This site is GREAT!
http://pdf.freepatterns.com/support/PatrioticPin_Crochet.pdf the pattern above is SO pretty for a pin there are also patterns for a gorgeous afghan and pillow featuring Old Glory
This offers links to Fourth of July patterns that can be adapted for this cause:
Crocheted letters: USA - would be good to put in a window
All different kinds of pins, and addresses to send them to:
Patriotic pins
FIRE TRUCK PIN
OTHER GREAT PINS BY MELVA HALL
Afghans, Clothing
Very 70s stars and stripes bag and hat
American Flag Afghan (Wool-Ease Sportweight, crochet)
Stars and Stripes afghan
Knitted American Flag Sweater (Wool-Ease Chunky)
Crochet American Flag Sweater (Jamie 3 Ply)
Yellow ribbon square: Squares
Misc. Look at this page under "Patriotic Holidays" for an assortment of items
US Flag friendship pin Materials Safety Pins (if you use brass pins, you will need to seal them with two thin coats of clear acrylic): 1 silver/brass #2 (1 1/2") 11 silver/brass #1 (1 1/16") Seed Beads: 20 Royal Blue (0) 36 While (1) 43 Red (2)
Follow the chart putting the bead on each of the 11 #1 pins, each column is a #1 safety pin.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
After completing each column, close the pin and flatten the head with pliers. Thread pins on the larger pin, forcing in around the shank. Following the pattern from left to right.
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