Crochet American flag applique pattern

This crochet American flag applique pattern is a beginner-friendly project that works up with simple stitches and creates a sweet patriotic accent for accessories, gifts, and home décor. It’s a quick applique pattern with classic stars and stripes, perfect for summer holidays and handmade USA-themed projects.

Ways to use this crochet flag applique

This crochet flag applique is small, lightweight, and easy to add to all kinds of patriotic projects. Here are a few fun ways to use it:

• Sew it onto tote bags, hats, or jackets
• Add it to blankets, pillows, or wall hangings
• Use it for Fourth of July or Memorial Day décor
• Attach it to gift bags or party decorations
• Add it to handmade accessories or summer crochet projects

Crochet American flag applique pattern details

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

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses simple stitches and straightforward color changes, making it a great project for beginners.

Materials needed

• Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm) — for the flag
• Crochet hook size G-6 (4 mm) — for the flags border
• Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In red, white, and blue
• Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
• Scissors — To cut your yarn.

Finished size

The flag measures about 4 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall (10 x 9 cm).

Gauge

9 stitches and 7 rows = 2 inches (5 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

• hdc = half double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• chs = chains
• rem = remaining

Free crochet American flag applique pattern instructions

Red- Row 1: ch 19, hdc in third ch from the hook and in each rem chain, turn (17 stitches)
White – Row 2: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (17 stitches)
Red – Row 3: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (17 stitches)
White – Row 4: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (17 stitches)
Red – Row 5: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (17 stitches)
White – Row 6: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (17 stitches)

Blue Row 7:  ch 2, hdc in 7 stitches, switch to red and hdc in the remaining 10 stitches (17 stitches)
White – Row 8: ch 2, hdc in 10 stitches, switch to blue and hdc in the remaining 7 stitches (17 stitches)
Blue – Row 9: ch 2, hdc in 7 stitches, switch to red and hdc in the remaining 10 stitches (17 stitches)
White – Row 10: ch 2, hdc in 10 stitches, switch to blue and hdc in the remaining 7 stitches (17 stitches)
Blue – Row 11: ch 2, hdc in 7 stitches, switch to red and hdc in the remaining 10 stitches (17 stitches)

Adding a border

Use white yarn and a G (4 mm) crochet hook. Join yarn, chain 1, and work single crochet evenly around the entire flag. In each corner, work sc, ch 2, sc.

Adding the stars

Use white yarn and a yarn needle to stitch stars onto the applique. Another fun option is to use white puff paint.

Finishing

Weave in all of your ends using a yarn needle.

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— Melissa