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Bobble Stitch Patriotic Bunting Banner in Worsted Weight

A festive string of textured triangle pennants in red, white, and blue for Independence Day celebrations

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Difficulty
🟡 Intermediate
Time
⏱️ 10-14 hours
Hook
🪡 H / 5mm
Yardage
🧶 For 12 pennants: approximately 450 yards total (150 yards each of red, white, and blue). For 15 pennants: approximately 560 yards total (approximately 187 yards each of red, white, and blue)
Finished Size
📏 Each pennant: 6 inches wide x 8 inches tall. Full banner with 12 pennants: approximately 8-9 feet long (accounting for 2-3 inch spacing). Full banner with 15 pennants: approximately 10-11 feet long (accounting for 2-3 inch spacing)
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Always make a gauge swatch before starting!
Gauge: 16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Adjust hook size as needed to match gauge.
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At a Glance

The Bobble Stitch Patriotic Bunting Banner in Worsted Weight is a free Intermediate-level patriotic pattern using Worsted weight yarn with a H / 5mm hook . Estimated time: 10-14 hours. Finished size: Each pennant: 6 inches wide x 8 inches tall. Full banner with 12 pennants: approximately 8-9 feet long (accounting for 2-3 inch spacing). Full banner with 15 pennants: approximately 10-11 feet long (accounting for 2-3 inch spacing). You'll need approximately For 12 pennants: approximately 450 yards total (150 yards each of red, white, and blue). For 15 pennants: approximately 560 yards total (approximately 187 yards each of red, white, and blue) of yarn.

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🛒 Materials

Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn
For 12 pennants: 150 yards each in red, white, and blue (450 yards total). For 15 pennants: approximately 187 yards each in red, white, and blue (560 yards total)
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Crochet hook
Size H / 5mm
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Yarn needle
For weaving in ends
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Scissors
Sharp fabric scissors
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Ribbon or cording
10-12 feet of 1/2 inch wide ribbon or sturdy yarn for stringing pennants
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📖 Abbreviations

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ch — chain → sc — single crochet → dc — double crochet → bob — bobble stitch: [yo, insert hook, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 2 loops] 4 times in same stitch, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook. Bobble stitch counts as 1 stitch in stitch count totals. → sk — skip → st(s) — stitch(es) → RS — right side → WS — wrong side →

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📌 Before You Begin

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Each pennant is worked from the top (narrow point) down to the bottom (wide edge) in turned rows.

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The bobble stitch creates texture and interest. Bobble stitches count as single stitches in stitch count totals despite their larger visual appearance. For simpler pennants, substitute bobbles with dc stitches.

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Make 12 or 15 pennants total, alternating colors or creating your own pattern. Suggested mixes: 12 total (4 red, 4 white, 4 blue) or 15 total (5 red, 5 white, 5 blue).

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Cotton yarn is recommended for outdoor display as it holds up better in humidity, but acrylic works well indoors.

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Chain 1 at the beginning of sc rows does not count as a stitch.

🧶 Pattern Instructions

💡 Tip: Keep increases consistent by always working 2 sc in the first and last stitch of increase rows. This creates clean, symmetrical edges. When working the edging, place stitch markers at the beginning, middle, and end of each side to help space stitches evenly across 14 rows.
  1. Row 1 (RS)
    Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch. (2 sc)
  2. Row 2 (WS)
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in last st. (3 sc)
  3. Row 3
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (5 sc)
  4. Row 4
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, bob in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (7 sts). Note: Bobble stitch counts as 1 stitch toward the total stitch count, despite its larger visual size.
  5. Row 5
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (9 sts)
  6. Row 6
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, bob in next st, sc in next st, bob in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. (11 sts)
  7. Row 7
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (13 sts)
  8. Row 8
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, [bob in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, bob in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. (15 sts)
  9. Row 9
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (17 sts)
  10. Row 10
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, [bob in next st, sc in next st] 4 times, bob in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. (19 sts)
  11. Row 11
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (21 sts)
  12. Row 12
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, [bob in next st, sc in next st] 5 times, bob in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st. (23 sts)
  13. Row 13
    Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st. (25 sts)
  14. Row 14 (Final row)
    Ch 1, turn; sc in each st across. (25 sc). This completes the triangular pennant at full width. Do not increase further.
  15. Edging
    Do not fasten off. Ch 1, rotate work to crochet along side edge. Working along left side: sc in bottom corner, then work 1 sc in row ends, spacing stitches evenly down the 14 rows (work approximately 1 sc per row, adjusting spacing as needed for even distribution). When reaching the top point, work ch 20 (this creates a single hanging loop for one pennant to be strung on ribbon or cording). Work 1 sc in the top corner, then work 1 sc in each row end up the right side, spacing stitches evenly. Sl st in bottom right corner. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for weaving in.
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💡 Tip: For an extra bohemian touch, alternate the direction of pennants or add small tassels to the bottom points using coordinating yarn scraps.
  1. Step 1
    Weave in all ends on each pennant using yarn needle. Block pennants lightly by pinning to shape and misting with water, or use steam blocking. Allow to dry completely.
  2. Step 2
    Arrange pennants in desired color order. Thread ribbon or cording through the ch-20 hanging loop at the top of each pennant, spacing them 2-3 inches apart along the ribbon. Each pennant has its own individual chain loop that slides onto the shared ribbon or cording.
  3. Step 3
    Leave 12-18 inches of ribbon extending on each end for tying or hanging. Secure pennants in place with a small stitch of matching thread through the loop if desired to prevent sliding.
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✂️ Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends securely. If using cotton yarn for outdoor display, consider applying a light fabric stiffener spray to help pennants hold their shape in breezy conditions. Tie banner to porch railings, tree branches, or indoor mantels using the excess ribbon on each end. For storage, loosely roll the banner and store flat in a box to prevent creasing.

🧺 Care Instructions

Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent if needed. Lay flat to dry, reshaping pennants as needed. Do not wring or twist. For acrylic yarn, machine wash gentle cycle and tumble dry low is acceptable. Remove from outdoor display during heavy rain or storms to extend lifespan. Cotton may fade slightly in direct sunlight over time.

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Questions About This Pattern

Absolutely — just match the weight (Worsted). You'll need about approximately 450 yards total (150 yards each of red, white, and blue), so make sure your substitute has enough meterage. Acrylic is budget-friendly and machine-washable; wool gives better stitch definition and drape.
This intermediate pattern assumes you're comfortable with basic stitches. You'll use ch, sc, dc, bob and a few more (see the Abbreviations section above). If increases and decreases are new to you, a quick 10-minute tutorial on YouTube before you start will make the pattern much smoother.
Usually it's the joining or finishing — where individual sections meet and need to align. Read through the entire pattern once before you start so there are no surprises. Use stitch markers generously to track your place, especially in rounds. If a section looks wrong, count your stitches before proceeding — catching an error early saves a lot of frogging later.
For this pattern, gauge is "16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet". For decorative or non-fitted items it's less critical, but matching gauge ensures you use the right amount of yarn and get the proportions the pattern intends. If your swatch is too small (too many stitches/inch), go up a hook size. Too large — go down.
Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent if needed. Lay flat to dry, reshaping pennants as needed. Do not wring or twist. For acrylic yarn, machine wash gentle cycle and tumble dry low is acceptable. Remove from outdoor display during heavy rain or storms to extend lifespan. Cotton may fade slightly in direct sunlight over time. A general rule: when unsure about the yarn, hand wash in cool water with a drop of gentle detergent, squeeze (don't wring), and block flat to dry. This is safe for almost every fiber.
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