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Candy Cane Stripe Bauble Ornament
"Do you ever try crocheting stripes, only for them to come out jagged? This crochet pattern addresses that issue Crochet up these evenly-striped Christmas tree ornaments quickly using this free crochet pattern. This pattern is a perfect way to use up yarn from your stash while adding a bit of handmade flair to your holiday decor! For this pattern, we’ll be using single crochet & slip stitches in the back loops. If you aren’t sure how we’re going to accomplish this, just follow the free pattern below or the video tutorial linked in this post."
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Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeNot essential for this pattern. Simply adjust hook size or bauble size if too big or small
Finished SizeFits a 2.65” diameter plastic bauble ornament.
Materials List
- Yarn
- Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- 2.65 inch plastic bauble ornament