South Carolina State Flag - Beadwork Pattern

Bead the South Carolina Flag!

In the autumn of 1775, the Revolutionary Council of Safety asked Col. William Moultrie to design a flag for the South Carolina troops. Colonel Moultrie selected a blue background to match the uniforms of the troops and a crescent to signify the silver emblem worn on the front of their caps. Later, the palmetto tree was added to honor Moultrie's heroic defense of the palmetto log fort against the British fleet, on Sullivan's Island, June 28, 1776.

This peyote beading stitch pattern is based on the South Carolina state flag. You can make a beaded pin out of it or incorporate the motif into pretty much any beading project you want.

Beaded South Carolina Flag

Project Information

This flag is made using odd-count peyote stitch, which is also known as gourd stitch. You would most likely make the flag in blue and silver or blue and white.

21 Beads Tall
47 Bead Wide
Finished Size About 1" x 3-1/2" using Delicas
Finished Size About 1-1/2" x 4" using Matsuno Size 11

The South Carolina Flag Pattern 

How to Do the Peyote Stitch

The odd-count peyote beading stitch is one of the easiest off-loom beading stitches to learn.
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New 3x5 South Carolina State Flag US USA American Flags

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South Carolina State Flag, Nylon (3 ft. x 5 ft.)

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South Carolina Flag 4 x 6 inch

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Clearly Charming South Carolina State Flag Italian Charm Bracelet Link

Clearly Charming South Carolina State Flag Italian Charm Bracelet Link

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South Carolina Palmetto Palm and Moon Checkbook for Graduation Gift, Birthday, For Man or Woman Best Unique Gifts and Gift Ideas for Men and Women or Students Merchandise

South Carolina Palmetto Palm and Moon Checkbook for Graduation Gift, Birthday, For Man or Woman Best Unique Gifts and Gift Ideas for Men and Women or Students Merchandise

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Framed, Confederate Civil War Flag...1st South Carolina Rifles

Framed, Confederate Civil War Flag...1st South Carolina Rifles

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South Carolina State Flag black tire cover, Size D10

South Carolina State Flag black tire cover, Size D10

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South Carolina Flag Party lights String Lighting c7

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South Carolina Flag Embroidered Leather Wallet with Removable ID Holder

South Carolina Flag Embroidered Leather Wallet with Removable ID Holder

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South Carolina Palmetto Palm and Moon Duffle Bag Duffel For Gym Travel Gift College Students Graduation Workout Fitness Training Sports and more!

South Carolina Palmetto Palm and Moon Duffle Bag Duffel For Gym Travel Gift College Students Graduation Workout Fitness Training Sports and more!

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South Carolina State Flag Baby Ultrasoft Onesie

South Carolina State Flag Baby Ultrasoft Onesie

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Do you have questions or comments about this beading project or lens? Here's the place for them!

  • courtnie Jun 18, 2009 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    I was wondering if you could tell me how to do this as simply as possible
  • Mountainside-Crochet Mar 22, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Wonderful SC Flag in beading. Lovely work.
  • Mountainside-Crochet Mar 22, 2009 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Your beaded South Carolina Flag is wonderful - very creative.
  • OhMe Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    This lens is featured and lensrolled to South Carolina Symbols lens. Thank you.
  • OhMe Jan 23, 2009 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Welcome to the South Carolina Group
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