Independence Day Whimsical Firework Banner

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in Red, White, and Blue (approx. 50g each)
• 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: string or twine for hanging

Gauge:

4 inches by 4 inches = 12 stitches and 12 rows in double crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sp = space

Instructions:

Firework Motif (make 6: 2 in each color)

1. With Red yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and sl st to the top of the ch 3 to close the round. (12 dc)
3. Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), *dc in next st, ch 1, dc in same st* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the ch 2 to close. (12 dc, 12 ch 1 spaces)
4. Switch to White yarn, sl st into the first ch 1 space. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat around. Sl st to the top of ch 3 to close. (36 dc, 12 ch 1 spaces)
5. Switch to Blue yarn, sl st into the first ch 1 space. Ch 5, *sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 5* repeat around. Sl st to the first ch 5 to close. (12 loops)

Assembly:

1. Using a tapestry needle, tie each firework motif onto the string or twine, spacing them evenly (about 6-8 inches apart).
2. Hang the firework banner in your desired location! Celebrate with joy and pride!

Notes:

• Feel free to customize colors according to your preference.
• This project can be adapted for other holidays by changing the colors and motifs.