Candy Cane Lapghan

"I thought a spiral design worked in traditional Christmas colors would be beautiful. Red and white twisting together immediately brought peppermint candy to mind! You know those classic red-and-white peppermint swirls that show up everywhere during the holidays? That's exactly the look I had in mind. And so, a little Christmas peppermint inspiration turned into my next crochet adventure! I love how the colors work together, and the spiral adds visual interest without needing an overly complicated design. It's also a fun way to practice a new technique while making something useful and meaningful. The best part? Every skein of Christmas yarn I use is one less skein taking up space in my stash, and every finished blanket or shawl will help make someone's Christmas a little cozier. It's a win-win!"

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished Size48" diameter (or desired size)

Materials List

• Worsted weight yarn
• Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook