Star spangled patterns that are perfect for Independence Day Fourth of July parades, picnics, decorations, and parties. Patterns feature the stars and stripes, American flag, and Americana themes. Most patterns are free. Updated 6/23/24
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Free Patterns
USA Flag Dish Cloth
A dish cloth with a motif inspired by the US flag to show your patriotic spirit for for July 4th, Flag Day, and other patriotic celebrations. DK weight yarn. Designed by Cecilia Fameli.
Heart Flag Dish Cloth or Baby Bib
Show your love of country with this dish cloth or baby bib with heart inspired by US flag. Perfect for July 4th, Flag Day, and other patriotic celebrations. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elaine Fitzpatrick for Down Cloverlaine.
Stars and Stripes Pot Cover
Pot cozy with stars and stripes perfect for July 4th and other patriotic celebrations. Sized for InstaPots, I think it could be used to cover other pots. Sizes Small, Medium, Medium plus, Large. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jamie Hernandez.
Made in USA
Double-knit square with an outline of the United Sates with the motto Made in USA, approximately 12” x 12”. It makes a nice large potholder or a good-sized afghan square. Designed by Phoebe Leigh-Suelflow.
Eagle Square
Eagle in flight in knit and purl stitches. Great as a dishcloth, washcloth or with other squares to form a blanket or afghan. Designed by Daisy and Storm.
American Flag Shawl
Asymmetrical shawl with drop stitch and lace stripes and stars made by tying yarn around a stitch. Could easily be adapted to other yarn colors for an everyday shawl. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yarn Works Ltd/ Cheryl Miller.
Betsy Ross Fauxhawk
Earflap hat inspired by the Stars and Stripes of the United States flag. Great for celebrations, sporting events, and more! Sizes small, medium, large. Designed by Pam Richardson. Pictured projects by kingscrown and designer.
Stars & Stripes Mini Flag
Quick decorative flag designed by Debbie Bliss. 18cm/7in x 11cm/4in. Sport weight yarn.
Americana Wrist Cuff
Quick easy project by Cirilia Rose for a bracelet cuff with a flag motif. Flag motif measures approximately 2.5x4 inches, but the cuff length can be adjusted.
Flag Pullover
I think you could knit this stars and stripes sweater without the sleeves to make a cute 4th of July top. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. S, M/L, 1X/2X
Patriotic Placemat
Jessie Rayot of JessieAtHome.com created this simple but dramatic placemat that’s at home on at a dinner or a picnic. Video tutorial included in pattern. Two sizes Large 15.5 x 19.5” (samples in pictures are this size) and Medium 13.5 x 17.5”
Flag Purse
Netta’s Knits designed this small wallet / pouch that they say is simple and suitable for beginners..
Red, White, and Blue Skirtie Diaper Cover
This baby skirt really hides a practical diaper cover and comes in a set with a pattern for soaker. Designed by Maggie Broderick. Excerpted from the book Knitting Wool Diaper Covers from Start to Finish
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Knitting Wool Diaper Covers from Start to Finish on Amazon (Kindle or Spiral Bound)
- See more Baby Pant Knitting Patterns
Saartje’s Bootees
Knitter tiggerbjg customized this strapped baby bootie pattern with a red, white and blue flag theme. Designed by Saartje de Bruijn. Available in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See pictured project
- Get Star Buttons
- See more Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
Patriotic Earflap Hat
Inspired by the hat worn by US skier Julia Mancuso after she won silver in the Olympics, this hat features stars and stripes with the letters USA on the front. I think you could easily adapt this to leave off the earflaps for a year-round hat, or fold the earflaps up into the hat. Designed by Marleen of belgianwaffleknit
Red, White, and Bib – Flag Bib Pattern
This patriotic stars and stripes garter stitch bib was designed by Shelby Knits.
More Free Patterns
Star and Stripes Dishcloth
Designed by Yarnspirations, this dishcloth gets its stripes from self-striping yarn and its shape from knitting in the round. Approx 10 ins [25.5 cm]. Pictured project by knit2bitz
Stars and Stripes Forever Shawl
Asymmetrical, triangular lace shawl with lace stripes and lace eyelet cluster “stars”. Designed by Monica Pogue
Eagle Dish or Wash Cloth
Easy pattern by Elaine Fitzpatrick of Down Cloverlaine can be used as cloth or afghan block or motif in other knitting projects.
Team USA Dog Sweater
Jimmy Beans Wool and Red Heart designed this pet sweater that comes in 3 sizes. It also comes with human sized headband and mitts so you can match your favorite friend.
USA Hat and Mittens
Stars and stripes mittens and square hat from Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Patriotic Star Scrubby
Easy star shaped dish cloth by Rebecca J. Venton for Red Hear Yarn. Star measures 8” x 8” (20 x 20 cm)
Festive Fourth Bottle Cozy
This stars and stripes bottle cozy is designed for wine bottle gifts but could be adapted for smaller bottles, I think. The fireworks are embroidered. Hilary Hues designed it to be felted but I think you could probably leave it unfelted.
Stars and Stripes Felted Hot Pads
These flag-inspired hot pads by Purl Soho are perfect for Fourth of July celebrations. The striped hot pad is very easy, a great start for beginners. 9.5″ square after felting. Based on Felted Hot Pads pattern from the Last Minute Knitted Gifts book.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica yarn on Etsy
Get Last Minute Knitted Gifts on Amazon (Kindle and Prime available)
Fourth of July Beach Bag
Finished measurements for this striped tote: Length: 18” , Width: 28”. Designed by Sassy Skein
Patriotic Wreath
Kristen McDonnell designed this wreath pattern that includes video tutorials.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version
- Buy the pdf on Ravelry
- Get the styrofoam wreath wring on Etsy
- Get the foam star stickers at Amazon
Captain America Placemat
Captain America’s shield inspired this fun round placemat that could also be used as a trivet or table decor for the 4th of July. Designed by Rita at Craftbits
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Stream Captain America movies on Amazon
- Get Captain America DVDs, collectibles, toys, and more on Amazon
USA Throw
Designed by Jimmy Bean Wool and Red Heart, this afghan is created out of several triangles with a striped border and cute fringe on the corners.
Star Spangled Tote
Free knitting pattern from Jimmy Beans Wool for a flag-themed tote bag. 14 inches wide at the top and 12 inches long (after felting)
Stars and Stripes Pullover
Okay, this will need some modification for July wear in most places. However, I’ve spent July 4th in the mountains and would have appreciated this! Sweater designed by Yarnspirations in sizes XS to 5XL.
United States of America Flag Blocks
This is an afghan that uses red & white squares with the states of the US to make up the stripes. You can also use the blocks as wash or dish cloths or to make up a regular throw or as motifs for other knitting projects. Note that the state block patterns are on the Internet archive and you may have to try various captures of the site to get all the blocks. Designed by Rhonda White. Pictured projects include tgriffin541, shellic, and MaurabelaBee
Patterns for Purchase
Celebration Holiday Table Runner
Flag inspired table decoration for Fourth of July or other holidays with central basketweave area and ripple lace stripes. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Jean Clement
James River Vest
The perfect vest for a Fourth of July celebration, and easily adapted for everyday use. Easy garter stripes transition into stockinette fabric at the armholes, creating the ideal canvas on which to embroider stars. Sizes To Fit Baby/Child 6-12 months (12-24 months, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10). Designed by Alex Capshaw-Taylor
Stars and Stripes Poncho
Yes this is a knitting pattern! Devrie Metcalf uses lace stitches to create a patriotic openwork poncho. And the stitch looks lovely in other colors, too!
Fourth of July Tank
Flattering sleeveless top with A-line shape, star stitch yoke and striped body. Sizes: 34" (36", 38", 40", 42", 44”, 46”)/ 85 (90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115)cm. Designed by Guzel Eaves
American Flag Hat
Cute hat in 6 sizes from Newborn to Adult. Great stars and stripes hat to wear to the Fourth of July parade or any other patriotic celebration.
Patriotic Cloths
These American flag and 1776 cloths are 2 of the 11 patterns in the book Holiday Knit Dishcloths
- See more pics and get the Holiday Knit Dishcloths book on Leisure Arts (digital download or paperback)
- Or get the paperback on Amazon
American Flag Afghan
This US Stars and Stripes blanket is knit with a chunky weight wool and measures approx. 35″x 65″. It is knit in one piece.
American Flag Cloth
The flag has 13 stripes and uses moss stitch to create stars in the upper corner — although there are not quite 50 of them.
American Flag Tea Pot Cosy
Stars and stripes tea cozy perfect for Fourth of July celebrations.
Fourth of July Baby Hat
The pattern for this patriotic sun hat includes sizes for Newborn, 0-3 mos., 3-6 mos., 6-9 mos., 9-12 mos., toddler/child, adult, but the designer says it works best as a baby hat. I think this would easily be adaptable to other colors for multiple year-round uses.
American Flag Cowl
This infinity scarf is knit in chunky yarn and can be worn several ways.
Punky and KaBOOM Firecracker Amigurumi Toy
This child friendly explosive duo is knit mostly in one piece on double pointed needles (or circulars & Magic Loop) with no seams.
Finished size depends on needle and yarn size of course, but the examples knit on US size 3 needles are 6 and 5 inches long.
