How To Make Patriotic Pasta Necklaces

May 23, 2026

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A necklace craft that uses red, white, and blue pasta for the perfect memorial day craft, fourth of july craft, or patriotic craft

These patriotic pasta necklaces are a fun and exciting way to get in the patriotic spirit! Kids will use dry pasta to create beautiful red, white, and blue necklaces that are perfect for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July! After dyeing the pasta patriotic colors, kids will thread them onto string to make a unique necklace they can wear all day long (and save for future patriotic holidays!)

Craft supplies arranged on a star-patterned surface: red, white, and blue pasta pieces are strung together to create a necklace

So, if you’re looking for a patriotic craft, Memorial Day craft, Fourth of July craft, or necklace craft, this is a great one to try! And, if you dye extra pasta, you can use it for this patriotic sensory bin! Kids use the dyed pasta to create an American Flag, building fine motor skills and learning about our flag!

supplies for the Patriotic Pasta Necklaces: penne pasta, hand sanitizer, and red white and blue paint

What You’ll Need For These Patriotic Pasta Necklaces

Dry pasta (tube shapes like penne or rigatoni work best)
Red, white, and blue paint
Hand sanitizer
Zip-top bags (3)
Wax paper
Ribbon or yarn
Scissors

How To Make This Patriotic Necklace Craft

1. Dye the Pasta
Divide the pasta evenly into three zip-top bags. Add a squirt of red paint into one bag, blue into another, and add white paint to the third. Add a pump of hand sanitizer to each bag.

Bag containing uncooked penne pasta with red paint, blue pasta pieces scattered nearby on a white surface with art supplies in the background.

2. Shake It Up
Seal the bags and let kids shake, squish, and mix until all the pasta is coated in color.

3. Dry the Pasta
Pour the dyed pasta onto wax paper. Spread it out and allow it to dry completely overnight.

Red, blue, and white short pasta pieces scattered in three clusters on a white surface.

4. Create the Necklace
Cut a piece of ribbon or yarn long enough to fit over a child’s head or to tie comfortably around their neck.

5. Thread the Pasta
Invite kids to thread the colorful pasta onto the ribbon, creating patterns or mixing colors however they like.

Close-up of hands threading blue pasta on a blue ribbon for this patriotic craft

6. Tie It Off
Once finished, tie the ends of the ribbon together to make a necklace.

a patriotic necklace that has dyed pasta threaded on string

Benefits Of These Patriotic Pasta Necklaces

Patriotic craft scene with red, white, and blue penne arranged on starry blue paper

These patriotic pasta necklaces are much more than a fun craft for kids. They are a great way for kids to build developmental skills that are needed for everyday life. This patriotic necklace craft:

Threading pasta requires precise finger and hand movements, building fine motor skills with every piece. This, in turn, helps kids with cutting, writing, and even buttoning clothes!
Kids will improve their hand eye coordination when threading the pasta. This helps kids later in life with reading, writing, and sports.
When threading the necklace, kids will work on color recognition and patterns, as they place the pasta in a red, white, and blue order. Or, kids can get express their creativity and create their own unique pattern.
Did you know that occupational therapists suggest threading activities to get kids ready for school? It’s one of the best ways to get kids prepared to hold a pencil and write.

Patriotic Crafts For Kids

American Flag Wands– Instead of giving kids dangerous sparklers, opt for these DIY American flag wands instead! Using ribbon and a dowel, kids can create a flag that they can wave in the wind.

Toilet Paper Roll Firework Craft– Use a toilet paper roll to create bright and beautiful fireworks on black paper. This budget-friendly DIY craft is a festive way to celebrate!

Egg Carton American Flag Craft– Make an American flag out of an old cardboard egg carton. It’s a recycled craft that kids will love to create!

Firework Rocket Craft– Using just construction paper and streamers, kids will make a firecracker rocket that’s great for pretend play.

Patriotic Activities For Kids

Squirt Gun Firework Painting– Painting has never been this fun! Kids will use a squirt gun to create a beautiful firework painting!

DIY Bubble Wands– I call these bubble wands a “craftivity” because it is a craft and an activity in one! Kids will make adorable star shaped bubble wands and use them to blow bubbles!

Patriotic Recipes For Kids

S’mores Dip– Enjoy this delicious patriotic s’mores dip made with all the classic s’more ingredients, decorated to look like the American Flag.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars– With a simple Oreo crust and a rich, colorful cheesecake filling, this recipe comes together super easily and tastes as good as it looks.