American Flag Blanket Crochet Pattern
A couple years ago my sister asked me to make her an American Flag blanket. Needless to say, I put it off. I knew if I was going to do it I wanted to do it correctly and I knew the patterns out there weren’t what I was looking for. I like to be very literal in my design interpretations. (Ex: My Frog Pond Afghan has rippling water, 3-D water lilies, as well as lily pads, as well as my Red-Eyed Tree Frog hat has the 3-D eyes as well as suction cups pads.)
American Flag Blanket Pattern
Once I set my mind to making it, I decided I wanted it to be as close to a true American Flag as possible. I wanted 5 sided stars, not the 6 sided design that is out there. I also wanted a solid fabric, so I knew I couldn’t use typical crochet stitches that leave space between them. I found schematic measurements and spent days weeks doing the math to make sure everything was perfect. The result . . . . .
- The star field is proportionately correct to the stripes.
- Stars are worked directly into the pattern so there is no need to sew on 50 stars (or 100 to make it double sided). This will be double sided when complete.
- Stripes look like a solid fabric. There are no holes between stitches, and you won’t have to use single crochet.
- The finished project will be slightly bigger than a throw; closer to a full size bed afghan.
If you’d like to watch this LIVE video I did on Facebook you can see the afghan details up close.
Star Field
MATERIALS
Finished Size: 44” x 69” (approx. size is throw/full size)
Yarn: #4 worsted weight – 2 oz./260 yds
Sample used: I Love This Yarn! in Red, White, and Royal
Crochet Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)
Notions: Yarn Needle
For a full list of abbreviations, please see my List of Abbreviations.
Notes:
- Stars/star field is made first. Stripes are made and added after star field is assembled.
- When you purchase the pattern, links to video tutorials are provided for additional help.
I am so happy with the end result! The flag afghan came out way better than my expectations! I aim to write every pattern so that even a beginner is comfortable tackling a project, so I hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the instructions. And, there are now video tutorials to help with the star field.
You can purchase the pattern in my shops below:
RAVELRY
ETSY
LOVECRAFTS
Happy Crocheting!
Oh My Gosh! It’s Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Congratulations on your Best in Show win! I’ll be making this as soon as it gets a little cooler. It’s for my middle son, a veteran, he picked out the pattern and the yarn.
Thank you so much! Please tell your son that I said thank you for his service. <3
Oh my gosh, I love it! Pinned ♥
Thank you!
Hi. I’m just starting this pattern and it says to use a crochet hook I/9 (6mm). My I hook is 5.5mm and the J hook is 6mm. Which one should i use? Thank you.
It’s an I 5.5 hook. Sorry about that.
OMG thank you so much!! I have been looking for a pattern with the stars crocheted in!!
Glad you found me!
I like the use of dlc but the instructions for the star are very confusing. There appears to be typo in round 3 of the star square. Please check
Hi Betty,
Please send me an email so I can try and help you with that round.
Hi Betty,
If you still need help with the star square I have a tutorial available.
I just ordered this pattern. My youngest is scheduled to be deployed in a few months. When his unit, an Air National Guard, first started talking about their deployments, about 9 months ago, he asked me to make him a flag afghan. I have been searching for a pattern like this, you have made my day. Thank you, thank you.
This made my day! Thank you. And thank your son for his service to this country. I’ve just done a video for the star, so if you need help just let me know.
I purchased and downloaded this pattern. I am having trouble with the star…could you please share the tutorial.
Thanks….Sonya
Hi Sonya,
I just sent you an email.
I want to buy the pattern for the flag but I want to make a horizantel table runner do you have a pattern for that
No, I don’t have anything like that. Sorry.
Hi I’m Tammy and wanted to know if you give the video on the whole chrochet oattern if I l bought yr pattern due to do better watching videos????
Hi Tammy, I have 2 videos. The first is how to work the stars and the second video shows how to add the blue around them to make the star field. I don’t currently have a video for the stripes.
Kristine,
I purchased your pattern and I too am having trouble with the stars.
Where an I look at you 2 videos? i am not a member of Pinterest.
Thank you
Deborah,
I will email you the links to the videos now.
Kristine
I am thinking about doing this – could I get your tutorials?
I do have 2 tutorials for anyone that purchases the pattern.
I have purchased this pattern but I don’t have any links to the tutorial such as the stars
Can you tell me which shop you purchased the pattern from? The tutorials are only available with the purchase of the pattern so I just need to verify and I couldn’t find it with a quick search. Thanks for your understanding.
I also am in desperate need of your star tutorial for the American flag. I purchased this pattern 3 years ago. The stripes are gorgeous but I have procrastinated on the stars. I purchased fromm ambassador crochet on Etsy, 12/18/18.
Kelly, can you email me directly so I can get you those links (they’re private and only available to those that have purchased the pattern). My email is ambassadorcrochet [@] gmail . com
Hi, thank you for your pattern, it’s beautiful and it’s moving for me thank you for the videos, i am a visual learner and this was a huge help. I have a question. When whip stitching the stars and triangles together, do you recommend doing as many as you can with the same piece of yarn, or do you recommend just doing a couple at a time?
I try to do them in strips with the same piece (less ends to tie in).
Hello Kristine I recently purchased your beautiful flag tutorial from etsy and am having some difficulty with the stars. I started with the short stripes and I’m stumped. Could you please send me the 2 tutorials for the stars. Thank you so much.
Hi Kristin,
I sent you an email with the links. Please let me know if you didn’t receive it.
Kristine
Hi Kristine, Ardis here, I couldn’t find/ get how to attach stars to blue. I am making this for my Granddaughter: having a not so great time lol not sure about website?
The stars are made and then the blue is crocheted around them so you don’t have to sew any of them on.