Originally from the turn of the 17th century, bunting was a piece of lightweight worsted wool fabric that was known as a Tammy, and was used to make ribbons and flags for festive occasions. On naval ships today, the person who’s job it is to raise the flags is called a bunt and the material used to make the flags is called bunting.

Today modern buntings are a popular decorating accessory for parties and other celebrations and for household decorations.

Suitable for beginner knitters, this pattern is an easy fun and festive bunting that is perfect as decoration for special occasions like birthday parties, Christmas decorations or as home decor. It would look gorgeous in a child’s bedroom, personally themed to suit their style. Think ballet dancers, unicorns, sailors or pirates, or as party decor or knit in flag colours to represent your national day.

Use mini skeins or left over sock yarns, each flag uses just 8 grams (approximately 35 metres) of yarn.

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Each flag measures 20 cm (7.5 inches) across the eyelet edge when blocked, and 18 cm (7 inches) in length from top to tip. They are threaded on a piece of ribbon and can be spaced apart or placed closer together to adjust to the required length of the bunting.