Crochet Christmas Candy Cane
Crochet Christmas Candy Canes are a delightful addition to your holiday decor! With their charming red and white stripes, they bring a cheerful touch to any space. Crafting these sweet ornaments is not only fun, but also a great way to add a personal touch to your Christmas tree or gifts. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating these festive candies is a rewarding project that will surely brighten up your festive season. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to bring some homemade joy to your Christmas decorations!
Materials: 5mm hook, Red & Brown worsted yarn.
Abbreviations:
ch — Chain
sl st — Slip Stitch
st — Stitch
sts — Stitches
sc — Single Stitch
hdc — Half Double Crochet
Sk — Skip Stitch
( ) — Total Stitches
Rnd — Round
* * — Repeat
Ch 20, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, *2 hdc* repeat 5 times, hdc 11.
Now sc all around. When at the inner hook of the candy cane, once you get to the 1st st of the 2 hdc sts, sc 1, sk 1, sc 1, sk 1 and sc to end of hook, then 3 sc in hook end to form a rounded end, then sc all around the rest of the candy cane.
Change to brown
Ch 22, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 3, 2 hdc* repeat 6 times, hdc 12.
Now hdc all around. When at the inner hook of the candy cane, once you get to the 1st st of the 2 hdc sts, hdc 1, sk 1, hdc 1, sk 1 and hdc to end of hook, then 3 hdc in 2 sts in hook end to form a rounded end, then hdc all around the rest of the candy cane.