Free DC Yarnbomb

This is a pattern for a crochet colorwork yarnbomb sign that reads "FREE DC." **There are more than 700,000 people living in Washington, DC, who are currently occupied by military and other federal forces.** These people do not have voting representation in Congress, despite pay more per capita in taxes to the Federal government than any other American citizens. Washington, DC, has more residents than Wyoming or Vermont. You can crochet a FREE DC yarnbomb and place it near you to help spread the word about the federal occupation and the need for DC Statehood! Alternatively, you can mail your finished creations to: Stitch DC 996 Maine Ave. SW #835 Washington DC 20024 *For more about Free DC, visit FreeDCProject.org* For the knit version of this pattern, see here: [https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-dc-yarnbomb][1] FAQs, courtesy of https://statehood.dc.gov/page/faq: - DC residents pay federal taxes – more per capita than any state and more total federal taxes than 12 states. In fact, we are a donor state, meaning DC gives more in federal tax dollars than we receive. The same cannot be said for the vast majority of states.  - DC has balanced its budgets year-after-year for at least 20 years and has a AAA bond rating, a rating higher than 35 states. Local taxes, not federal dollars, constitute the vast majority of the District’s budget. - Who lives in the District of Columbia? Everyday Americans. Taxpaying American citizens. - The 712,000 people who call Washington, D.C. home are like any other Americans. From teachers and nurses to fire-fighters and custodians, Washingtonians raise families, pay taxes, and fight in America’s wars. - The District is a diverse group: 47% Black of African American, 41% White, 4% Asian and 11% are of Hispanic origins Just like you, we raise our families, pay our taxes, serve on juries, fight for our country, and work together to create strong caring communities. - Just like you, we deserve the rights and representation enjoyed by Americans who live in the 50 states. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-dc-yarnbomb