Candy Corn Themed Knitting Patterns

I don’t really even like eating candy corn, but I’ve had it on the brain lately since I’ve been working on a really fun project I’ll share with you soon. Candy corn is a great motif for knitting because it’s so graphic, and you can use the shape, the colors or both and everyone knows what you’re trying to express.

Nothing says Halloween quite like the cheerful stripes of candy corn, and if you’re a knitter, this sweet little treat is the perfect inspiration for your seasonal projects. Candy corn knitting patterns are a fun way to bring festive fall vibes into your home, whether you’re making cozy accessories, playful décor, or quick handmade gifts. With their bold orange, yellow, and white stripes, these patterns are instantly recognizable and oh-so nostalgic—perfect for Halloween parties, autumn decorating, or simply adding a touch of whimsy to your knitting basket.

Here’s a collection of great projects inspired by candy corn.

Adorable Candy Corn Men – Perfect for the mantle or tablescape

These candy corn earrings from Zombies, Knitting and Time Well Wasted can be knit in almost no time when you need something cute to wear to a Halloween party or any other time during the fall.

Jane Mack has designed candy corn colored socks and booties and a hat, both of which are available as Ravelry downloads.

Speaking of baby gear, this baby cocoon and coordinating cap from Red Heart would be a perfect first Halloween costume for a new little one.

The candy corn illusion dishcloth by Rhonda K. White is a fun way to play with that technique.

Kristin M. Roach’s candy corn creature would make fun table decor or a little gift for your pumpkin. And these little candy corns from the Purl Bee are so cute I’ll bet you can’t knit just one. For a super-tiny version, check out the ones from Mochimochi Land.

The candy corn mittens from Justine Birmingham are a great addition to a costume if you live somewhere that’s cold come Halloween. (Ravelry download)

Craftown has a fun candy corn kitchen towel to knit, and Sarah Sagaser’s candy corn hat is a classic you can size up or down for the whole family. (Ravelry)

And I have a cute little candy corn goody bag over at About that you can use for a little treat for your kid, or make a bunch for a holiday party.

Looking for more Candy Corn Knitting Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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