Repeat Crafter Me

Crafts, DIY projects, FREE crochet patterns, crock pot recipes and more!

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Crafting
  • Crocheting
  • Crockpotting
  • Contact
  • Books

Crochet Candy Cane Border

August 1, 2017

As promised, here is a better look at how to crochet the Candy Cane Border around blankets and afghans! I used this edging on both my Gingerbread House Advent Calendar  as well as my Christmas Lights Blanket and it really gave both pieces the most perfect (and festive) finishing touch! But beyond the Christmas holiday, the candy cane border works in any color combo on any blanket! Give it a try!

You will need two skeins of yarn in different colors. I am using Bernat Super Value in Green and Red but you can use any two colors you’d like!

Use the same size crochet hook that you used on the main portion of your project. I am using a size H crochet hook.

I am going to demonstrate this technique around a small granny square but apply this tutorial to crochet around larger blankets and projects!

Watch the video tutorial or use the picture tutorial below!

Starting at any point along the edge of your project, attach color #1 (in this case red) and chain 4. Leave hook hanging and in next stitch, attach color #2 (in this case green) and chain 4.

Put hook back in red loop and SC to join to next open stitch (the stitch next to the green) and chain 4. You are essentially overlapping the red chain 4 over the green chain 4.

Now do the same with the green. SC to join the green chain 4 to the next available stitch and chain 4.

Keep going in same pattern sequence!

Don’t be intimidated by the corners! Keep doing what you have been doing, just make 4 stitches in each corner (2 green and 2 red).

When you get to the end…

You will either have two scenarios….

Scenario #1 (as pictured below): your pattern lines up and you can just go ahead and slip stitch to attach the red chain 4 to the bottom of the beginning red chain 4 and then slip stitch to attach the green chain 4 to the bottom of the first green chain 4 you made.

Scenario #2 (as shown in the video tutorial): your pattern won’t line up and you will need to skip a stitch. No harm in skipping a stitch! You won’t be able to tell! You just want to make sure that you keep the red/green alternating pattern.

 

Pictures below: The green will be joined to the bottom of your starting green chain. And the red will be joined to the bottom of your starting red chain.

All that’s left is weaving in ends!

I would love to see your Crochet Candy Cane Borders!
Be sure to tag @RepeatCrafterMe on social media so I can see your work!
*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***
Want more free patterns? Keep in touch on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook Page for new pattern sneak peeks and when they will be available on my blog! And feel free to post pictures of your finished hats and/or links to your shops on my Facebook wall so all can see. Be sure to also follow me on my Repeat Crafter Me INSTAGRAM account!
Signature
Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Share

Filed Under: Crocheting 17 Comments

Related Posts

  • Starbucks Stitch Markers and Bottled Beverages
  • Crochet Christmas Tree Pixel Square
  • Crochet Santa Pixel Square
  • Crochet Daisy Rug with Clover Amour Large Hooks and Giveaway!

Comments

  1. shoshana says

    August 1, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    candy cane border, what a great finish, thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Janet Stringer says

    August 3, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Genious! Great simple edging, love it.

    Reply
  3. Mundo do Crochê says

    August 8, 2017 at 6:20 am

    Pretty pretty pretty. Congratulations on that work. You teach very well. I have not yet started preparing for Christmas, in the next few days I will buy all the Christmas linahs. I have a crochet shop here in Brazil, who can access, I am grateful: http://www.mundodocroche.com.br/tapete-de-barbante-quadrado

    Reply
  4. Judy says

    August 9, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Thank you ever so much. This is a great idea and I intend to use it a lot.

    Reply
  5. Sandie says

    September 27, 2017 at 7:31 am

    Question Please
    How do I keep the 2 colors of yarn from tangling up while doing this? I have to keep stopping and unravel them so I can continue.
    I love the looks of this and how it goes except the yarn strings attached to the balls of yarn twisting as I go and the times spent nravelingto be able to continue.
    Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you,
    Sandie

    Reply
    • Sharon Griffith says

      November 9, 2017 at 6:33 am

      Very pretty, but I had the same problem with the yarn twisting up all the time. Don’t see how that can be avoided.

      Reply
    • Kim says

      December 14, 2017 at 8:40 am

      I agree. I used this stitch on 2 stockings I crocheted and it twisted constantly. It is a very pretty border but I can’t imagine doing it on an afghan or any large item.

      Reply
  6. Pat Conley says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    Would like to try this with. 4 colors!

    Reply
  7. RuthAnn says

    November 23, 2017 at 8:14 am

    As a beginner, this was GREAT INSTRUCTION for a very CUTE IDEA! Thanks!

    Reply
  8. AmyT says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:46 am

    adorable! great idea. Sandie, unfortunately that happens when changing colors during a regular row too, just have to keep moving the skeins around under each other to keep them straight. Annoying but just part of the deal lol

    Reply
  9. free robux says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    hey guys if you are a roblox player and want to hack roblox then try roblox hack 2018 its best way to hack roblox

    Reply
  10. screenrecorderwindows10.com says

    August 10, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    It is the thing we have been ever looking for here.

    Reply
  11. Alrx says

    February 13, 2019 at 2:29 am

    great article, nice site robux codes

    Reply
  12. Susan says

    May 30, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Here’s a tip: since the colors keep twisting, what I do is put the two cake colors ina. Rounded bottom metal bowl. Then I can just spin the bowl on the table to keep the two yarn strands untangled! 🙂

    Reply
    • Fred says

      July 30, 2021 at 4:22 am

      Great tip! Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Paula says

    February 16, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Wonderful edging! Using it on a large afghan. Question: Any secrets for keeping the yarns from coiling around one another?

    Reply
  14. alice says

    February 21, 2022 at 3:13 am

    wow! I want to use this on my wall. I am a sports lover and wanted to buy this.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Let’s Connect!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Hi and thanks for stopping by! I'm Sarah, the crafter, crocheter and occasional crockpotter behind this blog. As a wife and mom of 3 my days are busy but I always find time to pick up my crochet hook or indulge in something crafty. I have a passion for crafting and crocheting and offer my patterns and tutorials for free! I hope you enjoy everything you find here and please feel free to repeat after me!

NEW BOOK PRE-ORDER!
Crochet Cute Critters on Sale!

Privacy

Follow by Email

© 2023 · Repeat Crafter Me · Site by High Note Designs