❄️ Sweet as a candy cane

This Candy Cane Hat and Pants set is perfect for Christmas photos and cozy holiday mornings. Make it in classic red and white, or mix it up with neutral colors for a unique everyday outfit.

It’s packed with fun texture from puff stitches and post stitches, so it’s a great project when you want something a little more interesting.

✨ What makes it work

• Festive or neutral. Holiday stripes or soft neutrals both look great.
• Fun texture. Puff stitches plus front and back post stitches.
• Any worsted works. Use any medium weight yarn that meets gauge.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Shimmer, Red Heart in Snow · Heartland, Lion Brand in Redwood, or any medium (4) worsted yarn that meets gauge
• Hooks: I (5.5mm) and H (5.0mm)
• Tools: Yarn Needle · Removable Stitch Marker

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Gauge: With an H hook and medium yarn, 10 sc and 11 rows = 3” x 3” (about 13 sc and 15 rows = 4” x 4”). Go up or down a hook size to get gauge · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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