October 9th, 2022
Free Crochet Candy Corn Pattern — Halloween Garland
This free crochet candy corn pattern is one of my favorite Halloween makes — the mini candy corns work up in about 15 minutes each, they’re beginner-friendly, and they look absolutely adorable strung up as a garland across your mantel, doorway, or Halloween wreath. The classic tri-color look (yellow, orange, white) captures that nostalgic candy corn charm without any of the sugar.
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The free crochet candy corn pattern is worked in rounds starting at the bottom, with two color changes to create that signature candy corn stripe. If you can single crochet and change colors, you can make these. Each little candy corn plumps up with a bit of polyfil and stands up beautifully on its own — perfect for garlands, wreaths, bowl fillers, and party favors.
Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Candy Corn Pattern
- Beginner-friendly — just single crochet, simple increases, and decreases.
- Fast — about 15 minutes per candy corn once you get going.
- Scrap-buster — only needs small amounts of three colors.
- Stands on its own — stuff it with polyfil for a plump little shape.
- So versatile — garland, wreath, bowl filler, or party favor.
Materials
Here’s everything you need for this free crochet candy corn pattern — it’s a great way to use up worsted-weight scraps:
- Yarn: 30–50 ft each of three colors of Red Heart Super Saver (#4 worsted) — Cornmeal (dark yellow), Carrot (orange), and Aran (off-white). It’s affordable, durable, and comes in loads of colors.
- Hook: 5.5mm crochet hook
- Polyfil stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Twine, for stringing the garland
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Free Crochet Candy Corn Pattern Details
- Finished size: approx. 4 in tall, 3 in wide at the base.
- Gauge: 12 sc and 14 rows = 4 in.
- Construction: the crochet candy corn pattern is worked in rounds from the bottom up, with two color changes.
This crochet candy corn pattern is worked in continuous rounds — pop a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to keep your place. Written in US terms.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- sc2tog — single crochet two together (decrease)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- Rnd — round
Free Crochet Candy Corn Pattern
With Cornmeal, ch 8.
- Rnd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 5 ch, 3 sc in the last ch; working down the other side of the foundation chain, sc in the next 5 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. (16)
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the last st. (20)
- Rnd 3: 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the last st. (24)
- Rnds 4–5: sc around. (24) At the end of Rnd 5, change to Carrot.
- Rnd 6: sc2tog over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, work 2 sc2tog over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog over the next 2 sts. (20)
- Rnds 7–9: sc around. (20)
- Rnd 10: sc2tog over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, work 2 sc2tog over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, sc2tog over the next 2 sts. (16)
- Rnd 11: sc around. (16) At the end of the round, change to Aran.
- Rnd 12: sc2tog over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, work 2 sc2tog over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog over the next 2 sts. (12)
- Rnd 13: sc around. (12)
- Rnd 14: sc2tog over the next 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, work 2 sc2tog over the next 4 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog over the next 2 sts. (8)
- Rnd 15: sc around. (8) Stuff firmly with polyfil now.
- Rnd 16: sc2tog around. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining 4 stitches and pull tight to close the top. Weave in all ends.
Garland Assembly
Make 6–8 candy corn, depending on how long you want your garland. With twine and a tapestry needle, weave through the top of each candy corn, leaving about 6 in of slack between them. Hang and enjoy! A finished garland is the most popular way to use this crochet candy corn pattern.
Tips
A few small things make this crochet candy corn pattern come out crisp and tidy:
- For the cleanest color change, swap colors on the final yarn-over of the last stitch before the new round.
- Work your stitches firmly so the polyfil doesn’t show through.
- Stuff a little at a time so each candy corn keeps its plump, upright shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does each candy corn take?
About 15 minutes once you’re comfortable with the rounds — this crochet candy corn pattern is quick enough to make a whole garland in an afternoon.
What yarn should I use?
Any #4 worsted-weight yarn works. I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cornmeal, Carrot, and Aran for that classic candy corn look.
Do they stand up on their own?
Yes — once stuffed with polyfil, each candy corn holds its shape and stands upright, so they look great in a bowl or strung into a garland.
Can I sell what I make?
You’re welcome to sell finished items you make from this crochet candy corn pattern. The pattern itself is for personal use and can’t be shared or resold.