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Spooky Candy Corn Garland Single Crochet

A festive Halloween garland of bright, oversized candy corn pieces strung together on yarn.

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Difficulty
🟢 Beginner
Time
⏱️ 1-3 hours
Hook
🪡 H-8 / 5 mm
Yardage
🧶 approximately 160 yards (146 meters)
Est. Cost
💰 $7–$10
Finished Size
📏 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide x 4.5 inches (11 cm) long
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Always make a gauge swatch before starting!
Gauge: 14.5 sc and 16.5 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet, blocked
Adjust hook size as needed to match gauge.
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At a Glance

The Spooky Candy Corn Garland Single Crochet is a free Beginner-level home decor pattern using Worsted weight yarn with a H-8 / 5 mm hook . Estimated time: 1-3 hours. Finished size: 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide x 4.5 inches (11 cm) long. You'll need approximately approximately 160 yards (146 meters) of yarn.

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🧶 Pattern Instructions

💡 Tip: Keep your tension consistent across color changes so the transition rows sit flat—this makes the finished candy corn look polished when strung on the garland.
  1. Row 1
    With yellow, ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (9 sts)
  2. Rows 2-6
    Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, turn. (9 sts)
  3. Rows 7-12
    With orange, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, turn. (9 sts)
  4. Rows 13-18
    With white, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each st across, turn. (9 sts)
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  1. Step 1
    Change yarn colors at the designated rows to create the yellow base, orange middle, and white top sections.
  2. Step 2
    Weave a length of yarn through one long edge of all finished candy corn pieces to string them together into a garland.
  3. Step 3
    Adjust the spacing between pieces as desired and knot the yarn ends securely to hold the garland in place.
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✂️ Finishing

Weave in all ends neatly on the back of each candy corn piece. Block pieces lightly with steam or a damp cloth if desired to even out the edges and make the color blocks crisp. Once all pieces are complete, string them together and adjust the spacing to your liking before securing with a firm knot.

🛒 Materials

Worsted weight acrylic yarn — yellow
About 60 yards (55 meters) of worsted weight acrylic yarn in yellow
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Worsted weight acrylic yarn — orange
About 50 yards (46 meters) of worsted weight acrylic yarn in orange
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Worsted weight acrylic yarn — white
About 50 yards (46 meters) of worsted weight acrylic yarn in white
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Crochet hook H-8 / 5 mm
Or the size needed to match the gauge
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Stitch markers
To mark the first stitch of a round or a shaping row
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Tapestry needle
For weaving in ends
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Yarn needle
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📖 Abbreviations

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ch — chain → st — stitch → sts — stitches → sc — single crochet →

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📌 Before You Begin

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Turning chains and starting chains do not count as stitches unless the row says so. The number in brackets at the end of each row is the stitch count you should have.

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Row 1 is the right side (RS). Left and right edges are as you look at the right side.

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Change colour on the last pull-through of the row before the one that names the new colour, and carry or cut the old colour as you prefer.

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Check your gauge before you start. If you have more stitches than the gauge, try a larger hook; fewer, a smaller hook.

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Each candy corn is worked flat in rows with three horizontal color blocks rather than constructed separately, so the pieces hold their shape beautifully when strung.

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You'll work in single crochet throughout, making this perfect for practicing even tension and color changes.

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Candy corn pieces are joined by weaving yarn through the finished pieces to create the garland.

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Worsted weight acrylic holds these pieces in great shape and makes them easy to string.

🎁 Ways to Use This

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Drape across a mantel or along a bookshelf for instant Halloween spirit.

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String along a stair railing or bannister for a festive entryway.

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Cluster and bunch the garland into a dense display on a Halloween party table or beverage station.

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Hang in a window or doorway where it catches light and gets noticed by trick-or-treaters.

🧺 Care Instructions

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Acrylic is durable and colorfast, so this garland will hold up beautifully through multiple seasons of display.

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Questions About This Pattern

Absolutely — just match the weight (Worsted). You'll need about approximately 160 yards (146 meters), so make sure your substitute has enough meterage. Acrylic is budget-friendly and machine-washable; wool gives better stitch definition and drape.
Yes! This is one of the friendlier patterns to start with. You only need to know: ch, st, sts, sc. Work slowly, count your stitches at the end of each row, and don't be afraid to frog (rip back) and redo a section — that's how everyone learns. Budget about 1-3 hours; beginners often take a bit longer, and that's totally fine.
Usually it's the joining or finishing — where individual sections meet and need to align. Read through the entire pattern once before you start so there are no surprises. Use stitch markers generously to track your place, especially in rounds. If a section looks wrong, count your stitches before proceeding — catching an error early saves a lot of frogging later.
For this pattern, gauge is "14.5 sc and 16.5 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet, blocked". For decorative or non-fitted items it's less critical, but matching gauge ensures you use the right amount of yarn and get the proportions the pattern intends. If your swatch is too small (too many stitches/inch), go up a hook size. Too large — go down.
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Acrylic is durable and colorfast, so this garland will hold up beautifully through multiple seasons of display. A general rule: when unsure about the yarn, hand wash in cool water with a drop of gentle detergent, squeeze (don't wring), and block flat to dry. This is safe for almost every fiber.
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