Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming… to your home! This free crochet pattern to make a super cute Santa Candy Cane Holder features easy-to-follow basic crochet stitches, meaning that even a beginner can crochet it! This quick ornament pattern is made with worsted weight yarn and includes helpful video tutorials.
Learn about sweet traditions around the world, while you’re reading through this easy pattern to make the Santa Candy Cane Ornament. They’re great for teacher gifts, and end of year class gifts too, as well as making a great option for stocking your Christmas market stall!
It’s Easy to Grab the Whole Candy Cane Holder Collection!
There are (16) Sixteen patterns in the Candy Cane Holder Ornament collection! And you can grab all of this cuteness straight away, in the Crochet Candy Canes Bundle e-book!
The Candy Cane Ornament Bundle includes the FULL 16 pattern collection, with process photos, tutorial links and a clickable table of contents! This crochet pattern bundle includes this cute mini moose candy cane ornament, along with instructions to create his friends! The Santa, Snowman, Reindeer, Kitty, Dinosaur, Unicorn, Bear, Puppy, Mrs. Claus, Elf, Mouse, Gingerbread Boy, Gingerbread Girl, Penguin, and Giraffe!
How to Crochet the Candy Cane Santa Amigurumi Pattern
The Santa Candy Cane Holders work up quickly and easily, with minimal sewing. The head and body are worked in one piece. This mean that only the facial features need to be sewn or embroidered on.
The Candy Cane Ornament Collection uses WeCrochet’s Brava Worsted Yarn (4) and Brava Tweed Worsted (4) for a soft, colourful finish. These yarns were a pleasure to work with, adding the perfect touch to each ornament. Brava Worsted yarn is available on the WeCrochet website, or you can use any favourite medium (4) weight yarn.This pattern uses 6mm flat back black pearls hot-glued in place for the eyes, adding a cute, polished look. Alternatively, 6mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes work well too. Please note that flat back pearls and safety eyes can be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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What you will need for your Santa Candy Cane Ornament Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Hook size 3.75 mm (F) Clover Amour
Yarn: Medium Weight (4) – Shown using Knit Picks Brava Worsted
| Main Colours | |
| Red, Cream, White | 25, 20, 15 yards |
| Accent Colours | |
| Black, Yellow | Small Amount |
| Curly Cue Arms/Legs (Colour of Choice) (Optional) | 15 yards |
- 6mm safety eyes OR 6mm flat back black pearls (optional)
- Polyester filling
- Mini Candy Canes for the arms/legs (Approx 3″ long)
- Twine (optional)
- 4 x 10mm Bells (optional for Curly Cue arms/legs)
- Stitch Markers & Safety Pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn Needle to weave in the ends
Gauge:
4 rounds of sc = 1.5 inches diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| Bobble St | bobble stitch |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| ch | chain |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| sk | skip |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Bobble Stitch – *YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops* 4 times, YO pull through all 5 loops on the hook
Magic ring
Sleepy Eye – (if not using safety eyes/flat back pearls)
How to Close the Head and Begin the Body
Notes:
- #sc (eg. 2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- sts listed within brackets are to be worked in the same st. Eg. (Sc, hdc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds
- All rounds will be continuous (unless otherwise stated).
- When changing colours, end off previous colour unless noted otherwise.
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Start your Santa Candy Cane Ornament Crochet Pattern
Santa Candy Cane Holder Body/Head:
The head/body is created in continuous rounds beginning with the head
Using Cream, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Rounds 5-10: sc in each st (24)
Round 11: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 12: *sc in the next st, scdec* 6 times (12), change to Red
See Video for assistance with the next 2 Rounds
Round 13: FLO for the entire round, sc in each st (12), do not end off…
- Place a stitch marker in the loop on your hook to keep it from pulling out.
- Place on a flat surface with the top of the head facing away from you and the last stitch sitting at the far right (far left if left handed) and ‘flatten’ the head down.
- If using – add safety eyes to Round 7 approx 4 sts apart
- Lightly stuff the head. Flatten head down.
- Using a scrap piece of yarn and starting with the first and last st of Round 13, mattress stitch in the back loops of Round 12, across the opening.
- Continue working Round 14 from where you left off after Round 13.
Round 14: creating the arm holes *ch5, sc in the next 6 sts* twice (12 + 10chs)
Round 15: *sc in the next 5 chs, sc in the next 6 sts* twice (22)
Round 16: *sc in the next 9 sts, scdec* twice (20)
Rounds 17-18: sc in each st (20)
Round 19: *sc in the next 8 sts, scdec* twice (18), change to Black
Rounds 20-21: sc in each st (18), after Round 21, change to Red
Rounds 22-23: sc in each st (18)
End off, by slip stitching to the next st, weave in end.
Santa Candy Cane Holder Hat:
The hat is worked in continuous rounds from the top down.
Using Red, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the Ring (6)
Round 2: sc in each st (6)
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* twice (8)
Round 4: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* twice (10)
Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* twice (12)
Round 6: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* twice (14)
Round 7: *sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc* twice (16)
Round 8: *sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc* twice (18)
Round 9: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* 3 times (21)
Round 10: *sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc* 3 times (24)
Round 11: *sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc* 3 times (27)
Rounds 12-15: sc in each st (27), after Round 15, change to White
Rounds 16-19: sc in each st (27)
End off, leaving a 18” tail for sewing. Roll up the brim (White portion) of the hat.
Santa Candy Cane Holder Pom:
Made in continuous rounds.
Using White, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the Ring (6)
Round 2: sc in each st (6)
End off, leaving a 12” tail for sewing. Sew onto the top of the hat.
Santa Candy Cane Holder Beard:
Made in rows.
Using White, ch 12
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, *bobble st, sc* 5 times, ch1, turn (5 bobble, 6sc)
Row 2: ss in the next 4 sts, 3hdc in next st, ss, 3 hdc in next st, ss in the last 4 sts (15)
End off, leaving an 18” tail for sewing.
Alternative: Curly Cue Arms/Legs (make 2, if not using candy canes):
created in one row
Using Colour(s) of Choice, ch 36
Row 1: 3sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3sc in each of the next 34chs (105)
Note: for Striped look, alternate 9 sts 1st colour, 3 sts 2nd colour
End off, Sew on bells if desired, Weave in ends
Sewing Placement – I highly recommend pinning ALL parts in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂
| Eyes (if not using safety eyes): Hot glue on the flat backed pearl or embroider eye/sleepy eye at approx. Round 7 about 4 sts apart. See video for assistance with optional sleepy eye |
| Beard: Place with the hdc facing the top of the head and the bobble stitches on the chin in the centre of the face. Sew in place. |
| Nose: Embroider centred below the eyes and above the beard. |
| Mouth: If desired embroider on a mouth. |
| Hat: Place hat on head as desired, covering the back of the head and connecting to each side of the beard. Sew in place. Fold the hat forward and sew down. |
| Buckle: Using Yellow, embroider a buckle on the black section in the front of the body. |
| Ornament Hanger Cut a piece of twine approx 6” long. Sew through the hat and top of the head. Tie a knot. |
| Arms/Legs Add your mini candy canes or curly cues into the holes made in Round 14 of the Head/Body. |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your Santa Candy Cane Ornament Crochet Pattern.
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Why Does the Candy Cane Look as it Does?
The candy cane has a history dating back to the 17th century when European Christians began using sugar sticks to decorate Christmas trees. The familiar cane shape can be traced back to 1670, representing a Shepherd’s crook, and the red-and-white stripes appeared about 50 years later. There’s not a lot of historical evidence to determine exactly when or how the stripes or peppermint flavour came about, yet the candy cane continues to remain a beloved holiday tradition.
Candy Traditions Around The World
Holiday candy traditions vary widely across the world, each reflecting the unique flavours and customs of its culture.
- In the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, candy canes are iconic, symbolizing the Christmas season with their peppermint flavour and red-and-white stripes. These are very often hung in Christmas trees as decorations.
- In Italy, Christmas often means enjoying torrone, a nougat made with honey, nuts, and egg whites, offering a chewy sweetness perfect for family gatherings.
- Meanwhile, Germany delights in marzipan, a sweet almond-based confection molded into various festive shapes like fruits, animals, and seasonal characters.
- In the UK, Christmas crackers sometimes contain foil-wrapped chocolates, adding a bit of sugary joy to the traditional table setting.
- In Japan, Christmas is celebrated with cakes, and seasonal candy selections include strawberry-flavoured treats as a favourite.
- Mexican holiday treats often feature spicy and sweet flavours. Tamarind candies dusted with chili powder are a popular treat in Mexico, Thailand and the Philipines.
- Sweden celebrates with knäck, a toffee made of sugar, butter, and cream, boiled to perfection for a sticky, rich treat.
Each of these candies is popular in it’s country, bringing loved ones together with something deliciously sweet for the season.
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Check out my other crochet candy cane ornament patterns!
- Santa
- Snowman
- Reindeer
- Kitty
- Dinosaur
- Unicorn
- Bear
- Puppy
- Mrs Claus
- Elf
- Mouse
- Moose
- Gingerbread Boy
- Gingerbread Girl
- Penguin
- Giraffe
