Candy Cane Crochet Blanket

Sit on the couch and snuggle up with hot cocoa and this warm Candy Cane Crochet Blanket to watch your favorite holiday movies this year! Simple to make, you can have this crochet Christmas blanket done in no time.

A good holiday blanket doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes simple is best so you can keep yourself warm all winter long and you'll have more free time for crocheting gifts for people like my Plaid Scarf. 

I like this crochet candy cane blanket because it just uses double crochet stitches. Perfect for beginners who want to tackle a big project. You can also work on it mindlessly since it is repetitive. Which is great for catching up on tv shows! I also love the simple color changes so each stripe is the same width.

The best part about making a simple blanket is that it allows you to have a more intricate border to give the blanket some pizzazz. The dot border is perfect because it adds additional interest into the design.

If you love this candy cane blanket, check out my Candy Cane Border Blanket Pattern.

✏️ Things To Note:

1. I used acrylic for the blanket, but any type of yarn would work! Blanket yarn would be a great choice if you wanted it to have extra warmth.
2. I made this blanket the size of a throw blanket so you can have 2 people use it while snuggling on the couch. You can adjust the size of the blanket depending on how many chains you make, so you can either make it bigger or smaller.
3. I used double crochet stitches for the base of the blanket, but you can essentially use any stitch you want if you want to add texture to the blanket.

🪡 Materials Needed

• 2 skeins of Caron 1lb Claret yarn
• 2 skeins of Caron 1lb White yarn
• 1 skein of Red Heart Medium Thyme Yarn
• 5.5mm hook
• Tapestry needles

💭Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)

• Chain - ch
• Single Crochet - sc
• Double Crochet - dc
• Slip Stitch - sl st
• Bobble Stitch (no abbreviation)

🧋Variations

This is a simple crochet stripe blanket at its core, you can easily switch out the colors to fit any holiday, occasion or color scheme!

🍵Instructions

Candy Cane Crochet Blanket Pattern:

We will be working the crochet blanket pattern in rows.

Row 1: With the red yarn, ch x150 +2 (for the turning ch).

Row 2: In the third ch from hook make a dc. Then continue making dc’s for the rest of the row. Then ch x2 and turn.

Rows 3-12: Repeat row 2. Then fasten off red yarn and join the white yarn before ch x2.

Rows 13-24: In white, repeat row 2.

Rows 25-36: In red, repeat row 2.

Rows 37-48: In white, repeat row 2.

Rows 49-60: In red, repeat row 2.

Rows 61-72: In white, repeat row 2.

Rows 73-84: In red, repeat row 2.

Rows 85-96: In white, repeat row 2.

Rows 97-108: In red, repeat row 2. Once the rows have been completed, then fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet Dot Border:

We will be working the crochet dot border in rounds.

Round 1: With the green yarn, attach the yarn to anywhere on the outer border. Then, sc around the entire border. One stitch into the stitch holes in the short blanket sides, and 2 sc into each stitch for the longer sides since they are dc.

When done, slip stitch into the first stitch in the round.

Round 2: FLIP the blanket to the wrong side of the blanket (just flip the blanket over). And now moving right to left still, [ ch x3,

make a bobble stitch.

*A bobble stitch is made by yarning over, inserting the hook into stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops then STOP. You will have a half completed dc hanging from your hook. Repeat the steps 4 more times until you have 5 half completed dc stitches hanging from your hook and 6 loops ON your hook. Then yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.*

then sl st into the next 3 stitches.] Repeat what's in the brackets for the rest of the border.

Once the border is completed, you are now done with your new candy cane crochet blanket, perfect for snuggling. Keeping warm and watching holiday movies all season long.

🐌Expert Tips

Bobble stitches are easier to make if you keep the loops from crossing each other on the hook.

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Candy Cane Crochet Blanket

Sit on the couch and snuggle up with hot cocoa and this warm Candy Cane Crochet Blanket to watch your favorite holiday movies this year! Simple to make, you can have this crochet Christmas blanket done in no time.

Author: Kimberly Arenas

Materials

• ▢ 2 skein of Caron 1lb Claret yarn
• ▢ 2 skeins of Caron 1lb White yarn
• ▢ 1 skein of Red Heart Medium Thyme yarn
• ▢ 5.5mm crochet hook
• ▢ Tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = Chain
• sc = Single crochet
• dc = Double Crochet
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• bobble = Bobble (no abbreviation)

Notes

Use any yarn, with blanket yarn providing extra warmth. The throw blanket is designed for two people and can be adjusted in size by varying the number of chains. The base comprises double crochet stitches, but you can experiment with other stitches to add texture. As a versatile crochet stripe blanket, you can customize the colors to suit any holiday, occasion, or color scheme.

Instructions

Crochet Candy Cane Blanket:

• We will be working the candy cane crochet blanket pattern in rows.
• Row 1: With the red yarn, ch x150 +2 (for the turning ch)
• Row 2: In the third ch from hook make a dc. Continue making dc’s for the rest of the row. Then ch x2 and turn.
• Rows 3-12: Repeat row 2. Fasten off red yarn and join the white yarn before ch x2.
• Rows 13-24: In white, repeat row 2.
• Rows 25-36: In red, repeat row 2.
• Rows 37-48: In white, repeat row 2.
• Rows 49-60: In red, repeat row 2.
• Rows 61-72: In white, repeat row 2.
• Rows 73-84: In red, repeat row 2.
• Rows 85-96: In white, repeat row 2.
• Rows 97-108: In red, repeat row 2. Once the rows have been completed, then fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet Dot Border:

• We will be working the crochet dot border in rounds.
• Round 1: With the green yarn, attach the yarn to anywhere on the outer border. Then, sc around the entire border. One stitch into the stitch holes in the short blanket sides, and 2 sc into each stitch for the longer sides since they are dc.
• When done, slip stitch into the first stitch in the round.
• Round 2: FLIP the blanket to the wrong side of the blanket (just flip the blanket over). And now moving right to left still, [ ch x3, make a bobble stitch (see paragraph below on how to make the stitch), then sl st into the next 3 stitches.] Repeat what's in the brackets for the rest of the border.
• *A bobble stitch is made by yarning over, inserting the hook into stitch, yarn over, draw loop back through stitch, yarn over pull through 2 loops then STOP. You will have a half completed dc hanging from your hook. Repeat the steps 4 more times until you have 5 half completed dc stitches hanging from your hook and 6 loops ON your hook. Then yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.*
• Once the border is completed, you are now done with your new candy cane crochet blanket, perfect for snuggling. Keeping warm and watching holiday movies all season long.

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