July fourth is the day the citizens of the United States of America celebrate as Independence Day. We typically celebrate this holiday with fireworks, festivities, parades, barbecues, picnics and parties-- but why not add some crocheted fun to your Fourth of July celebrations as well?
We've posted a whole bunch of free crochet patterns for Fourth of July, and we hope you'll make good use of them.
Perhaps you might like to crochet some cute red, white and blue accessories to wear. Perhaps you'd like to make patriotic-themed home decor items. Any of these Fourth of July patterns could add to your holiday enjoyment.
Red, White and Blue Kitchen Accents -- Crocheted Potholders and Dishcloth
Fourth of July Crafts: Red White and Blue Potholders and Dishcloth -- Photo © Amy Solovay
From left to right:
Blue, White and Red Crocheted Potholder With Cross Stitch:
This blue, white and red striped potholder is crocheted in afghan stitch. Cross stitched embellishments are applied to the top of the potholder, adding color and visual interest to the design.
Red, White and Blue Striped Crochet Potholder With Cross Stitch:
These red, white and blue striped potholders would be ideal for using on the Fourth of July, but you can use them all year around. They'll look lovely in a variety of different settings, whether you have an American country style kitchen or your style is more traditional, casual or contemporary.
Red, White and Blue Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth:
This dishcloth is a color variation of my earthtone ombre dishcloth; instead of using the earthtones as shown in the pattern, I substituted red, white and blue yarns.
Diagonal Striped Potholder in Red, White and Blue:
This potholder started out as a plain red and white striped design, and then I added blue accents using surface crochet. You can click here to see how it looks before and after the surface crochet was added. If you'd like to learn the surface crochet technique, be sure to check out the step-by-step tutorial.
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Beaded Crochet Bracelet in Red and Blue
Beaded Crochet Bracelet in Red and Blue -- Photo © Amy Solovay
This pretty red and blue bracelet works for either dressy or casual occasions. You could wear the bracelet to dress up a plain white shirt so that you've got all three components of the red, white and blue theme covered. You might want to wear this bracelet on patriotic occasions such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Veteran's Day -- but it will look fantastic all year around.
- See the supply list and a large project photo
- Get the free crochet pattern
Red, White and Blue Rag Crochet Necklace With Wire-Wrapped Pendants
Rag Crochet Necklace in Red, White and Blue for Fourth of July or Any Time -- Photo © Amy Solovay
You can crochet this necklace in any colors you like, but it sure looks fantastic made up in red, white and blue.
Pictured here: the necklace band is crocheted in a lovely red and white batik fabric, and the necklace is adorned with blue wire-wrapped glass pendants.
Red, White and Blue Rag Rugs
Rag Balls for Crocheting Rag Rugs or Other Projects-- Photo Copyright Amy Solovay
We've rounded up a whole bunch of links to free rag rug patterns. I'm thinking it would be amazing to make any of these rugs using red, white and blue fabrics like the ones pictured at left -- perfect for decorating a country-style kitchen or really, any room in the home.
Fourth of July Scarf Pattern
Red White and Blue Crocheted Scarf for Fourth of July or Any Time -- Photo © Amy Solovay
This is a cotton scarf you can wear with pride!
Red, White and Blue Heart Shape With Dragonfly and Flowers
Red, White and Blue Heart Shape With Dragonfly and Flowers -- Photo © Amy Solovay
Hearts aren't just for Valentine's Day. This one is red, white and blue, for decorating at Fourth of July, or year around.
- See a larger photo, and find a list of embellishments to use for decorating the heart shape.
- Get the free pattern for crocheting the heart.
- Find the free charts for making the heart. (See this chart and this chart too.)
American Eagle Chart for Filet Crochet
American Eagle -- Photo © Sandi Marshall
This majestic eagle design could be adapted in a number of ways. The free chart is intended for filet crochet, but there are many possible ways you could use it, including cross stitch and other needlecrafts.
This design was posted by Sandi Marshall.
American Flag of 1795 -- Free Chart for Working Cross Stitch on Crochet
American Flag of 1795 -- Image © Sandi Marshall
Sandi Marshall designed this stunning vintage-inspired American flag chart for cross stitching. If you want this to be a crochet project, you can work the cross stitch on a background of crochet-- either afghan stitch or single crochet would work well. If you'd rather skip the crochet and just cross stitch the design, you can use a background of aida fabric.
If you don't know how to cross stitch, don't worry-- it's easy! Connie Barwick, your guide to cross stitch, has some fabulous cross stitch tutorials to get you started.
Dad's Char -n- Grill Potholders
If Dad hasn't quite mastered the art of barbecuing without burning the food, and he is able to maintain a sense of humor about it, perhaps he'd appreciate these silly crocheted potholders. The potholders say "Dad's Char -n- Grill." The red white and blue border makes these the perfect Fourth of July accessory, but Dad can use the potholders all year around.
- Get the free crochet pattern for the potholders
- Get the free color cross stitch chart
- Get the free black and white symbol chart
Easy Patriotic Wristband
Crocheted Wristband -- Photo Shows Wristband Worn on Wrist -- Photo © Sandi Marshall
Crochet patterns don't get much easier than this one; this wristband is worked entirely in back loop single crochet stitch. If it looks complicated, you can thank the variegated thread for that. You don't have to work any color changes, because the multicolored thread automatically creates the color pattern as you crochet.
Sandi Marshall designed this wristband pattern.
