Alan got a school assignment, because his teacher wanted some help decorating the classroom. Each kid was asked to create a holiday candy cane, and help by the parents was allowed. After hearing about the assignment my creativity got a boost. My idea was simple but I expect it will look pretty good.

Materials

• Wire frame: 1–2 pieces of metal wire for the cane shape
• Filler: Aluminum foil
• Yarn/wool: Red, white, and green
• Tape: Masking or packing tape
• Tools: Scissors; optional pliers for bending wire

Prep the frame (5–10 min)

• Shape: Bend the wire into a long “J” for the candy cane.
• Secure ends: Fold or curl the wire tips inward and tape over them. Dont leave any sharp points.
• Test sturdiness: Gently wiggle the cane. If it flops, add a second wire along the stem.

Add volume (5–10 min)

• Stuff: Wrap foil around the frame to make it thicker.
• Kid job: Hold and squish the filler to shape the curve.
• Tape wrap: Lightly tape the filler so it stays in place. Don’t over-tape; yarn will cover it.

Wrap with yarn (15–25 min)

• Anchor start: Tie or tape the end of the red yarn at the base.
• Spiral wrap: Wind the yarn around the cane in a spiral, keeping wraps close.
• Stripe pattern: After a red section, switch to white, then green.
• Cover gaps: If you see filler, add a few extra wraps over that spot.
• Finish end: Tuck the final yarn end under a nearby wrap and add a tiny piece of tape at the back.