Frogging the Flag 🐸🇺🇸 Happy May 1st 2026

Boho Mini American Flag 2026

Last year in May, 2025, came the vision and release of the Mini American Flag Boho Granny Crochet Pattern, this year we are frogging that flag, to make room for the new 2.0 updated DIAGONAL pattern, that like the Original Boho Granny American Flag Blanket Pattern, has the Diverse Stripes, and the Stars crocheted into the Squares, and the Diverse Stitch overall aesthetics.

The 2.0 version will be sold separately, as well as in a reduced 2 pattern bundle with the 1st mini American flag heart plush pattern.

While they are both fun patterns, the new version is truer to the Original Doily Designs Boho Granny American flag design. 

New features include the ability to change orientation of the Canton position from Horizontal to Vertical!  

While this is a bit of an advanced pattern, beginners are encouraged to give it a try. Find tutorials on Youtube for this pattern, as well as finding help from the designer, Cathleen, on Etsy, Patreon, Kofi, or Substack. 

With 4 Trim Patterns included in the Boho Mini crochet pattern, you might have to make several for gifts, and try all the different trims! 🎁

Thank you for stopping by and for your support.

Best wishes, happy crocheting and Happy American Independence 2026 🎉🇺🇸🧶

~ Cathleen 🧶🧶

Riffle Edge Fringe 🧶🪝 The Evolution of a Crochet Border

The Evolution of the Riffle Edge: From Sketches to Fringe

Sometimes a design needs a bit of time. If you follow Doily Designs, you might recall the Riffle Edge, seen in things like the Americana Star Coaster. It started years ago as a simple riffle stitch that I shared a hand drawn graph for here on the Blog in 2025, to show how those foundation stitches come together.

Lately, I have been pushing the boundaries of what this stitch can do, and am moving away from the standard border and leaning into a longer dramatic fringe style, like seen on this Boho Granny American Flag. 

Why is it different?

When I first put the word out into the world around 2012, this elongated version created a new texture today that I hadn't seen then or now anywhere else with my weird loopy stitch seen below on a doily in 2012 with the creation of the Riffle Edge.

The core of my original design is still in the loopy fringe style that makes it's statement.

It has been a slow burn for four plus years of refining this stitch to get it to what ifs to real possibilities and a polished version.

I will admit, finding the focus to get this all down on paper (and screen) has not been easy lately, but seeing how this fringe hangs and moves makes the process worth it. Whether you are a fan of the original shorter version or you are ready for this new longer look, I can't wait to see how you use it!

This Riffle Edge Fringe is looking great on the American Flag Blanket!

Have you tried the Riffle Edge yet? Let me know what you think of this longer version!

Find more on this stitch here on Doily Designs Blog

Original Short Riffle Edge on the Americana Star Coaster

Tutorials on Doily Designs Youtube

Thank you for stopping by and for your support.

Best wishes and happy crocheting!

~ Cathleen 🧶

It has recently come to my attention that not everyone knows how to make fringe, so I will be adding Fringe videos as I am able. For now, more Riffle Edge Fringe 😋 👀

Mini American Flag

 New! 🥳

American flag crochet pattern, with the same charm as the original Boho Granny American Flag Blanket pattern, just ... MINIATURIZED. 🤗

Thank you for stopping by.

Stop by Doily Designs Etsy to see find this pattern and more.

Best wishes, happy crocheting, and God bless!

~ Cathleen

Crochet American Flag Blanket Junior 🇺🇸 🧶

 Junior American Flag Afghan

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Purchases of the American Flag Blanket, all include the Heart Pillow, Medium Plush size, when you purchase the pattern or blanket on Etsy!

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes!

American Flag Poncho

Diverse Stitch Boho Granny American Flag Poncho 

Fourth of July 2025 Release 🎉🇺🇸🧨

Happy 4th of July! 🎉

This year to celebrate the Fourth of July, Doily Designs was moved by the Lord to share this wearable American Flag design. 

The flag poncho not only looks fashionable, but feels fabulous! 

Interested in purchasing an American Flag Poncho for yourself or another to dress up in Patriotic style, visit; Doily Designs Etsy.

Poncho is inspired by Doily Designs Boho Granny American Flag Blanket, but with lacy stars, and condensed stripes.

We are loving this design, and can't wait to share the pattern. Check back or contact Cathleen for details.

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and Happy Fourth of July! 🧨🎉🇺🇸🎉

God bless America 🇺🇸

4th of July Crochet

Crochet Patterns for Independence Day, and year round American Pride. 🧨🎉

 Doily Designs Americana crochet patterns in many shapes and sizes, from bed to table, and more!

Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic crochet. 🧨

Find links to various 4th of July crochet patterns below, including free pattern link at bottom of page. Or visit Doily Designs Etsy for availability.

American Flag HEARTS in various sizes ♥️

Fourth of July crochet patterns like this fun, quick, and easy Americana Doily Pattern. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Creations)

Classic, fun and easy Popsicle Holders are handy for frozen Summertime treats. Keep hands clean, and cozy with Patriotic red, white, and blue Popsicle Cozies, or choose various other colors for different looks, like watermelon 🍉 

2 in 1 pattern gives directions to create several size holders, including can cozy, and lotion tote.

Popsicle pttern is new updated, 2.0 version, with crocheted in 'stars'.

And more!

Independence Day crochet from Doily Designs includes the popular Boho Granny American Flag Blanket patterns.

Original King/Queen, and Junior American Flag blankets patterns, and Blankets

American Flag Heart Patterns, from tiny to large snuggly sizes.

Americana Bunting crochet pattern.

Tiny Lip Balm, ChapStick Holder Pattern

Firecracker 🧨 Starburst Pattern

Patriotic Washcloth Pattern

Americana Star Coaster Pattern

Patriotic Water bottle carrier Pattern

Patriotic Phone Pouch 3 in 1 Pattern

Find Patriotic Mint Chocolate Chip Doily Pattern free here on Doily Designs blog.

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy Independence Day! 🎉🧨

Patriotic Phone Pouch

3 in 1 pattern, Patriotic Crochet Phone Pouch Pattern.

3 designs in red, white, and blue, for a Patriotic phone tote.

Or in a variety of colors for various different looks.

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Americana Diverse Stitch Doily

American Flag crochet Collection includes the Americana Doily Pattern, and more,

Absolutely LOVE this share of SarahCraftCreation patriotic doily!

Sarah captured the American Spirit, with such beauty, in her lovely photo of her crochet Americana Diverse Stitch Doily creation.  Visit her shop at SarahCraftCreation. Thank you for sharing!

This Memorial Day, Independence Day, or to share your American Pride year round, crochet 1 Americana Doily for a centerpiece, or a whole set of patriotic placemats.

Crochet pattern is made with worsted weight yarn, and works up quickly for a festive gift or decoration. Colors can be changed to alter the pattern theme for year round use.

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Thankful for Veterans of America

Doily Designs is Thankful for American's who have served, or are serving in the US Military, and protecting this great Country. Thank you Vets of America!

Doily Designs, on Etsy, offers several American Flag crochet items including patterns and completed blankets, heart pillows and more. All things American in Doily Designs shop are now on sale.

Gift an American Flag Blanket to share your gratitude to a US Military Vet, or treat yourself to some snuggly Patriotism.

Find more in Doily Designs American Flag Collection here on the blog or Etsy.

Thank you for stopping by.

&

Thank you for your service!

American Flag Blanket

This Election Day, while you are waiting on Election Day results, wrap up and stay snug in a crochet American Flag Blanket, by Doily Designs.

Whichever candidates may win, we have our American Pride in common.

Share your pride and snuggle up with a King/Queen American Flag Blanket, the Junior American Flag Throw Blanket, or grab the PATTERNS for either for the King/Queen or Junior American Flag Throw Blanket Pattern, and start crocheting your own afghan to snuggle up with. 

Patterns and blankets all include Medium Medium American Flag Heart Pillow Plush and/or pattern!

Some items can now be found for sale on Ebay.

I 💜 America

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy VOTING!

Lip Balm Tote Flavor Designs

Seasonal Lip Balm Tiny Tote Crochet Pattern

in fun Seasonal Flavors

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall,

A tiny tote to fit them all!

Back to School Apple Core, Candy Corn, and so much more! 

 

Chapstick stays safe, and handy in its fun crochet tiny tote cozy.

Add jump rings and attach to a purse or backpack, or toss yours in your bag to keep your lip balms safe in all these fun designs;

Apple Core, Candy Cane, Candy Corn, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Watermelon Slice, Pink Ribbon, Patriotic, and Plain.

My new personal favorite Tiny Tote flavor is the Neapolitan Ice Cream

Or is it the Patriotic? 🤔

NO! It's the Apple Core.

Oh, jeez.... I like them all.

These would make great gifts for folks like myself that always need a chapstick handy 😅

Find the Seasonal flavor Lip Balm Tiny Tote pattern on Etsy.

Sneak peak at the latest (This ones for Liz, also always needs her chapstick handy ... apples and trees. 💜) 

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Americana Crochet

Share your American Pride Year round 💙

Doily Designs American Flag Collection

Try out one of Doily Designs smaller projects, like the interesting Americana Coaster patterns, festive Americana Washcloth/Dishcloth, and the fun and easy Diverse Stitch Doily works up quick to make sets. Work your way up to a larger project with the Boho Granny American Flag Blanket, in King/Queen pattern, and Junior pattern.

Boho Granny Crochet American Flag Pattern Collection found on Doily Designs Etsy

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!