I couldn’t help but share this delightful candy cane needlepoint pattern again! If you are excited to start a stitching project and want to plan for the holiday season, this pattern is a great place to begin.
At the end of last year, I started to see Christmas-themed ornaments on trees and homes, each resembling the iconic striped candy cane pattern. Intrigued by these designs, I dove into crafting and began designing a special candy cane needlepoint pattern for a Christmas ornament.
Key Takeaways
- Classic Design: Our 2 ¾” Candy Cane needlepoint ornament transforms a traditional holiday motif using vibrant dyed threads.
- Hand-dyed thread offers subtle tonal variations, unlike machine dyed. Each stitch has a natural, watercolor-like depth.
- Each custom thread kit will come with a 3 skeins, each measuring 20 meters in length, sufficient for stitching ornaments or for trying out different colour combinations.
- A straightforward “no-fuss” craft: This project involves stitching on 18-count mono canvas using a clear PDF pattern that will be emailed shortly following payment, providing an simple, screen-free activity suitable for both confident beginners and experienced crafters.
A Modern Holiday Classic
Candy Cane is a fun stitch on 18-count mono canvas, the finished ornament measures a snug 2¼ inches, making it ideal for holiday decor or a screen-free weekend activity.
Like watercolor paintings, hand-dyed threads create subtle tonal shifts as you draw them through the canvas, giving the finished candy cane ornament natural depth and movement and making it appear almost three-dimensional.
What’s Included in Your Custom Thread Kit
A custom thread kit which includes three skeins (a total of 60 metres) of our signature Size 5 perle cotton:
- Colour Complements Color #18 (Rich, shaded forest greens)
- Colour Complements Color #184 (Bright, festive greens)
- Colour Complements Color #187 (Deep, variegated holiday reds)
I have also used Petite Sparkle Rays and Neon Rays in my sample project to give it a gentle sparkle. Although these special metallic threads are not included in the kit, you can easily get accent threads from your local shop or use some you already have in your needlework stash!
If you’re new to fiber arts, check out some of our previous posts to learn essential tension techniques and stitching tips before you begin.
Generous Thread Quantities: Double the Stitching Value
On purchasing the thread kit you will get an email containing the PDF pattern for the Candy Cane ornament. In addition, the amount of thread in the kit is more than enough, which gives you the flexibility to stitch not only one but possibly a second or part of a second ornament!
You might even try changing the colours of the ones included in the kit in order to produce a different Candy Cane—or combine the threads you have left with another canvas from our range of needlepoint Christmas ornament kits. It’s up to you to make your choice!
Are you ready to begin your next favorite Holiday Stitch?
I truly hope that you have fun making your own Candy Cane ornament, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Marilyn for her expert work on the clear, easy-to-follow PDF pattern.
Whether you’re making a gift or simply relaxing with a tapestry needle, you’ll be proud of the high-quality finish this project delivers for years to come.
AND CANDY CANE IS CURRENTLY ON SALE!!
