This flag is quick and easy to make and you can use it in so many ways! Think of mug rug, bag/rucksack appliqué, travel patch, bunting and more.
Learn world flags, adding more to collection!
In 2024 I started making flags, as I considered them pretty, quick, educational projects. In early 2026 over 200 flags are ready and I’ve learned so much history, geography and geopolitics in the meantime, I would recommend it to anyone!
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In this blog post find free instructions on how to make Union Jack. It uses most popular flag colors: red, white and navy blue, it allows you to practice Fair Isle crochet on a small project, it makes part of many more flags around the world.
Find complete pattern bundle of 207 Flags of the World HERE.
Supplies
-US D-3 (3 mm) crochet hook
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
-Yarn: Drops Safran by Drops Design, (100% cotton, 5 ply/sport, 1 skein has 160 m/175 yds in 50 g/1.8 oz).
For yarn substitution see yarnsub.com.
yarn A: white 17
yarn B: navy blue 09
yarn C: red 19
You will need approx 20g/0.7oz in total to make flag, so just about 15g/0.5oz of each color should be enough.
If you plan to use up your scraps, use your kitchen scale to make sure you have enough yarn.
Gauge
10 cm/4”=22 sc x 24 rows
If you’re looking for more British patterns, have a look HERE.
Finished Size
17x9cm/6.5×3.5”
Abbreviations (in US terms)
ch – chain
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
st/s – stitch/es
WS – wrong side
yo – yarn over
See bundle of British flag patterns HERE, English, Scottish and Welsh flags included!
Notes
- Flag consists of two layers: Front and Back. One is mirror reflection of another.
- Flag is worked down top in rows, according to chart or witten pattern. Each row counts 40sc. End each row with ch1, that does not count as stitch, then turn your work and proceed with the next row.
How to read written pattern
← Row 7 [RS]: A15, B12, A9
- Arrow indicates direction of row.
- RS means you work on the right side.
- Letter indicates which color of yarn to use.
- Number indicates how many sc of each color to work. Therefore, for this example, you’ll work 15sc in color A, 12sc in color B, 9sc in color A. Then ch1, turn your work and proceed with Row 8.
If you prefer, use chart, each square represents 1sc.
Changing colors
When next sc is marked as a different color on the chart or written pattern, make the last yo of current st with new color and continue with new color, leaving previous color on the WS and pick it, when it appears again. That’s the Fair Isle technique. HERE you can find help with crochet colorwork.
You can purchase this pattern as ad-free printable PDF on Etsy HERE or on LoveCrafts HERE.
Add it to your Ravelry queue HERE.
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PATTERN
FLAG
Front layer
Using yarn C, ch41.
← Row 1 [RS]: 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, A4, B12, A1, C4, A1, B12, A1, C3, A1 (ch1, turn. 40sts: here and throughout).
→ Row 2 [WS]: A3, C3, A1, B10, A1, C4, A1, B10, A4, C3
← Row 3 [RS]: B1, A1, C3, A4, B8, A1, C4, A1, B8, A1, C3, A4, B1
→ Row 4 [WS]: B3, A4, C3, A1, B6, A1, C4, A1, B6, A4, C3, A1, B3
← Row 5 [RS]: B5, A1, C3, A4, B4, A1, C4, A1, B4, A1, C3, A4, B5
→ Row 6 [WS]: B7, A4, C3, A1, B2, A1, C4, A1, B2, A4, C3, A1, B7
← Row 7 [RS]: B9, A1, C3, A5, C4, A2, C3, A4, B9
→ Row 8 [WS]: A18, C4, A18
Rows 9-12: C40
← Row 13 [RS]: A18, C4, A18
→ Row 14 [WS]: B9, A1, C3, A5, C4, A2, C3, A4, B9
← Row 15 [RS]: B7, A4, C3, A1, B2, A1, C4, A1, B2, A4, C3, A1, B7
→ Row 16 [WS]: B5, A1, C3, A4, B4, A1, C4, A1, B4, A1, C3, A4, B5
← Row 17 [RS]: B3, A4, C3, A1, B6, A1, C4, A1, B6, A4, C3, A1, B3
→ Row 18 [WS]: B1, A1, C3, A4, B8, A1, C4, A1, B8, A1, C3, A4, B1
← Row 19 [RS]: A3, C3, A1, B10, A1, C4, A1, B10, A4, C3
→ Row 20 [WS]: C1, A4, B12, A1, C4, A1, B12, A1, C3, A1
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Back layer
Using yarn A, ch41.
← Row 1 [RS]: 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, C3, A1, B12, A1, C4, A1, B12, A4, C1 (ch1, turn. 40sts: here and throughout).
→ Row 2 [WS]: C3, A4, B10, A1, C4, A1, B10, A1, C3, A3
← Row 3 [RS]: B1, A4, C3, A1, B8, A1, C4, A1, B8, A4, C3, A1, B1
→ Row 4 [WS]: B3, A1, C3, A4, B6, A1, C4, A1, B6, A1, C3, A4, B3
← Row 5 [RS]: B5, A4, C3, A1, B4, A1, C4, A1, B4, A4, C3, A1, B5
→ Row 6 [WS]: B7, A1, C3, A4, B2, A1, C4, A1, B2, A1, C3, A4, B7
← Row 7 [RS]: B9, A4, C3, A2, C4, A5, C3, A1, B9
→ Row 8 [WS]: A18, C4, A18
Rows 9-12: C40
← Row 13 [RS]: A18, C4, A18
→ Row 14 [WS]: B9, A4, C3, A2, C4, A5, C3, A1, B9
← Row 15 [RS]: B7, A1, C3, A4, B2, A1, C4, A1, B2, A1, C3, A4, B7
→ Row 16 [WS]: B5, A4, C3, A1, B4, A1, C4, A1, B4, A4, C3, A1, B5
← Row 17 [RS]: B3, A1, C3, A4, B6, A1, C4, A1, B6, A1, C3, A4, B3
→ Row 18 [WS]: B1, A4, C3, A1, B8, A1, C4, A1, B8, A4, C3, A1, B1
← Row 19 [RS]: C3, A4, B10, A1, C4, A1, B10, A1, C3, A3
→ Row 20 [WS]: A1, C3, A1, B12, A1, C4, A1, B12, A4, C1
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Join layers together
Align two layers WS together. Using yarn B, work sc in both layers, crocheting around flag edges, 1sc in each st and row-end, 3sc in each corner. Sl st in the first st of round.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.