Candy Cane Curly Wreath: Easy Crochet Christmas Ornament

This little candy cane wreath is one of my favorite things to make in December. It is made from two curly strips — one red, one cream — twisted together into a ring, and it takes about 20 minutes from the first chain to the gold ribbon.

There is no counting rounds and no shaping, which makes it a perfect first Christmas project and a lovely one to make in batches for the tree or for gifts.

The step-by-step pattern is available as a printable PDF in my Etsy shop.

Why You Will Love This Wreath

• It is quick. About 20 minutes per wreath, so you can make a whole set in an evening.
• It is beginner friendly. It only uses basic stitches: chains and double crochet.
• It uses scraps. A few yards of each color is enough.
• It looks like candy. The red and cream stripes swirl around the ring just like a candy cane.

The Secret Is the Curl

Each strip is worked in a single row, and a simple stitch trick makes it curl into a corkscrew all by itself — you don't have to shape anything. Twist a red strip and a cream strip together and the two spirals lock into each other to form the striped ring.

The PDF pattern walks you through the whole thing in 8 short steps, with a photo for each stage.

What You Need

• Soft acrylic yarn in red and cream — just a few yards of each
• A crochet hook that suits your yarn (my crochet hook sizes chart helps you pick one)
• A yarn needle and scissors
• A short piece of gold ribbon

A slightly fuzzy yarn gives a soft, cozy look, as in these photos. A smooth yarn shows the stitches more crisply. Both work.

Color Ideas

Red and cream gives the classic candy cane look, but the same pattern works in any pair:

• Red and green for a traditional Christmas wreath.
• Green and cream for a softer, Scandinavian feel.
• All one color — green, red or cream — for a simple ring.

The size is easy to change too, so you can make minis for the tree and bigger ones for the door.

Ways to Use Your Wreaths

Hang them on the tree, tie one onto a present instead of a bow, or string several along a garland. They are light enough to hang anywhere, and because they're so quick, they make a sweet little gift for teachers, neighbors and friends. You are welcome to sell the wreaths you make, too — just credit Crochet Henouda.

Get the Pattern

The Candy Cane Curly Wreath PDF has everything you need: the supply checklist, abbreviations in US terms, 8 illustrated steps, color ideas and tips for changing the size — laid out to print and keep by your side.

👉 Get the Candy Cane Curly Wreath pattern on Etsy

New to crochet patterns? My guide on how to read a crochet pattern explains the abbreviations you'll meet in the PDF.