Learn how to crochet a flag in this free pattern with full photo tutorial. Wave your handmade USA Crochet Flag for the patriotic holiday. These little flags are fun to make and great for kids.
My kids have been clamoring for these crochet flags so I’ve been frantically trying to finish them for the Fourth. I’m especially excited for my littlest to have flags to wave around, as they’re too young for sparklers this 4th of July.
They were super quick and easy. I love how the variegated blue yarn turned out in the blue square. It has just enough white to represent the stars. These crochet flags are fun for littles to wave around, and they look great as decor too.
Such an easy, fast little project. Which is perfect, if I’m going to hand them over to my kids.
If you’re looking for more fun patriotic themed makes, you might like these July 4th Start Flower Coasters from Jo’s Crafty Hook.
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Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (4) in red, white and blue.
- I used what I had in my stash: Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White, & Cherry Red, Blue Variegated
- Dowels-1/4″ wide, 12″ long
- 5.5mm (I) crochet hook
- Optional-buttons, or wood beads to glue on to the ends of dowel to keep the flag from sliding off.
Notes
To get this flag started I used Foundation Single Crochet, there is a quick photo tutorial below, if this is a new technique for you. Or get the full photo tutorial with video tutorial here Foundation Single Crochet.
Be sure to carry your red and white yarns, crocheting over them as you go. Then you can pick them back up when you’re ready for the next row in that color. You can just drop the blue yarn (no need to carry it) and pick it back up. This just leaves a beginning tail and ending tail to weave in.
The flag will curl at the edges after it’s worked. I felt it was a little too much (even for a flag) so I blocked it overnight. Instructions for blocking are included in the tutorial.
Gauge
1″ x 1″ = 4 sc x 4 rows of sc
Finished Size
= 6″ X 3.5-3.75
Stiches/Abbreviations
sk-skip the indicated stitch
ch sp-chain space
st(s)-stitch(es)
rep-repeat
ch(s)-chain(s)
Fsc-foundationd single crochet To get this flag started I used fsc there is a quick photo tutorial below.
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Time needed: 30 minutes.
Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial
- Slip Knot
Start with a slip knot on your hook
- Chain 2
- Insert hook into the 2nd ch from your hook.
- Yo and pull up a loop
- Yo and pull through 1 loop,
- Yo and pull through 2 loops.
- 2nd FSC
Insert hook back into previous fsc,
- Yo, pull up a loop
- Pull through 1 loop,
- Yo and pull through 2 loops.
- Repeat
Rep Steps 7-10 for the number of fsc needed.
Crochet Flag Pattern:
Row 1. In blue, fsc 8, on the last st change to red, in red with 12 fsc, on last st change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 2. In white, ch 1, in same st sc, and in next 11 sts, carry red with you (crochet over it) to pick up on next row, drop red and white yarn, change to blue on st 12, sc 8, turn. (20 sts)
Row 3. Ch 1, sc 8 blue, change to red, sc 12, change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 4. Ch 1, sc 12 white, change to blue, sc 8 blue, turn. (20 sts)
Row 5. Ch 1, sc 8, change to red, sc 12, change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 6. Ch 1, sc 12, change to blue, sc 8, turn. (20 sts)
Row 7. Ch 1 , sc 8, change to red, sc 12, change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 8. Ch 1 , sc 20, change to red, turn. (20 sts)
Row 9. Ch 1 , sc 20, change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 10. Ch 1 , sc 20, change to red, turn. (20 sts)
Row 11. Ch 1 , sc 20, change to white, turn. (20 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1 , sc 20, change to red, turn. (20 sts)
RowRow 13: Ch 1 , sc 20.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Block
Pin onto foam in desired shape. Spray lightly with water and allow to dry overnight.
Attach to Dowel
Start with a slip knot on your hook, sl st around the dowel.
Insert hook into top corneInsert hook into top corner of your flag, sc over dowel, joining flag to it.
Continue to sc down the dowel, keeping one st per row.
Cut yarn and weave in end.
I’d love to see your #crochetusflag tag me @christacodesign on Instagram if you post a pic. Or share it to my Facebook Group, I love to see your work!
