Crochet Spirit of America Blanket

A patriotic and cozy blanket for the ultimate fan of the Stars and Stripes! The Crochet Spirit of America Blanket is a stunning and meaningful project that celebrates the American flag with a beautiful and intricate design. The finished blanket is not only soft and cozy but also makes a thoughtful gift for any patriotic enthusiast or as a way to show your love for the United States.

Supplies

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 4 skeins 316 Soft White A, 2 skeins 382 Country Blue B, and 4 skeins 387 Soft Navy C.

Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 6mm [US J-10].

Yarn needle.

Size

The throw measures 50” wide x 68” long.

Gauges

13 sts = 4”; 17 rows = 4” in sc with smaller hook; 13 sts = 4”; 14 rows = 6” in pattern with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauges.

Creating the Throw

Throw Instructions

With larger hook and A, ch 219.

Foundation Row (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 218 sc.

Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc; sc in next sc, dc in last sc; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to last sc; dc in last sc; turn.

Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Row 2, changing to B and smaller hook in last st of Row 4. Drop A.

Row 5: With B and smaller hook, ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off B.

Row 6: With right side facing, insert larger hook in first sc of last row and draw A through; repeat Row 1 across.

Rows 7-11: Repeat Rows 2-6.

Rows 12-14: Repeat Rows 2-4 EXCEPT change to C and smaller hook in last st of Row 14. Cut A.

Row 15: With C and smaller hook, ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Rows 16-46: Repeat Row 15 EXCEPT change to A in last st of Row 46.

Repeat Rows 1-46 for pattern twice more, then repeat Rows 1-14 once more EXCEPT change to B and smaller hook in last st of Row 14.

Adding Edging

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 3 sc in first sc, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st to first sc.

Round 2: Ch 4, ** (dc, [ch 1, dc] twice) all in corner sc, ch 1, skip next sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to next corner; repeat from ** around, adjusting as necessary at corners and end of round; join to 3rd ch of ch-4; TURN.

Round 3: Change to larger hook; ch 1, * sc in next space, 3 dc in next dc, skip next space; repeat from * around, adjusting if necessary at end of round; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Creating the Stars

Star (Make 27)

With larger hook and B, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2, holding back last loop on hook, 2 dc in ring, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook – beginning cluster made; [ch 4; holding back last loop on hook, 3 dc in ring, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook – cluster made] 4 times, ch 4; join with a slip st to top of beginning cluster – 5 clusters.

Round 2: Ch 1, * sc in cluster, ch 7, sc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch; repeat from * around; join to first sc.

Round 3: * Working in remaining loops of ch, sc in next 4 loops, 2 sc in ch-3 space, ch 1, slip st in top and side loops of last sc made, 2 sc in same space, sc in next 4 sts **, slip st in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.