Candy Cane Crochet Border
My Candy Cane Crochet Border is a perfect way to bring the holidays into your home with a subtle yet festive look. Perfect for those who want to celebrate the holidays all winter long.
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
Notes
- Used red and white acrylic yarn for the candy cane border; any colors work (e.g., black and orange for Halloween).
- Experiment with more than two colors for a vibrant rainbow effect.
- Versatile border complements various blanket patterns, including granny squares and textured blankets.
- Use it on blankets, placemats, coasters, and more.
- Modify colors for holidays or use multiple colors for a complex look!
Instructions
- This pattern is specifically about how to make the crochet candy cane border, but for reference I made a continuous solid granny square for the base in green.
- Before beginning, if you have not done your blanket in the round, make a round of single crochets along every edge so you have single crochets to work the border in.The candy cane crochet border pattern is made in the round.
- Step 1: Starting at any point along the edge, attach the red yarn and ch x4. Set the yarn aside (do not fasten off). In the next stitch, attach the white yarn and then ch x4.
- Step 2: Put your crochet hook back into the working loop in your red yarn and make a single crochet in the next available stitch. So you should skip over the white and start making a repetitive pattern.
- Now do the same with the white yarn. Sc into the stitch available. Now you should have 2 finished loops for the border, one red and one white.
- Step 3: Repeat step 1 and 2 until the border is finished. When you get to the corners make 2 red and 2 white in the corners, for a total of 4 stitches.
- At the end of the border, if you have an extra space or two colors next to each other, you can fudge it a little by skipping a sc so the pattern has no mistakes. In the end you can’t even tell a stitch was skipped.
- I hope you enjoyed learning how to create this fun and festive crochet candy cane border! It’s a simple yet charming way to add some holiday cheer to your projects. Whether you’re decorating a blanket, scarf, or any other handmade piece, this border will definitely bring a touch of seasonal magic. Don’t forget to get creative with the stripe sizes and colors to make it your own.Happy crocheting, and I can’t wait to see how you use this design in your next project!
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