Celebration Bunting - Free Knitting & Crochet Pattern for Home in Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK by Paintbox Yarns

Celebration Bunting – Free Knitting & Crochet Pattern for Home Décor in Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

The Celebration Bunting by Paintbox Yarns is a cheerful, decorative home accessory pattern available as a free downloadable PDF. It includes both a crochet version and a knitting version, making it an wonderfully versatile project for crafters who prefer either craft. The finished bunting measures approximately 90½ inches (230 cm) long, with each individual triangular flag measuring approximately 6 inches (15 cm) wide by 7½ inches (19 cm) high — perfect for parties, celebrations, or everyday home decoration.

Rated as beginner/easy difficulty, this pattern is an ideal starting point for those new to either crochet or knitting, while still being a satisfying and practical make for more experienced crafters looking for a quick, colourful project.

Crochet Version – Design Details

What Is Being Made

The crochet version produces a string of triangular bunting flags worked individually and then joined along a continuous chain or cord. The overall effect is a bright, festive garland suitable for hanging indoors at celebrations or as a permanent decorative feature in a home.

Colourway Options

The pattern offers two distinct colourway options, each using three colours of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK:

• Red, White & Blue Version: worked in Royal Blue (A), Paper White (B), and Pillar Red (C) — a classic patriotic palette ideal for national celebrations or nautical-themed décor.
• Party Version: worked in Marine Blue (A), Dusty Lilac (B), and Peach Orange (C) — a softer, more playful combination suited to birthdays, baby showers, or general festivities.

Each colourway requires 2 balls of each of the three colours, totalling 6 balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK per version.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat — each flag is crocheted as a flat, two-dimensional triangle rather than in the round.
• Seamed construction — individual flags are connected or assembled to create the full length of bunting.
• Colour changes between flags to create the repeating, multi-colour sequence characteristic of traditional bunting.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) — used to start each flag and to form the connecting cord of the bunting.
• Single crochet / double crochet (sc/dc) — the primary stitch used to build the body of each triangular flag.
• Single crochet 2 stitches together / double crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog/dc2tog) — a decrease stitch used to shape the triangular point at the bottom of each flag.
• Double crochet / treble crochet (dc/tr) — used as noted within the pattern for structural or decorative rows.
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used for joining and finishing.

Materials – Crochet Version

• Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK — a 100% cotton DK weight yarn, sold in 1.8oz/50g balls, exclusively available at lovecrafts.com. Cotton DK is a popular choice for home décor projects because it is durable, holds its shape well, and produces crisp stitch definition that makes colourwork and geometric shapes look clean and professional.
• Hook: US G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
• Notions: Stitch markers are recommended to help track pattern repeats and flag positions along the bunting cord.

Gauge

The recommended gauge for the crochet version is 19 stitches and 22 rows over