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4th Of July Crochet Bunting Pattern
By Crochet Contributor Sara. Follow Sara on her blog, Sunflower Crochet Cottage.
With the 4th of July coming up on us quick, I wanted one more good crochet pattern to add to the list.
This garland works up quick and is easy to do. Plus it requires very little yarn to make!
For this crochet pattern, we used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in white, cherry red, and royal blue. About half of a skein of each color (maybe a little more of the white).
GRAB YOUR HOOK AND LET’S GET GOING!
MATERIALS:
- #4 worsted weight yarn, 1 skein each of Red, White, and of course, Blue (make sure to get at least 300+ yards in each skein). We used Red Heart Super Saver in white, cherry red, and royal blue.
- Size H-5mm hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE:
8 DC rows and 18 DCs = 6”x 6” Square
PATTERN NOTES:
Chain 3 at the beginning does count as a dc.
Be sure to check the special stitches section for video tutorials.
I recommend blocking each of your pieces so that they are the correct shapes and therefore aren’t curling on you.
You can make as many or as few of each part of the bunting as you wish, to customize the length. Pattern is written for a fairly long bunting.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch—Chain
St(s)—Stitch(es)
Dc—Double crochet
XS—Cross Stitch
Sp(s)—Space(s)
Rep—Repeat
to–Repeat the instructions written between the two *
Tc—Turning chain
HDC—Half-double crochet
YO—yarn over
FO—fasten off
SPECIAL STITCHES
Cross Stitch—Skip next stitch, work a DC in next, work another DC in the skipped stitch going behind the DC just made. Video here.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS: SWAG
(make 2) Starting with Red:
Row 1: Ch4, 7dc in 4th ch from hook. (8 dc)
Row 2: Ch3, turn, dc in same as turning ch, 2dc in each st being sure to put 2dc in turning chain.
For Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc in same as tc, dc in next st, *2dc in next st, dc in next st*, rep from *to*to end, placing 1dc in tc from previous row.
Row 4: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 2 sts, *2dc, dc in next 2 sts*, rep *to*, ending with 1dc in tc from previous row. Change to white.
Row 5: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
Row 6: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts rep to ending with 1dc in tc.
YOU’RE DOING GREAT!
Row 7: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
Row 8: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc. Change to Blue.
For Row 9: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
Row 10: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
Next, Row 11: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
And Row 12: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in next 10 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts rep to, ending with 1dc in tc.
FO, weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS: PENNANT
Make 1 of each red, white, and blue.
Row 1: Ch4, dc in 4th ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch3, turn, dc in same, 2dc in tc.
For Row 3: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st over next 2 sts (see special sts), 2dc in tc.
Row 4: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 5: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Next, Row 6: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 7: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
KEEP GOING…
Row 8: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in ea st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
For Row 9: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 10: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 11: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
For Row 12: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 13: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
Row 14: Ch3, turn, dc in same, dc in across to last st, 2dc in tc.
And Row 15: Ch3, turn, dc in same, X st across to last st, 2dc in tc.
BORDER:
Ch1, turn your work so that you are working down the side, next, evenly sc around entire triangle, then ss to first sc. FO, weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS: STAR
With white, make 2
Rnd 1: MR, ch3, 2dc, ch2, [3dc, ch2] until you have 5 3dc, ch2 sections, ss to top of ch3.
**FROM HERE, YOU’RE MAKING THE POINTS OF THE STAR IN STEPS, THEREFORE, EACH POINT IS THEN JOINED TO THE PREVIOUS ROUND AS FOLLOWS:
Step 1: Ch6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next 2 chs, ss to next ch2 sp.
Steps 2-5: repeat step 1. SS to final ch2 sp and ch 21. FO, weave in ends
ASSEMBLY:
Here we will create a long chain, thus connecting the swags, pennants, and stars to the chain, finally, being sure to leave a long enough chain on both ends for fastening to where you plan to hang your finished piece.
WITH WHITE:
- Ch25, pick up the blue pennant and sc along the top of that (this connects it to the chain).
- Ch10, grab a star and sc into the top of the chain from the star.
- Ch10, grab a swag, sc evenly along the top of the swag.
- Ch10, grab the white pennant, sc along the top.
ALMOST THERE….
- Ch10, grab a swag and sc evenly across the top.
- Ch10, grab a star and sc into the top of the chain from the star.
- Ch10, grab the red pennant and sc across the top.
- Ch26, FO, weave in ends. (the extra ch at the end is for fastening off thus ending up with 25 chains still).
Weave in ends.
YOU’RE ALL DONE! NOW HANG IT UP FOR ALL TO SEE!
We hope that you enjoy this crochet pattern as much as we do! 4th of July will now be extra festive at your house!
X’s Can and Glass Bottle Crochet Cozy
By Crochet Contributor Sara. Follow Sara on her blog, Sunflower Crochet Cottage.
My latest design is a crochet can and glass bottle cozy that can be made up in any color combination or just solids! Enjoy this pattern just in time for the 4th of July celebrations here in America! I plan on making several of these for friends and family to use when they come over.
Festive Fourth of July Card
By Card Making and Paper Crafts Contributor Heidi. Follow Heidi on Instagram @bluescallopcreations.
This time of year brings lots of cookouts and fun activities at friends’ and families’ homes—especially for the 4th of July. It’s always nice to bring a dish or small gift for the host, so why not include a fun little note as well? I found a great way to use the Sizzix Scribbles & Splat die cut set just for this purpose.
I thought a shaker card would be fun, but I didn’t have any type of firecracker die to use as an opening. Cut to me flipping through my dies and I came across this die set. Great for backgrounds, but why not try the “splat” for my fireworks I thought?
I took a panel of white cardstock and die cut 2 of the “splats” onto it at a diagonal.
To create my shaker, I adhered some clear cardstock over the back of the panel and added foam tape around the edges making sure the corners touched.
Before covering my blue notecard with the shaker window, I adhered some white cardstock to the front and poured some multicolored seed beads onto it. Be sure to add a lot, because you want to be able to see them (they roll around a lot). I chose the beads because they make a fun sound that kind of mimics the sound of fireworks.
To finish off the card, I added sentiments and stars using some 4thof July themed stickers from Sticko.
Here’s another version where I covered the small holes with silver Stickles glitter glue. You could try other colors too to see what works.
Thanks for joining me today. I hope your summer is getting off to a great start!
Shooting Star Hair-Clips
By General Crafts Contributor Michelle
Create a pretty star spangled hair-clip for the little ladies in your life with this easy project.
Patriotic Party Decor
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Independence Day is only a couple of days away, and people planning their own 4th of July Bash are probably looking for a few ideas to decorate for the big day. To me, Independence Day is an opportunity to get together with friends and family outdoors. It’s a celebration of summer too! Here are some great ideas to decorate your yard with patriotic craftiness!
This is a super inexpensive way to add some red, white, and blue to your yard. This patriotic bunting is fun and festive and easy to create with materials you already own.
Freedom Popsicle Charms
By General Crafts Contributor Amy from the Etsy Shop DangerousRainboCraft.
Freedom pops have always been one of my favorite summer treats. I decided try my hand at making some miniatures of them. As you all know I love to eat my food and wear it too. These were real fun to make and I hope you have fun making some for yourself.
