Add a nostalgic handmade touch to your holidays with this Ribbon Candy Christmas Ornament Free Crochet Pattern, a fun and easy project that brings vintage Christmas charm to life. Inspired by the classic ribbon candy treats, these colorful ornaments are perfect for trimming your tree, topping gifts, or adding to your festive garlands.

With their timeless look and simple construction, they’re a joy to make and display all season long.

Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess

This beginner-friendly crochet pattern uses basic stitches and less than 30 yards of medium-weight yarn, making it an ideal scrap yarn project you can complete in no time.

The reversible design keeps both sides looking neat, while tidy color changes make it beautifully polished. Plus, you can personalize each ornament with different color combinations or add small beads for an extra festive sparkle.

The pattern includes step-by-step written instructions in U.S. crochet terms and video tutorials for both right- and left-handed crocheters.

Whether you’re decking your tree, creating handmade gifts, or looking for a quick Christmas crochet project, this Ribbon Candy Christmas Crochet Pattern is a sweet and satisfying make. It’s simple, nostalgic, and perfect for spreading holiday cheer. 🎄🍬✨

Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess

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Skill Level

Beginner Friendly – Easy

Gauge

Approximately 12 stitches and 14 rows every 4 inches.

For accurate size, check your gauge as your crochet stitches may be looser or tighter than mine.

Size

Strip is 2 inches wide x 19 inches long. Ribbon candy ornament is 2 inches wide and about 3 ½ inches tall.

Abbreviations

CH = Chain Stitch
SC = Single Crochet Stitch
SK = Skip
SC BLO = Single Crochet Back Loop
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between

Materials

Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling. #4 medium weight yarn. Partial skein about 30 yards total.

Colors Shown:

Almond
Red Heather
Olive

Size I Crochet Hook 5.5 mm

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

Optional ¼-inch beads with a center hole large enough for yarn to pass through

Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch (CH ST)

Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be weaved in later.

Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.

Keeping the loop on the hook, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. You’ve just made a chain stitch. Continue yarning over and drawing the yarn through the loop on the hook to make more chain stitches.

HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial

Single Crochet (SC)

Insert the hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.

HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Pattern Notes

Pattern is written in US crochet terminology.

Turn after each row.

Since this pattern is reversible, there isn’t a right side and wrong side.

I carried the yarn up the side. There are links to video tutorials for both right hand and left hand crocheters after the written pattern.

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Crochet Pattern

Begin with the primary yarn color.

Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.

Work 60 foundational chain stitches.

Row 1

SC in the back bump of the second ST from the Hook and in each back bump of the STs across. Turn (59)

Row 2

CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). SC in the first ST and in each ST across. Turn (59)

Row 3

Change yarn color.

Repeat row 2.

Row 4

Change back to the first yarn color.

Repeat row 2.

Row 5

Change yarn color

Repeat row 2.

Row 6

Change back to the first yarn color.

Repeat row 2.

Row 7

Continue using yarn color.

Repeat row 2.

Finishing

When done, weave in the yarn ends and cut off the excess yarn.

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Assembly

There are two ways of assembling.

Using a 16’inch yarn piece. Thread one end of the yarn through the yarn needle.

Make 3 folds the length of the strip about 2 ½ inches each fold.

Insert the yarn needle through the center and through all the layers of the folds out through the bottom. Make sure not to pull the yarn out of the top.

Next move the yarn needle over a stitch and run it back up through the folds. Remove the yarn needle.

Bring the ends of the yarn together and tie a knot to secure a loop near the top fold. Tip. Keep loose so the folds can relax a little, so they show better.

Lastly, create a loop for hanging by tying a knot on the top of the yarn ends. Snip off any excess.

Using a 16’inch yarn piece. Thread one end of the yarn through the yarn needle. Add a bead. Bring the other end of the yarn piece through the yarn needle leaving the bead to hang in the middle.

Make 3 folds the length of the strip about 2 ½ inches each fold.

Insert the yarn needle through the center and after the first fold, insert another bead onto the yarn needle. Continue to the next folds and add another bead. End with a bead on the top.

To secure the bead on the top, back through a few loops under the bead. Again, keep things a little so the folds can relax a little, so they show better.

Lastly, create a loop for hanging by tying a knot on the top of the yarn ends. Snip off any excess.

YouTube Video Tutorials

How to Crochet in the Back Bump, the Striped Strip, and Carry the Yarn up the Side.

left hand video

right hand video

We hope that you have enjoyed this lovely crochet pattern.

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Ribbon Candy Christmas Ornament

Add a nostalgic handmade touch to your holidays with this Free Ribbon Candy Ornament Crochet Pattern, a fun and easy project that brings vintage Christmas charm to life. Inspired by the classic ribbon candy treats, these colorful ornaments are perfect for trimming your tree, topping gifts, or adding to your festive garlands. With their timeless look and simple construction, they’re a joy to make and display all season long.

Prep Time5

Active Time2

Total Time2 5

Yield: 1 ornament

Cost: 5

Equipment

1 Size I Crochet Hook 5.5 mm
1 Tapestry Needle
1 Scissors
1 Tape Measure
4 Optional ¼-inch beads with a center hole large enough for yarn to pass through

Materials

30 Yards Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling. #4 medium weight yarn. Partial skein about 30 yards total. Colors Shown: Almond, Red Heather, Olive

Instructions

Begin with the primary yarn color.
30 Yards Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling. #4 medium weight yarn.
Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook.
Work 60 foundational chain stitches.
Row 1. SC in the back bump of the second ST from the Hook and in each back bump of the STs across. Turn (59)
Row 2. CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). SC in the first ST and in each ST across. Turn (59)
Row 3. Change yarn color.
Repeat row 2.
Row 4. Change back to the first yarn color.
Repeat row 2.
Row 5. Change yarn color
Repeat row 2.
Row 6. Change back to the first yarn color.
Repeat row 2.
Row 7. Continue using yarn color.
Repeat row 2.
Finishing. When done, weave in the yarn ends and cut off the excess yarn.
Assembling. There are two ways of assembling.
Using a 16’inch yarn piece. Thread one end of the yarn through the yarn needle.
Make 3 folds the length of the strip about 2 ½ inches each fold.
Insert the yarn needle through the center and through all the layers of the folds out through the bottom. Make sure not to pull the yarn out of the top.
Next move the yarn needle over a stitch and run it back up through the folds. Remove the yarn needle.
Bring the ends of the yarn together and tie a knot to secure a loop near the top fold. Tip. Keep loose so the folds can relax a little, so they show better.
Lastly, create a loop for hanging by tying a knot on the top of the yarn ends. Snip off any excess.
Using a 16’inch yarn piece. Thread one end of the yarn through the yarn needle. Add a bead. Bring the other end of the yarn piece through the yarn needle leaving the bead to hang in the middle.
Make 3 folds the length of the strip about 2 ½ inches each fold.
Insert the yarn needle through the center and after the first fold, insert another bead onto the yarn needle. Continue to the next folds and add another bead. End with a bead on the top.
To secure the bead on the top, back through a few loops under the bead. Again, keep things a little so the folds can relax a little, so they show better.
Lastly, create a loop for hanging by tying a knot on the top of the yarn ends. Snip off any excess.