C2C crochet American flag pattern free

This mini C2C crochet flag pattern is a fun little project for patriotic makes! It works up into a cute 5 inch square that is perfect for July 4th, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any red, white, and blue crochet project.

C2C crochet American flag pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginners. This mini American flag square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.

Materials needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, red, and navy.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished American flag square measures 5 x 5 inches (13 x 13 cm).

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The panel is made in the C2C technique. You make “blocks” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each block is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new block.
You can follow the graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many blocks to make of each color and in what order.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Square graphic for a mini American flag square C2C crochet pattern featuring a red, white, and blue crochet flag with callouts for free pattern, patriotic projects, and 5 x 5 inches.

C2C crochet American flag pattern instructions

Crochet the flag square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the flag square picture graph.

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: red x 1 (1 block)
↗ Row 2: red x 1, white x 1 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 3: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 4: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 5: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 6: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 7: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 8: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 9: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (9 blocks)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 11: red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, blue x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 12: white x 1, red x 1, blue x 2, white x 1, red x 1 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 13: red x 1, blue x 3, red x 1 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 14: blue x 4 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 15: blue x 3 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 16: blue x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 17: blue x 1 (1 block)

Adding a border

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Adding the stars

After you finish your mini flag square, add the stars to the blue section. I used white yarn and a yarn needle to stitch small star shapes.

You can also use white embroidery floss, puff paint, fabric paint, felt stars, or small buttons. If the project is for a baby or young child, skip buttons or anything that could come loose.

The stars do not need to be perfect. A few simple white stitches or dots will make the flag design stand out.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free Mini American Flag Square c2c Crochet Pattern

Printable version

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet American Flag Pattern

C2C video tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

More free C2C crochet patterns

You can use this mini panel on its own or combine it with other designs from my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. For help with abbreviations, notes, and repeat symbols, check out my beginner guide on how to read a crochet pattern.

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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa