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!