Stars and Stripes Celebration Bunting

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Red, White, and Blue (100% acrylic, 1 skein each)
• 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project. Aim for approximately 4 inches of bunting triangle equals 10 stitches across.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• FO = fasten off

Instructions

Triangle Bunting Pieces

Make 7 triangles: 3 Red, 3 Blue, 1 White

1. With Red yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same ch. (2 dc)
3. Row 2: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st. (4 dc)
4. Row 3: ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first st, 2 dc in next two sts, 2 dc in last st. (6 dc)
5. Continue increasing in this manner until you have 12 dc (about 5 rows for Red and Blue, 7 rows for White).
6. Finish off each triangle and weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Using a long piece of White yarn, join each triangle to form a string of bunting.
2. Leave approximately 12 inches between each triangle for spacing.
3. Once desired length is achieved, fasten off yarn and weave ends.

Finishing Touches

Hang your Stars and Stripes Celebration Bunting across a door frame, patio, or any special area for your July 4th festivities!