Crochet Festive Striped Candy Cane Ornament Cover Free Pattern

Crochet Festive Striped Candy Cane Ornament Cover Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in red and white
• Crochet hook size G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Small candy canes (for structure)
• Polyfill stuffing

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• inc = increase (2 sc in one st)

Instructions:

Candy Cane Cover:

1. Start with red yarn. Ch 2.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in the second chain from hook. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Rounds 3-5: Sc in each st around. Change to white yarn in the last st of Round 5.
5. Rounds 6-9: Repeat Round 4. Change to red yarn in the last st of Round 9.
6. Repeat the color pattern (red and white stripes) with 3 rounds of each color until the candy cane measures approximately 8 inches long, or desired length, ending with the red yarn.
7. Stuff lightly with polyfill.
8. To make the curved top:
   Round 1: Sc in the next 9 sts, then inc in next st, sc to end. (13 sts)
   Round 2: Sc in the next 10 sts, then inc in next st, sc to end. (14 sts)
   Round 3: Sc in each st around.
9. After ensuring the stuffing is even, weave in all ends.
10. Insert candy cane into cover for structure, if desired.

Tie and Loop:

1. Using red yarn, ch 60, fasten off, and knot the ends to create a loop.
2. Tie a bow around the middle of the candy cane to secure the loop, allowing it to hang as an ornament.

Enjoy your handmade candy cane ornament that adds a personal touch to holiday décor!