This beginner crochet candy cane pattern is worked flat in one row using super bulky weight (#6) yarn. Use an M/N (9 mm) crochet hook for the foundation chain and an L (8 mm) hook for the double crochet stitches. Five increases create the curved top, while alternating red and white sections form the stripes. The finished candy cane measures approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.