American Flag Wreath
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There’s something about the ruffly look of these wreaths that I love and this is the first one I’ve made that uses I Love This Yarn from the Hobby Lobby. I don’t know if you have ever tried it, and I’m not an affiliate for them, I just really love this yarn! The name is so appropriate, isn’t it? It’s amazingly soft even before it has been washed.
For the St. Patrick’s Day Wreath and the Valentine’s Day Wreath I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn so this was a nice change of pace. Both companies have a surprising amount of color choices, which I LOVE!
This American Flag Wreath uses colors that are more country—Cranberry, Navy and Linen. Of course, you are free to use whatever brand of worsted weight yarn you choose as well as whichever colors you prefer. This wreath would look just as amazing in the more traditional red, white and blue colors.
The pattern uses chains, single crochet and double crochet stitches.
That’s it.
The most difficult part is sewing on the wooden stars. I added a more crafty element to this project by buying 3/4″ wooden stars and drilling holes and whitewashing them to create my own “buttons”. But if you would like to skip arts and crafts time, you can always buy real star shaped buttons. The instructions for making the whitewash are below in the Notes section.
So if your interested in showing a little American pride this summer, be sure to whip up one of these easy and inexpensive wreaths for your home or office! They would also make the perfect gift for a veteran in your life.
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American Flag Wreath
Materials Used:
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn – Cranberry 7 oz./199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn – Navy 7 oz./199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn – Linen 7 oz./199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook
- 18” wire wreath frame
- 18 wooden stars (0.75” x 0.15”) or star shaped buttons
- drill with 1/16” drill bit
- sewing needle
- white thread
- white craft paint
- small craft paintbrush
Finished Size Approximately:
19 ½” diameter
Gauge:
Not Important
Special Stitches:
Shell Stitch
5 double crochets in same space
V-Stitch
(Double crochet, chain 1, double crochet) all in same space.
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain
V-st – V-Stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
ch – chain
sp – space
Notes:
- Each color is made in a long strip and then wrapped around the wreath frame. You have the option to sew the pieces together and then wrap or to leave them separate and wrap them individually.
- The stars I used were solid unfinished wooden stars. I whitewashed each star using white craft paint and water in a 2:1 ratio. (2 parts paint, 1 part water) Very little is needed. 1 part = ½ teaspoon and that is still probably too much. No need for a second coat, one coat will do. After painting, I drilled one hole into the center of each star.
- You have the option to use star buttons instead of the wood, if desired, and you wouldn’t need the paint, paintbrush or drill.
- I don’t recommend using this wreath as an outdoor decoration for long periods of time. The yarn may not hold up well to extreme weather conditions, including sun, which could fade the yarn colors.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Instructions:
With Navy
FC: Ch 380
Row 1: In 5th chain from hook, dc (V-st was made); continue to V-st in every ch across to end; ch 1, turn.
Row 2: *Sc in ch-1 sp, shell stitch in next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * across. In last ch-1 sp, sc.
Finish off.
Leave tail for sewing if you are stitching color pieces together. Weave tail in if wrapping strands individually.
With Cranberry
Make 7
FC: Ch 79
Row 1: In 5th chain from hook, dc (V-st was made); continue to V-st in every ch across to end; ch 1, turn.
Row 2: *Sc in ch-1 sp, shell stitch in next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * across. In last ch-1 sp, sc.
Finish off.
Leave tail for sewing if you are stitching color pieces together. Weave tail in if wrapping strands individually.
With Linen
Make 6
FC: Ch 79
Row 1: In 5th chain from hook, dc (V-st was made); continue to V-st in every ch across to end; ch 1, turn.
Row 2: *Sc in ch-1 sp, shell stitch in next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * across. In last ch-1 sp, sc.
Finish off.
Leave tail for sewing if you are stitching color pieces together. Weave tail in if wrapping strands individually.
Finishing
Starting with Navy, begin wrapping loosely and evenly around wreath frame. Make sure that the FC is the part of the strand that is touching the wreath frame so that the shells are facing outward.
Once Navy is finished, begin alternating Cranberry and Linen strands. Start with a Cranberry and end with a Cranberry. Attach the final Cranberry strand to the beginning of the Navy strand with yarn. Slide the strands along the wreath frame to adjust so that the stripes are even width.
Using the sewing needle and thread, stitch the stars on the Navy patch, staggering them as shown in the photo above. I did three rows of six stars.
Whitewashing the wooden stars…
Hang and enjoy your new American Flag Wreath!
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Hello! I’m not sure I understand your question. The blue is one long spiral that is wrapped around the wreath frame. The number of times it wraps around depends on how tightly you wrap it.
Hi Deb! I tried to respond to your Pinterest pin comments, but for some reason, I wasn’t able. So I fixed the issue with my newsletter…you should receive those from now on. Please let me know if you don’t. Also, that fluffier wreath was created by another person using my design. What she said she did differently was she used a 9.5″ wreath frame and Red Heart Super Saver yarn for the brighter colors. She also used her Cricut to create the U.S.A. banner. I hope this helps and thank you so much for your interest in my pattern! Erica
On the Ravelry page there is a second wreath with the brighter red, white and blue. It looks “fluffier” is the pattern the same? Is it just a smaller wreath frame?
Thank you!
How many blue stripes are needed?
That’s fantastic, Carolyn! They are a good bit of work, but so worth it in the end, IMO. Please tell your sailor from me, thank you for his service! It is greatly appreciated! Thanks for commenting!
Just made this wreath and it’s a fair amount of work, but came out so beautifully! Thank you for the lovely pattern! I’ve got it up and ready for my sailor to come home to this weekend!
Okay, so for this pattern, your chains would have to be a multiple of 2. What I did was try to calculate the beginning chains based on my photos and instructions for the larger wreath, so please keep in mind that this has not been tested. I believe you would need a starting chain for your Blue that is 296. You would follow the same instructions for each Row. For your Red and White strips, you would need a foundation chain of 56. Hopefully this would keep the strands from being packed too tightly together. I hope this helps!
I could only find a 14 inch wreath and do t know long to make the pieces are how many of each one
Thanks!!!
You’re so welcome, Sally! I hope you enjoy the pattern! 🙂
You bought the right size wreath frame. You need an 18″. Everything should work out fine. 😀 And you can ask as many questions as you need to. I’m here to help!
One more question – I bought a wire wreath – they didn’t have 17″ so I bought 18″ – should I make the sections longer? If so – how much?
I promise this is the last question!
Thanks!
Thanks Erica!!!
Hi Sally!
You’re welcome! I’m so excited that you’ve chosen to make the American Flag Wreath! As for your question, I’ve never actually heard of a double foundation chain. I’m going to have to Google it, I think. When I say foundation chain, I just mean the starting chain — just a standard chain. Nothing fancy here. LOL! I hope this helps. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Erica
When you say FC – Foundation Chain – is it a single foundation chain or a double foundation chain?
I’ve got all the stuff – just need clarification!
Thanks!!
Aww! You’re welcome! And thank you so much for your kind words! I hope I can keep creating patterns and sharing them with you for a very long time.
Thank you for this beautiful patriotic wreath!!! You always have great patterns, thanks for sharing your talent!!!
Hi Rena!
I’m wondering, did you use a pattern for your American Flag Afghan? I designed one that uses the same yarn brand and colors. It might be my design too! Anyway, thank you in advance for your son-in-law’s service and (one day) for your son. Where would we be without these brave people? I hope you enjoy making the wreath! There’s a lot to be proud of there with your young men, if you don’t mind me saying.
Have a great day!
Erica
I just found this post and will be making this wreath soon. My 13 y/o son has Marine Corp aspirations and my son-in-law will soon be in the Army. I laughed when I saw that you used the same yarn and colors that I’m currently using for an American Flag afghan. I can’t wait to start on this wreath!!!
Hi Dj! Thanks for the comment. I actually buy new frames for each holiday. You definitely could unwrap each holiday and wrap with the new, but I’m a bit too lazy for that! LOL! I prefer just to have them made up and ready to go. I get my frames at Wal-Mart in the craft section. They are actually pretty inexpensive so it’s no big deal to get another. Thanks for checking out my pattern! Have a great holiday! Erica
I love this idea, I have the yarn and frame laying around my crafts room. But, are you removing each holidays “wraps” to re-use the frame or buying new frames as needed?
Thanks
Dj
You’re so welcome, Esther! Happy to help!
Now I get it! The pictures make it real. I was thinking of more of a single wire frame. The multiple wire frame makes all the difference. Thank you so much.
Not a problem. It should be showing the new pictures now. You may need to refresh the page. Please let me know if you have any more issues. Thank you!
Thanks so much. I just can’t figure out how to wrap it around! Mental block, maybe!
I’m going to insert new pictures into the pattern right now. I hope this helps. 🙂
I don’t understand what you mean by “wrap loosely and evenly”. Can you add a picture of this process? What I visualize as wrapping, would not create the nice, even outcome that the photo shows. Please help!