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Crochet an American Flag Afghan or an American Flag Fridgie


by Kathy Wilson of Grandmas Hookery

Here's a free crochet pattern to make a great heirloom afghan for American patriots.

We also include free bonus instructions to make an American flag fridgie.
  • 3 (8 oz) Red Heart Super Saver no. 319 Cherry Red
  • 2 (8 oz) Red Heart Super Saver no. 387 Soft Navy
  • 3 (80z) Red Heart Super Saver no. 311 White
  • Size J hook
  • Tapestry needle
    -- Flag size approx. 65" long x 46" wide

    American Flag Afghan


    Free Crochet Instructions:

    With Cherry Red ; ch 200 loosely

    Row 1 (right side) DC in 4th ch from hook,
    dc in each ch across to end- 196 dc
    Row 2 ch 3 turn, (1st dc now and throughout) -
    Dc in each dc across to end
    Row 3-7 Repeat Row 2 (the seven rows should measure approx. 3 - 3 1/2 inches wide)

    change to White

    Row 8 ch 3, turn dc in each dc across to end.
    Row 9 ch 3, turn dc in each dc across to end.
    Row 10-14 Repeat Row 9

    change to Cherry Red

    Row 15 ch 3, turn dc in each row across to end.
    Rows 16-21 repeat Row 15

    change to White

    Rows 22-28 Repeat Rows 8-14

    change to Cherry Red

    Rows 29-35 Repeat Rows 15-21

    change to White

    Rows 36-42 Repeat Rows 8-14

    change to Cherry Red

    Row 43 ch 3 turn, dc in each dc until 118 dc of red are done
    change to Soft Navy, dc in each (white) dc across to end, 78 dc

    Row 44 ch 3 turn, dc in each dc to first dc of Soft Navy, change to Cherry Red, dc in each dc to end.

    Rows 45 ch 3, dc in each dc (118dc) to beginning of
    Soft Navy, change color dc (78dc) to end.

    Rows 46-49 Repeat pattern of Cherry Red and Soft Navy.

    Should end in color Soft Navy.

    Row 50 ch 3 turn, dc (Soft Navy) change to White - dc in each dc across to end.

    Row 51 ch 3 turn, dc in each dc across to Soft Navy
    change color dc across to end.

    Rows 52-56 Repeat Rows 50-51.

    Row 57 ch 3 turn, dc in each dc across to starting of Soft Navy change color to Soft Navy, dc across to end.

    Row 58 ch 3 turn, dc in each dc across to end of Soft Navy. Change to Cherry Red dc across to end.

    Rows 59-63 Repeat Rows 57-58.
    Rows 64-78 Repeat Rows 50-56.
    Rows 71-77 Repeat Rows 59-63.
    Rows 78-84 Repeat Rows 64-78.
    Rows 85-91 Repeat Rows 71-77.

    Finish off. Weave all ends.

    All stripes should be 7 rows and equal to approx. 3 to 3 1/2 inches wide. I hope these instructions are clear, but after you get going you should be able to see how the pattern goes.

    Pattern for star follows below.

    Materials Needed for Stars:

    no. 311 White Yarn
    Size G hook or smaller

    Stars: Make 50: with white ch 4 , join with sl st

    ch 1, 15 sc in ring, join with sl st.

    *Ch6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next chhdc in next ch,dc in next ch.tr in next st, sk 2 sc, sl st in next sc. repeat from * around-5 points, join with sl st and fasten off, leaving about a 12 inch length to sew the star on.

    sew stars on blue
    6 in a row for 5 rows and 5 in a row for 4 rows
    between them.

    I made 18 stars; 4 in first row, centered 3 in next row and so on,
    you can do all 50 using smaller hook.

    This picture has only a few stars, use smaller hook and fifty stars will fit on blue section nicely.

    FLAG FRIDGIE
    (No picture available)


    Row 1: With red ch 12, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, drop red;

    with white ch 1, turn: 11 sc. Note: Carry color not being used across row.

    Row 2: Sc in each sc across, drop white; with red ch1, turn.

    Row 3: Sc in each sc across, drop red; with white ch 1, turn.

    Row 4: Sc in each sc across, drop white; with red ch1, turn.

    Row 5: Sc in first 6 sc, drop red; with blue sc in last 5 sc (do not carry red or white across blue); ch 1, turn.

    Row 6: Sc in first 5 sc, drop blue; with white sc in last 6 sc,
    drop white; with red ch 1, turn.

    Row 7: Sc in first 6 sc; cut red and white, with blue
    (working over ends) sc in last 5 sc; finish off.

    Add french knots or small white pom-poms for stars.

    Attach pipe cleaner for flag pole.

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  • 1-10 of 36 Comments
    DeeDee – NY
    Jun 27, 2010 - 20:40

    I have made a similar flag but lost the pattern, and havent been able to tack on the stars. thank you for this! now i can finish!

    maria – va.
    Jun 15, 2010 - 05:43

    Thanks,

    been looking a long time for the pattern.will make it for my grandson, he is graduating this weekend.

    maria.

    MARY ANNE KOONTZ – Ca
    Apr 23, 2010 - 12:23

    I am a beginner and I do not understand the instructions for the stars in the American Flag pattern. Can someone help me? I have taken the instructions to experianced ladies and they too, are having a problem all say they need a picture to follow. What does chdc or sk mean?

    Reply to MARY ANNE KOONTZ
    Jessi
    May 01, 2010 - 23:17

    chdc means crossed half double crochet i do believe.. if you do a google search for chdc crochet you should be able to find some clear instructions. and sk means to skip. so you skip that stich (or any number of stitches it says to sk) hope this helps somewhat! :)

    Reply to MARY ANNE KOONTZ
    Glenna – Cape Coral FL
    May 02, 2010 - 14:46

    ch 1, 15 sc in ring, join with sl st.

    *Ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, (half double) hdc in next ch,dc in next ch.tr in next st, sk (skip 2 sc on the 15 you made) 2 sc, sl st in next sc. repeat from * around-5 points, join with sl st and fasten off, leaving about a 12 inch length to sew the star on.

    Reply to MARY ANNE KOONTZ
    Jackie – home
    Aug 07, 2010 - 14:27

    Stars: Make 50: with white ch 4 , join with sl st

    ch 1, 15 sc in ring, join with sl st.

    *Ch6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next chhdc in next ch,dc in next ch.tr in next st, sk 2 sc, sl st in next sc. repeat from * around-5 points, join with sl st and fasten off, leaving about a 12 inch length to sew the star on.

    *Ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tc in next st, skip 2 sc, sl in next sc. repeat from *

    the rest seemed simple to me. but if you need more help im glad to do it. also i have another (but very simular) star pattern

    Mae – Gothenburg Nebraska
    Mar 30, 2010 - 18:23

    thank you for your help in getting started on the flag afagan I first seen it on the rapping of yarn and my son wants one. I have the afagan done but am debating on what to do about the stars? It is 7ft long and 5ft wide

    Sonja Hoskins – Fostoria, Ohio
    Mar 17, 2010 - 23:28

    Love the pattern. Want to make it for my so who was in the Army & Air Force, for 25 years including reserves. He will be so surprised, as he always flys the flag. Thank you so much for making it possible to get the pattern.

    MARY ANN – W BABYLON N.Y.
    Mar 15, 2010 - 10:41

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PATTERN I HOPE I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT. MY GRANDSON ASKED ME TO MAKE HIM ONE FOR HIS ROOM BE CAUSE IT REMINDS HIM OF HIS PEEPS (GRANDFATHER WHO WE RECENTLY LOST). ILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT
    THANKS AGAIN

    MARY ANN

    donna – lakecity,fl32024
    Mar 08, 2010 - 08:08

    can i email this to my mother? she has a grandson in the airforce. Thank you donna

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