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.
2 inch crochet CROSS Pendant, for add ons, necklaces, rosaries, and more.
Crochet Cross Pendant Pattern
Written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko Ⓒ 2025
Skill: Easy
Yarn: Small amounts of your choice worsted weight, size 4 yarn.
Hook: E (4 mm) hook
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sc: Single Crochet
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Begin
Make a Mr, Ch 1,
8 Sc in mr,
Ch 7, Hdc in 3rd ch and next 4 chs, Sl st in next Sc in mr, Sl st in next sc
*Ch 4, Hdc in 3rd and 4th ch sps, Sl st in next sc, Sl st in next sc,* repeat * to * 2 x's to form a Cross, fasten off, weave ends.
Make 2,
Line up 2 pcs and TOP Sl st together;
(2 Sl st on short side, Ch 1, 1 Sl st on end, Ch 1, 2 on side, Sl St in center) for short sides, (3 Sl st on long side, Ch 1, 1 Sl st on end , 3 Sl st on side, Sl st in middle)
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Below, double top Sl St with accent color.
Visit here on this blog to see more Crochet Cross Patterns.
Fun, quick, and easy little Easter Egg Bags. A great way to hang eggs, carry eggs, and fill eggs with treats, and goodies of all kinds (Jelly Beans are our favorite 😊).🐣 These cute Beggs are fun to make and decorate.
The always useful, quick and easy Holiday Dishcloth makes a nice gift.
Here at Doily Designs, we have not seen this used anywhere else, and having used it quite a bit on edges lately, I have decided to give this stitch combo a name, and call it the Riffle Edge.
Riffle Edge seen below on the Easter Lotus Mandala 🐰 🐣
Riffle edge looks best with contrasting colors.
This stitch combo is so simple, and gives an interesting look and texture to an otherwise simple, plain edge. Americana Coaster Pattern seen below.
The Riffle Edge stitch combo works nicely on projects both large and small. Like on the Valentine's Day Heart Coaster seen below.
Lately, this has been a favorite edge to use on anything from blankets, doilies, coasters, and more.
This simple, but interesting combo gives a little something extra to the look and feel of a crochet edge.
Below is an example of the use of the Riffle Edge on the Lacy Layers of Love Valentines Heart Coasters.
Riffle Edge Graph Pattern
NOTE that this edge looks best when done with at least 2 contrasting colors.
For more patterns with the Riffle Edge, stop by Doily Designs shop on Etsy. Written instructions in patterns.
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Best wishes, happy crocheting, and happy Riffling!
With hook from E - H, depending on size of heart desired.
Special Stitches
Dc (Double Crochet): YO 2 x's, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 2, YO, pull thru 2.
Hdc (Half Double Crochet): YO 2 x's on hook, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps.
Mr: (Magic Ring) Loop yarn as if making a slip knot leaving large circle and working over tail. A.k.a; loop yarn around 2 fingers, insert hook, pull loop thru, slip loop off fingers leaving large circle and working over tail and into circle. After joining last stitch, pull tail to gently but firmly close circle.
Stitch Key
BegDc: Beginning Double Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
lp: Loop
Sc: Single Crochet
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Sp: Space
St: Stitch
YO: Yarn Over
Begin: Make a Mr, Ch 1
Rnd 1: working in mr, Sc, Ch 1, (Hdc, Ch1) 5 x's, Dc, (Hdc, Ch 1) 5 x's, Sc, Ch 1, Sl st in mr, fasten off, weave ends.
Try with different hooks for different heart sizes.
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Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy Valentines! 💝
