An Easy Holiday Crochet Project for Beginners
A Crochet Pattern Tutorial by Liz @PurlsAndPixels
Looking for a quick and festive garland for your Christmas tree or holiday decor? This DIY Peppermint Twist Crochet Garland is a super easy, beginner-friendly project that works up fast and adds a handmade touch to your holiday decorations. Perfect for crocheters of all levels, even kids learning to chain!
Why Make a Crochet Peppermint Garland?
When I set up my new Christmas tree, I realized I forgot to buy a garland. Rather than leave the tree looking plain, I grabbed some yarn and crocheted a peppermint-inspired garland. In about an hour, I had a cheerful, festive garland—and now you can make one too!
Making a Peppermint Twist Garland Couldn’t Be Easier
This simple, fast project is a fantastic way for beginning crocheters and kids to learn to chain in crochet. You’ll hold red and white yarn together, pretending they are one strand of yarn. Then, just make a crochet chain until the garland is long enough and you’ve got a new handmade decoration to treasure for generations to come.
Do it yourself and add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree this holiday. Or, make it a family project and teach your children how to chain and let them practice with this fun and cheerful crochet garland. You all can even take turns! Everyone will be proud to see their own handmade work shown off for the holidays.
The easy chain crochet project ends up looking like a long string of peppermint that you can twist around your Christmas tree. Or drape it along your mantle, up the stairs, or on any other surface that needs a little holiday cheer!
Materials To Crochet a Garland
All you need is:
One skein of chunky white yarn (I used Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in White)
One skein of worsted weight red yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft Yarn in Autumn Red)
A size K/6.5mm crochet hook (I used Crochet Hook-Size K/6.5mm)
How to Make a Peppermint Twist Crochet Garland
- Combine the yarn: Hold the red and white yarn together as if they were one strand.
- Start with a slip knot: Create a slip knot and place it on your hook.
- Chain away: Using the combined yarn, chain until your white yarn runs out (you may have extra red) or until you reach your desired length.
- Finish off: Cut the red yarn and pull both strands through the final stitch to secure.
- Trim the ends (optional): Leave the ends loose for a rustic look or trim them for a polished finish.
That’s it! Your crochet peppermint garland is ready to display. Easy as pie!
Creative Ways to Use Your Crochet Garland
Now drape your peppermint twist crochet garland around the Christmas tree, down the banister, or weave it into a pine wreath. What a fun handmade Christmas project. Now don’t you feel crafty?
More Holiday Craft Ideas
Love DIY Christmas and holiday projects? Find more handmade holiday craft ideas at my Holiday Pattern Roundup Post.
Wishing you the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of Holidays!
