It’s my favorite time of year – the time of year when I get to take out all of my favorite crochet Christmas decorations! I also love crocheting even more decorations and making them for all of my friends and family, of course.

This peppermint garland has been one of my favorite crochet decorations for years and will continue to have a special place over my fireplace mantle for years to come.

The best part about this project is that is is really quick to make so you can make it in different colors and make them as gifts. I hope you enjoy crocheting it! The finished size depends on how many peppermints you make. You can make it as long or as short as you like! Each chain and peppermint segment is 8 inches and then there is the 8 inch chain at the end. So calculate how long you want it then plan accordingly. You can calculate it like this: (number of peppermints x 8) + 8 = length of garland.

You can watch the video crochet along here (or scroll down for the pattern!):

For this pattern you will need:

size 4 medium weight yarn in 3 colors

size I / 9 / 5.5 mm crochet hook

scissors

yarn needle

Crochet Peppermint Pattern:  

*Special stitches

Color change dc / ccdc : Using the current color, yo, insert hook in the st, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo with new color, draw through last 2 lps of st to complete the dc with the new color. (The loop on the hook will be the top of the next stitch!)

How to make the peppermints:

Round 1:  Make a magic circle, chain 3 (counts as first dc), in magic circle make 11 dc.  Pull magic circle closed. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 2:  Chain 3 (counts as a dc) In the same stitch, make a ccdc (see special stitches) using the other yarn color of your choice.  You should now have your second color on your hook and 2 dc completed in the first dc.  In the next stitch, *dc and ccdc.  Repeat from * with a dc and a ccdc in each stitch.  At the end, you should have 24 dc alternating in colors by two all the way around.  Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Finish off and weave in the ends. Make as many peppermints as you like, depending on how long you want your garland to be. (I made 7 peppermints and the garland is 63 inches long. Each additional peppermint will add 8 inches of chain to your garland.)

Joining the peppermints to make garland:

Using the color you want for the garland chain, *Chain 30. Pick up a peppermint and slip stitch through the top of one of the dc to attach to the chain. Repeat from * until all peppermints are connected. Chain 30. Finish off!

Thanks for joining me!  I hope you have fun making cute little crochet peppermints and making them into a festive garland to decorate your home for the holidays!

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