To those of us who live in the United States of America, the three colors that make up our flag is the essence of patriotism. When Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag, little did she know the effect it would have on her growing country. And yet it’s hard not to take it all for granted. During these summer patriotic holidays let’s try to keep in mind how blessed we are to be Americans!

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 4 1/2” (11 cm) tall x 5 1/2” (14 cm) wide

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 20 yards of red and white, 12 yards of blue) Crochet Hook I (5.50 mm) Yarn Needle

Gauge:
6 sc = 2″
7 rows = 2″
Gauge Swatch: 2″w x 2″h (5 cm x 5 cm) ch 7.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 6 sc
Row 2 – 7: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 6 sc
Finish off.

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Crochet Pattern: Patriotic Flag
Row 1: with red, ch 19, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 18 sc
Row 2: change to white, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 18 sc
Row 3: change to red, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 18 sc
Row 4 – 8: repeat Rows 2 – 3, ending on Row 2
Row 9: change to red, ch 1, turn, sc in next 10 sc, change to blue, sc in last 8 sc: 18 sc
Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 across: 18 sc
Row 11 – 15: repeat Rows 9 – 10, ending on Row 9
Finish off.

With a small amount of white yarn embroider stars in blue square of flag using the above picture for reference.

I’d love to hear your comments and answer any questions you have!

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