Crochet Pattern: American Flag
By Emilee Gettle – 1 Comment| I’m sure some of you are firing up the grill, buying corn on the cob at the farmer’s market and stocking up on your secret BBQ sauce. Perhaps you’re thumping away at the watermelons in the garden looking for a perfectly ripe melon to wow your 4th of July guests. While you prepare for all the festivities take a little time to remember that our freedom came at a cost. Brave men and women have carried our flag into battle for our freedom. This week, make a few of these flag pins to share with those who have served in the military, as well as your family and friends. |  |
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Finished Size: 1″ (3 cm) long, 3/4″ (2 cm) wide
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Materials: Red Fingering Yarn (approximately 1 yards) White Fingering Yarn (approximately 1 yard) Blue Fingering Yarn (approximately 1/2 yard) Crochet Hook 7 (1.50 mm) Yarn Needle Sewing Thread Sewing Needle Pin Back |
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Gauge:
3 sc stitches = 1/2″ (1 cm)
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Crochet Pattern: American Flag
Field of Blue
Row 1: with blue, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across: 4 sc
Row 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 4 sc
Finish off.
Red & White Stripes
Row 1: with red, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and in each sc across: 10 sc
Row 2: change to white, ch 1, sc in each sc across: 10 sc
Row 3: change to red, ch 1, sc in each sc across: 10 sc
Row 4: change to white, ch 1, sc in each sc across: 10 sc
Row 5: starting on the far right side of the flag, change to red, ch 1, sc in 6 sc sts across: 6 sc
Row 6: change to white, ch 1, sc in 6 sc sts across: 6 sc
Row 7: sl st to join red, ch 1, sc in 6 sc sts across: 6 sc
Finish off.
Assembly
Using a yarn needle and blue yarn whip stitch the field of blue onto the stripes in the left corner. Next, sew on a pin back.
If you need help, feel free to ask a question and I’ll respond as soon as possible! Have fun and happy crocheting!
Regarding your flag-pin: I would also add a few small “stars” to the blue area by cross-stitching the small stars onto the field of blue (putting a plus + sign and an X together) and finishing off with a small knot at the back, either for each or separately. If you are using a safety pin and gluing or sewing it to the rear, the knots will not be seen in the front by eyes that are looking for them. These would also make good patriotic symbols for a political rally or returning servicemen/women.