10 Free Crochet Candy Cane Patterns

Flat, stuffed, twisted & curlicue — all free for Christmas

Start flat if you're a beginner

Worked in rows, no stuffing — a flat cane finishes about 4 inches tall and lies neatly on a card, a gift, or a tree branch.

Stuffed canes hold their shape

Plump, round and striped all the way around — stuffed as you go, they hang beautifully and survive little hands.

Classic tree ornaments

Made to hang, with a chain loop built into the design — ready for the tree as soon as you weave in the ends.

Twisted & curlicue spirals

Twist two single-colour strips together, or twist two curlicues with wire inside — no fiddly mid-round colour changes.

Keep the hook curved

Three ways that work: a pipe cleaner or wire inside, blocking a flat cane into shape, or short rows that build the curve in.

Get all 10 free patterns

Flat, stuffed, twisted and curlicue — pick your construction and start tonight.