simply cast on and off and let the edges roll.

The lampshade I covered was a drum style, with no angles.  If you’re covering an angled shade, you’ll need to increase the stitches to accommodate the angles.

Once cast off, I just slid the knit lampshade right over the regular lampshade, covering most of the other shade, and adjusted it as needed.

I think it looks super cute and it’s a colorful and whimsical addition to our decor, which suits my eclectic decorating style perfectly.

It took very little time to knit this lampshade and if I decide I’m ready for a change, I can easily remove it and go back to the old style or change it up with something else.

A knit lampshade is a great way to add texture and color to a living space … and it would even be a great way to cover up a lampshade that you don’t like.

For another way to use knitting to update your home decor, be sure to check out this easy knit word pillow {also in orange!}. It’s a great project for a beginner knitter.