Kawaii Candy Cane Crochet

Hooray for Christmas! Hooray for Crochet.. Hooray for Christmas Crochet! Oh how we love a quick and easy and of course super cute crochet ornament and today, we have a lovely sample project from the adorable Kawaii Christmas Crochet book – the fabulous Kawaii Candy Cane Crochet Ornament!

Please note: this project has been reproduced with permission from the publisher and is not allowed to be republished in any way, without their consent. It is for personal use only.

Also note: affiliate links have been added to these post – should you choose to purchase via these, I will earn a small commission that goes towards the upkeep of this site!

Kawaii Christmas Crochet by Melissa Bradley-Valcher

I am sure you are famliar with the amazing crochet patterns by Melissa Bradley-Valcher – she is the author of the fantastic Kawaii Crochet books and we have shared her adorable little Kawaii Lemon Pattern here before!

With Christmas rapidly approaching, I thought it would be a good time, to also talk about her super duper adorable Kawaii Crochet Christmas book! If you are already hooked on her work, you will know that you will HAVE to get this adorable pattern book too. What I especially love about the book, is that, not only do get many of her cute style classic (ie inanimate objects) but also a set of dolls. Crochet dolls have always been popular in our house, so this time round you will also get a cute angel, santa, gingerbread man and more! Giving you the chance to really explore different Kawaii Crochet projects. All under the wonderful Christmas theme.

The book, of course contains, all that you would expect from a beginner friendly crochet book – with lots of information on how to do basic stitches, sewing on features etc. So one handy guide to get you crocheting Kawaii in not time!

Grab yourself a copy of this wonderful book on Amazon or all good book stores today!

A David & Charles Publication!

Terminology used to make the Candy Cane

The patterns in this book and sample project are written using US crochet terms.

Conversion Chart (US to UK)

• Single Crochet (sc) = Double Crochet (dc)
• Double Crochet (dc) = Treble Crochet (tr)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) = Half Treble Crochet (htr)
• Treble Crochet (tr) = Double Treble Crochet (dtr)

Kawaii Candy Cane Pattern Abbreviations

These candy cane is super easy and uses the easiest stitches! Though you will have to get you head around a magic loop – key to so many amigurumi projects!

• ml = magic loop
• rnd = round
• sc = single crochet stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• FLO = Front Loops Only

Materials

• 2.75mm (C/2) crochet hook
  Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK yarn: one 50g (13/4oz) ball each of Paper White (white) and Red Wine (red)
• 5mm safety eyes
• Scraps of black and pink yarn
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Finished Size

12.5cm (5in) tall by 5.5cm (21/4in) wide Gauge 6 sc sts and 7 rows = 2.5cm (1in)

How to Crochet A Candy Cane Ornament

Rnd 1: with white yarn, sc 6 in magic loop [6]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 4: change to red yarn, sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 5–6: sc in each st around [12]

Begin stuffing with fiberfill.

Rnd 7: change to white yarn, sl st 6, sc 6 [12]
Rnds 8–9: sl st 6, sc 6 [12]
Rnd 10: change to red yarn, sc 1, sl st 6, sc 5 [12]
Rnds 11–12: sc 1, sl st 6, sc 5 [12]
Rnd 13: change to white yarn, sc 2, sl st 6, sc 4 [12]
Rnds 14–15: sc 2, sl st 6, sc 4 [12]
Rnd 16: change to red yarn, sc 3, sl st 6, sc 3 [12]
Rnds 17–18: sc 3, sl st 6, sc 3 [12]
Rnd 19: change to white yarn, sc 4, sl st 6, sc 2 [12]
Rnds 20–21: sc 4, sl st 6, sc 2 [12]
Rnd 22: change to red yarn, sc 5, sl st 6, sc 1 [12]
Rnds 23–24: sc 5, sl st 6, sc 1 [12]
Rnd 25: change to white yarn, sc 6, sl st 6 [12]
Rnds 26–27: sc 6, sl st 6 [12] Rnd 28: change to red yarn, sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 29–30: sc in each st around [12]

Place 5mm safety eyes between Rnds 28 and 29 with 2 sts in between. Continue stuffing with fiberfill.

Rnd 31: change to white yarn, sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 32–33: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 34: change to red yarn, sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 35–36: sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 37–48: repeat Rnds 31–36 twice
Rnd 49: change to white yarn, sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 50: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 51: (sc2tog) repeat 6 times [6]

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. With a yarn needle, weave the tail through FLO to close the opening. Weave in ends. Stitch the mouth and cheeks using black and pink yarn.

(Note: in the book, you can get more information in the Making Up: Stitching Facial Details section).

Grab yourself a copy of this wonderful book on Amazon or all good book stores today!

More wonderful titles for you to try out by David & Charles publishing:

• Take a look at this adorable Amigurumi Walrus from A Year of Amigurumi Friends – 24 adorable characters to crochet throughout the year.
• Have a go at an Amigurumi Lemon from the Kawaii Crochet Card Deck – a super handy card deck, to help you “crochet on the go” or use the resource in a classroom/ group environment.
• Have a go at this gorgeous pattern crochet throw from Maximalist Mosaic Crochet,

Or if you are looking for more Christmas Ornament Crochet Patterns, try these: