The Star-Spangled Swag Banner: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Patriotic Wall Hanging

Introducing the Star-Spangled Swag Banner

Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning, textured crochet banner that combines classic star motifs with a modern, boho fringe. This unique pattern creates a soft, yarn-based decoration that adds a cozy, handmade touch to your holiday decor. The banner features a vertical rectangle with a ribbed texture, created by alternating single crochet and front post double crochet stitches. The top third is navy blue, the middle third is white, and the bottom third is red. Three crocheted white five-pointed stars are sewn onto the navy blue section, and the bottom edge is finished with a thick, alternating red, white, and blue fringe. This project is perfect for beginners looking to create a beautiful, patriotic wall hanging.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) cotton or acrylic yarn in Red (R), White (W), and Navy Blue (B). Approximately 100 yards each.
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Banner Body

Notes: The banner is worked from the top down. The main body is a textured rectangle using a combination of single crochet and front post double crochet stitches. The stars are crocheted separately and sewn on. Fringe is added to the bottom edge.

With Navy Blue (B):

• Chain 31.
• Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (30 single crochet stitches)
• Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the first stitch, *front post double crochet around the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * across. (15 front post double crochet, 15 single crochet)
• Row 3: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
• Rows 4-25: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. At the end of Row 25, fasten off Navy Blue. Join White yarn.

With White (W):

• Row 26: With White, chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
• Row 27: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the first stitch, *front post double crochet around the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * across.
• Rows 28-35: Repeat Rows 26 and 27. Fasten off White. Join Red yarn.

With Red (R):

• Row 36: With Red, chain 1, turn. Single crochet in each stitch across.
• Row 37: Chain 1, turn. Single crochet in the first stitch, *front post double crochet around the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * across.
• Rows 38-45: Repeat Rows 36 and 37. Fasten off Red. Weave in all ends.

Stars (Make 3)

With White (W):

• Make a magic ring.
• Round 1: Chain 1, work 10 single crochet into the ring. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (10 single crochet)
• Round 2: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next stitch, chain 3, slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, single crochet in the next chain, slip stitch in the same stitch as the single crochet; repeat from * 4 more times. (5 points) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in the starting end.

Assembly

• Using the long tails, sew the stars onto the Navy Blue section of the banner, spacing them evenly. Weave in all ends.

Fringe

• Cut 30 pieces of Red, White, and Blue yarn, each 12 inches long.
• For each fringe, fold a piece in half, insert hook into a stitch along the bottom edge of the banner, pull the loop through, and pull the ends through the loop. Tighten.
• Repeat across the bottom edge, alternating colors. Trim fringe evenly.

Your Star-Spangled Swag Banner is now complete! Hang it proudly and enjoy the handmade, patriotic touch it brings to your home.