Sports

Flag

Flag as a tidy 17 by 16 filet motif with a strong silhouette that survives even on a smaller grid, ideal for game-day throws, team gifts, and sporty kids' projects. Load it in the editor to adjust the spacing, add a surrounding frame, or mirror it for a matched pair, then save or print the finished chart.

Grid
17 × 16
Difficulty
Beginner
Mesh count
272
Category
Sports
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Perfect for

Skill level: beginner

A great place to start filet crochet. The motif is forgiving, the blocks are easy to count, and the design still looks polished once it is blocked.

Yarn and hook

At this size the flag shines in fine size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook; the tight gauge holds every block crisp. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

Whether you are making a game-day throw or a team-colour cushion, the flag drops in cleanly, ideal for a club fundraiser. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.

Who it's for

A flag panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a coach, and it fits naturally with a player's birthday. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 4.3 by 4.0 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.

Before you start

Hook
1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
Thread / yarn
Size 10–20 cotton thread
Finished size
4.3 × 4.0 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 16 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Flag filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the flag pattern?
Yes. The flag is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
What can I make with the flag pattern?
It works well as a bold central icon or a repeated row along an edge — think a sports-fan gift square or a kids' bedroom panel, and it is a natural choice for a fan gift.
Can I resize the flag chart?
Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.
What yarn works best for this flag chart?
Size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook gives a fine, traditional filet; DK or worsted cotton with a larger hook makes a softer, blanket-weight version. A smooth, solid, light colour reads best.
How many stitches is the flag pattern?
The chart is 17 by 16 squares — 272 mesh in total, about 18 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 4.3 by 4.0 inches.

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