Crochet Whimsical Twisted Candy Ornament Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and green
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Polyester stuffing (optional)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

Instructions:

Body

1. With red yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, turn. (3 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in last stitch, turn. (4 sc)
4. Row 3-10: Continue to increase by 1 sc at the beginning of each row until you reach 14 sc.
5. Row 11-15: Sc across (14 sc) without increasing.
6. From here, begin to decrease by 1 each row until you reach 3 sc.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Color Swirls

1. Join white yarn to the bottom edge of your twisted piece, crocheting a *sc, inc* pattern until you reach the top, alternating colors every two rows (red, green, white).
2. Once finished, fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

1. If desired, stuff lightly with polyester filling.
2. To create the twisted effect, gently twist the ornament and secure with a few stitches.
3. Create a hanging loop: Ch 10 in red, sl st into the first ch to form a circle. Attach to the top of the ornament.

Your Twisted Candy Ornament is now complete! Hang it on your tree or gift it to a loved one for a sweet addition to their holiday decor.