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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
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    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 21 Comments
    Kristin – Minnesota
    Dec 31, 2009 - 18:54

    Thank you so much for the star pattern! This star pattern looks so much better than the other small star patterns I've been finding. I did a chain 5 and removed the tr, just to make it smaller, and it seems to work great that way as well. Again, thank you so much! :)

    Natasja – Lubbock TX
    Nov 20, 2009 - 13:37

    I used felt to make the stars and sewed them on ... it was much easier than the pattern for crocheting them and gave it a neat texture difference.

    Ann – Massachusetts
    Jun 22, 2009 - 15:09

    I just finished this project. It was donated for a Relay for Life raffle that is held annually in Marshfield, MA The stars were somewhat difficult, but after making 50, we've got it mastered!

    Michelle – Forney, Texas
    Jun 15, 2009 - 22:37

    I finished the entire afghan and am trying to create the stars. I am having alot of difficulty doing it. Can you please send me easier steps on how to make them? Or perhaps a video. I have tried to pull up other information but can't find the same stars.

    Thank you,

    Michelle

    Reply to Michelle
    Jane – Editor at All Free Crafts
    Jun 17, 2009 - 00:35

    Hi, Michelle,
    I haven't made the pattern myself, but I think some members of Ravelry have followed the pattern. You might check out that site, and see if they can help you.

    Paula B. – Indiana
    Jun 14, 2009 - 20:45

    I am about to reach the sixth row of colors for the Flag Afaghan and not really sure how to understand the next steps on adding the soft navy. Thank you

    millie – w,va
    May 24, 2009 - 21:01

    I have been looking for a smaller us flag pattern so once i have croched it I will be able to hang it on our wall. I would so much apprecate it. Thank you millie. In the mean while, I will start to work on this beautiful flag afgan.

    wanda – kentucky
    May 17, 2009 - 10:52

    i am working on the flag now, but im wondering how to put the edging on it when i get it finished. thank you

    Joy – Barling, Ar.
    May 14, 2009 - 17:09

    I just printed off the pattern. I have been looking for this, Thank so very much. I also had no problems printing it. I plan to get started on it right away.

    helga weis – algonquin ilinois
    Apr 28, 2009 - 13:47

    do you have any other star crochet patterns this pattern seems not to work right or do you have simpler directions
    i have been crocheting for years and ever found a problem with a pattern such as this helga weis

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