Crochet Candy Cane Applique
This crochet candy cane applique is quick, easy and perfect for embellishing all of your Christmas projects.
Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas! We’re getting things underway with a cute little crochet candy cane applique.
If you’re crocheting along and haven’t done so already, you’ll want to whip up an easy crochet gift tag to attach your applique to.
Looking for a 3D candy cane? Try this pattern instead.
This crochet candy cane applique is super versatile. Use it to make greeting cards, mini garlands, ornaments, brooches, personalised stockings – there are so many possibilities!
About the Pattern
This crochet candy cane applique pattern consists of a single row and takes less than 5 minutes to make.
We’ll be changing colours every 2 stitches and using increases to create the curve. There’s no need to cut the yarn each time, simply drop it to the back and pick up the previous colour.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Candy Cane Applique Pattern
Crochet Candy Cane Applique
Materials
- DK weight yarn in red (r) and white (w) (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Pillar Red and Paper White)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- inc – increase
- sc – single crochet
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
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Finished Size
The finished applique measures approximately 1.75″ (4.5cm) long. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.
Notes
- Colour changes take place in the last yarn over of the previous colour. Do not cut the yarn, pick up each colour as needed.
- Change colour every 2 stitches, colour abbreviations in brackets.
Pattern Instructions
Candy Cane (starting with red)
R1: Ch 15, inc in the second ch from hook (r), inc (w), inc (r), inc (w), inc (r), inc (w), 2 sc (r), 2 sc (w), 2 sc (r), 2 sc (w) (20)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Use fabric glue or hot glue to attach it to your gift tag.
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