How to Create a Delightful Candy Corn Man in Crochet

Sweet Crochet Candy Corn Man

Creating a delightful Crochet Candy Corn Man is a fun project that brings a touch of whimsy to your Halloween decorations or toy collection. To give this charming fellow a face full of expression, use simple embroidery techniques for his eyes and a cute smile. Start with black yarn to embroider small knots for eyes and a curved line for a smile. Filling and shaping your candy corn man ensures he sits just right. Opt for polyester fiberfill, making sure to pack it firmly to avoid any lumps and help him maintain his form. Adding a small weight at the base can assist in helping him stand proudly on his own.

For a truly special finish, personalize your Candy Corn Man with accessories like a tiny crochet hat or a bow tie. These little details make each creation unique and add character. By focusing on these easy steps and playful details, anyone can make their own adorable Candy Corn Man to brighten up the festive season.

Head Crochet Candy Corn Man:

Start with a white yarn

1. 5 sc in MR
2. inc*5 (10 st)
3. 10 sc
4. (1 sc, inc)*5 (15 st)
5. 15 sc
Change color to orange
6. (2 sc, inc)*5 (20 st)
7. 20 sc
8. (3 sc, inc)*5 (25 st)
9. 25 sc
Change color to yellow
10. (4 sc, inc)*5 (30 st)
11. 30 sc
12. 30 sc
13. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24 st)
Place the safety eyes between rows 10 and 11 with 6
sc between them.
I used 6 mm safety eyes.
14. Back loops only – (2 sc, dec)*6 (18 st)
15. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12 st)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Body:

Use yellow yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc*6 (12 st)
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 (18 st)
4. Back loops only – 18 sc
5. 18 sc
6. 18 sc
7. 18 sc
8. 18 sc
9. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12 st)
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for
sewing.

Arms: (make 2)
Use yellow yarn
Cast on 5 ch. From the second ch from the hook
crochet – 4 sI st.
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for
sewing.
Legs: (make 2)
Use yellow yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 sc
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for
sewing.

Assembly:

Embroider a small smile with a thin black thread.
Sew the head to the body. arms to the body between rows 8 and 9.
Sew the legs to the body, so that they give some support and your toy can sit on its own.