Crochet 4th of July Tote Bag Pattern (Fits a Canvas Tote)

Get ready for summer with this patriotic crochet 4th of July tote bag pattern!

This fun and festive project transforms a plain canvas tote into a colorful red, white, and blue accessory that’s perfect for Independence Day celebrations, parades, fireworks, beach trips, and summer outings.

The crochet cover is worked with simple stitches and a repeating color pattern, making it an enjoyable project for crocheters of all skill levels.

Once complete, the crocheted cover is sewn directly onto a sturdy canvas tote, giving you the beauty of handmade crochet with the durability needed for everyday use.

I used a 13.5″ x 13.5″ canvas tote from Hobby Lobby, but similar bags can easily be found online.

Fill it with picnic supplies, snacks, sunscreen, or your latest crochet project and you’ll be ready for all your summer adventures.

Happy Crocheting!

Crochet 4th of July Canvas Tote Bag

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Materials:

• 13.5″ x 13.5″ canvas tote bag (available at Hobby Lobby or online)
• Size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook
• Medium weight cotton yarn (size 4) in red, white, and blue
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Strong sewing thread, embroidery floss, or crochet thread
• Sewing pins

Yarn Estimate:

Approximately 300–350 yards total

• Red: 125–150 yards
• White: 90–100 yards
• Blue: 90–100 yards

Finished Size:

Designed to fit a 13.5″ x 13.5″ canvas tote bag.

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• sk – skip

Notes:

• Base is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds.
• Body is worked in joined rounds.
• Ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as a dc.
• Change colors as indicated throughout the pattern.

Base (Red – Oval):

Worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Place a stitch marker in first st.

With red, ch 33

Round 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 30 sts, 3 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side of foundation chain: sc in next 30 sts, 3 sc in last ch. (66 sts)

Round 2:
2 sc in first st, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st 3 times, sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st 3 times. (72 sts)

Round 3:
Sc in next 31 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 31 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times. (78 sts)

Round 4:
Sc in each st around. (78 sts)

Round 5:
Sc in BLO in each st around. (78 sts)

Body:

Round 6:
Switch to white, ch 2, dc in same st, sk next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (39 clusters)

Round 7:
Switch to blue, sl st in between the 2 dc from previous round, ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in between the 2 dc from previous round in each dc cluster around, sl st to join. (39 clusters)

Round 8:
Switch to red, sl st in between the 2 dc from previous round, ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in between the 2 dc from previous round in each dc cluster around, sl st to join. (39 clusters)

Rounds 9–29:
Repeat Rounds 6–8.

Round 30:
Switch to white, sl st in between the 2 dc from previous round, ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in between the 2 dc from previous round in each dc cluster around, sl st to join. (39 clusters)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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