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Crochet candy cane pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

This crochet candy cane pattern adds a festive handmade touch to Christmas decorating! Its soft, chunky texture and classic red-and-white stripes make it a sweet accent for wreaths, holiday displays, or handmade gifts.

Quick answer

This beginner crochet candy cane pattern is worked flat in one row using super bulky weight (#6) yarn. Use an M/N (9 mm) crochet hook for the foundation chain and an L (8 mm) hook for the double crochet stitches. Five increases create the curved top, while alternating red and white sections form the stripes. The finished candy cane measures approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.

Crochet candy cane pattern details

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses chains, double crochet stitches, simple increases, and color changes. Each new color is joined separately, and the previous color is fastened off as you work.

Materials needed

  • M/N (9 mm) crochet hook for the foundation chain
  • L (8 mm) crochet hook for the candy cane
  • Super bulky weight (#6) yarn in red and white
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Short length of yarn or ribbon for a hanging loop (optional)

Finished size

The finished candy cane measures approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) long × 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.

Pinterest pin showing a red and white crochet candy cane with colorful “Crochet Candy Cane Pattern” lettering, a green banner, and a yellow Free Pattern label.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Your finished candy cane may vary slightly in size depending on your yarn and tension.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • At each color change, fasten off the previous color and join the new color in the next unworked chain.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Red and white plush crochet candy cane beside large black and pink “Crochet Candy Cane Pattern” text on a clean white background.

Crochet candy cane pattern instructions

Crochet the candy cane

Using your M/N (9 mm) crochet hook and white yarn, ch 22.

Switch to the L (8 mm) crochet hook.

Row 1: With white, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook.

Curved section: With red, work 2 dc in the next ch; with white, work 2 dc in the next ch; with red, work 2 dc in the next ch; with white, work 2 dc in the next ch; with red, work 2 dc in the next ch.

Straight section: With white, dc in the next 2 chs; with red, dc in the next 2 chs; with white, dc in the next 2 chs; with red, dc in the next 2 chs; with white, dc in the next 2 chs; with red, dc in the next 2 chs; with white, dc in the last 2 chs. (25 dc)

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining yarn ends, securing them neatly on the back of the candy cane.

Gently shape the curved top with your hands if needed.

Optional hanging loop: Cut a short length of yarn or ribbon and fold it into a loop. Attach it securely to the top of the candy cane for hanging.

Flat crochet candy cane made with plush red and white super bulky yarn, featuring a curved top and alternating stripes along the straight section on a white background.

More free crochet patterns

Looking for another small holiday decoration? Try my crochet wreath ornament pattern for a festive green wreath with a red crochet bow.

You can also browse my Christmas crochet decor patterns for more handmade ornaments, stockings, appliques, pillows, and other holiday decorations.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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