Crochet Patriotic Star-Spangled Mobile Free Pattern

Materials

• Red, white, and blue yarn (medium weight)
• Crochet hook 5 mm
• 9 small bells
• Inner hoop of a two-piece wood loop set
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease

Hoop Cover

1. Using red yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (9 sc)
3. Row 2-60: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
4. Switch to white yarn every 10 rows, and then blue, alternating colors accordingly.
5. Wrap around the hoop and sew edges together.

Stars

1. Using desired color yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring. (5 sc)
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. (10 sc)
4. To make points, [ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, skip 1 st, sl st] around.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends. Make multiple stars in different colors.

American Flag Square

1. Using blue yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1-5: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
3. Switch to red yarn and continue in stripe pattern for 3 more rows.
4. Add small white stars with duplicate stitch or sew star-shaped buttons.
5. Attach a backing by repeating the above rows in solid color; sew together and lightly stuff.

Top Hat

1. With blue yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12 sc)
4. Continue increasing evenly until the base is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter.
5. Switch to white yarn and work in rounds to create the hat's height.
6. Add red stripes using surface crochet techniques or embroidery thread.

Cupcake

1. Follow similar steps as the hat to create the base in blue.
2. Using white yarn, crochet a ruffled top with alternating inc, sc, around the edge of the base.
3. Add a small red cherry on top by making a magic ring with 6 sc, and draw the ring closed tightly.

Assembly

1. Cut 6 pieces of yarn to hang the stars and motifs symmetrically around the hoop.
2. Tie three yarn pieces to the top of the hoop to create a balanced hanging mechanism.
3. Thread and attach each motif at various lengths to provide depth and dimension.
4. Attach bells to the ends of each yarn piece or wherever desired for audible charm.

Finishing

• Secure all ends and ensure each motif is tightly attached.
• Hang your mobile and enjoy the festive look!