The Liberty Star Spiral Garland: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Patriotic Decoration

Introducing the Liberty Star Spiral Garland

Create a stunning, textured spiral garland of stars and stripes, perfect for patriotic celebrations or year-round Americana decor. This free crochet pattern uses simple stitches and color changes to build a dynamic, dimensional piece. The spiral is a flat, circular disc that gradually expands outward in a continuous spiral shape, featuring a solid blue base that transitions into alternating stripes of red and white. At the center, a large, five-pointed star is crocheted in blue yarn and sewn on top, giving the piece a slightly raised, dimensional appearance. The finished garland is soft, pliable, and designed to be hung vertically, making it a festive addition to any space.

Materials Needed

Yarn

Worsted weight (#4) cotton yarn in three colors:

• Red (R) – approximately 100 yards
• White (W) – approximately 100 yards
• Blue (B) – approximately 100 yards

The recommended colors are a deep cherry red, bright cream white, and navy blue for a classic patriotic look.

Hook and Notions

• Crochet hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm)
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing, scissors, stitch markers (optional), and a small piece of ribbon or yarn for a hanging loop.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this project, but maintain consistent tension throughout to ensure the spiral lies flat and the star is evenly shaped.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• R = Red, W = White, B = Blue

Spiral Base (Make 1)

The spiral base is worked in continuous rounds (do not join at the end of each round). Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

1. With Red (R), make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat around. (30 sts)
7. Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
8. Round 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc) repeat around. (42 sts)
9. Round 8: (sc in next 6 sts, inc) repeat around. (48 sts)
10. Round 9: (sc in next 7 sts, inc) repeat around. (54 sts)
11. Round 10: (sc in next 8 sts, inc) repeat around. (60 sts)
12. Round 11: (sc in next 9 sts, inc) repeat around. (66 sts)
13. Round 12: (sc in next 10 sts, inc) repeat around. (72 sts)
14. Round 13: (sc in next 11 sts, inc) repeat around. (78 sts)
15. Round 14: (sc in next 12 sts, inc) repeat around. (84 sts)
16. Round 15: (sc in next 13 sts, inc) repeat around. (90 sts)
17. Round 16: (sc in next 14 sts, inc) repeat around. (96 sts)
18. Round 17: (sc in next 15 sts, inc) repeat around. (102 sts)
19. Round 18: (sc in next 16 sts, inc) repeat around. (108 sts)
20. Round 19: (sc in next 17 sts, inc) repeat around. (114 sts)
21. Round 20: (sc in next 18 sts, inc) repeat around. (120 sts)
22. Fasten off Red (R). Join White (W) with a slip stitch in the next stitch.

Spiral Stripes

Continue working in continuous rounds. Each stripe is 2 rounds high. Do not fasten off between color changes; simply join the new color with a slip stitch and continue.

1. Rounds 21-22: With White (W), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
2. Rounds 23-24: With Red (R), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
3. Rounds 25-26: With White (W), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
4. Rounds 27-28: With Red (R), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
5. Rounds 29-30: With White (W), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
6. Rounds 31-32: With Red (R), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
7. Rounds 33-34: With White (W), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
8. Rounds 35-36: With Red (R), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
9. Rounds 37-38: With White (W), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
10. Rounds 39-40: With Red (R), sc in each st around. (120 sts)
11. Fasten off Red (R). Join Blue (B) with a slip stitch.

Blue Star (Worked Flat, Then Attached)

The star is worked in rows, turning at the end of each row. It will form a triangle shape that will be sewn onto the center of the spiral.

1. With Blue (B), ch 2.
2. Row 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3 sts)
3. Row 2: inc in first st, sc in next st, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (5 sts)
4. Row 3: inc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (7 sts)
5. Row 4: inc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (9 sts)
6. Row 5: inc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (11 sts)
7. Row 6: inc in first st, sc in next 9 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (13 sts)
8. Row 7: inc in first st, sc in next 11 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
9. Row 8: inc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
10. Row 9: inc in first st, sc in next 15 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (19 sts)
11. Row 10: inc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (21 sts)
12. Row 11: inc in first st, sc in next 19 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (23 sts)
13. Row 12: inc in first st, sc in next 21 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
14. Row 13: inc in first st, sc in next 23 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (27 sts)
15. Row 14: inc in first st, sc in next 25 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (29 sts)
16. Row 15: inc in first st, sc in next 27 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (31 sts)
17. Row 16: inc in first st, sc in next 29 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (33 sts)
18. Row 17: inc in first st, sc in next 31 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (35 sts)
19. Row 18: inc in first st, sc in next 33 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (37 sts)
20. Row 19: inc in first st, sc in next 35 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (39 sts)
21. Row 20: inc in first st, sc in next 37 sts, inc in last st, ch 1, turn. (41 sts)
22. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (at least 18 inches) for sewing.

Assembly

1. Position the blue star in the center of the spiral base (the red/white striped area). The star should cover the very center of the spiral.
2. Using the long tail from the star, sew the star onto the spiral. Stitch around the edges of the star, going through both the star and the spiral base. Ensure the star is securely attached and lies flat.
3. For hanging, create a loop at the top of the spiral (the blue star side). Cut a piece of yarn or ribbon about 6 inches long, fold it in half, and sew the ends into the top edge of the spiral. Alternatively, you can crochet a small chain loop and attach it.
4. Optionally, add a tassel to the bottom point of the spiral for extra flair. To make a tassel, wrap yarn around a small piece of cardboard (about 3 inches wide), cut one end, and tie the bundle together at the top. Attach the tassel to the bottom edge of the spiral.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Be sure to secure the ends on the wrong side of the work so they are not visible from the front.
2. Block the garland lightly if desired. To block, dampen the piece with a spray bottle, gently shape it into a flat circle, and allow it to dry completely. This will help the spiral lie flat and the star maintain its shape.

Your Liberty Star Spiral Garland is now complete! Hang it proudly for patriotic holidays or as a year-round Americana decoration.