American Flag Collection

Doily Designs

Boho Granny American Flag 

Crochet Pattern Collection

Crochet American Flag Pattern Collection features the Boho Granny Diverse Stitch American Flag BlanketBoho Granny Diverse Stitch American Flag Blanket, & the American Flag Heart Pillow set. Collection also includes,  Patriotic Mandala Doily, USA Star Coaster, Tiny Star & Tiny Star Charm,  Firecracker the Owl Pillow, Patches the Patriotic Owl Phone Pal, Patriotic Popsicle Holders,  plus more. 

These items can be found handmade especially for you at Doily Designs on Etsy.

Patriotic pattern book comes with illustrated instructions to create each of these spirited new, USA inspired, crochet collectables. If you prefer, you can find each pattern sold separately.

 Boho Granny Diverse Stitch American Flag Blanket

American Flag Heart Pillow Collection, Tiny Heart...

along with large, medium and small, versatile American Flag Heart Pillow patterns.

Find the 9 x 9 in adorable little, patriotic lovey size Small American Flag Heart Pillow Plush made for you, or grab yourself a hook, yarn and the pattern on Etsy, as well as Ravelry.

The versatile Small American Flag Pillow Pattern, can be made up in a variety of colors, including  Texas Heart

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Tiny & Original Americana Bunting

Diverse Stitch Americana Doily to match.

Diverse Stitch Americana Doily

Diversity in colors and stitches make this a fun project to create different looks and designs.

Patches the Patriotic Owl Phone Pal

Pattern includes instructions to make Patches in a variety of ways!

Patriotic Mandala Doily

Free pattern

Patriotic Mandala Doily is a quick and easy, versatile pattern for creating this great table topper in a multitude of colors like this fun Summertime Watermelon Doily.

Patriotic Popsicle Holders

USA Star Coaster

And More~!

~Summer 2021~

Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2021

Inspired by my Dad♡

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Planter Cozy

 Super Simple Planter 🍀 Cozy

This was a quick addition to a gift for my MIL. I had designed her the Crochet Mandala Doily Rug. It was made with 2 strands of cotton held together, and when I finished, there was lots of leftover yarn. These yarn scraps were great for adding a few small gifts to match her rug gift. One of these small gifts was this simple planter cover. It slides on and off easily, and for decorative purpose and extra security, it has a drawstring bow. There is no bottom, to allow for water drainage.

I recommend cotton for this, but you could use anything you choose. Here is a quick rundown of what I did. Sorry, it is not in pattern format.

Using a large hook, like a K hook. 

Make a Ch long enough to fit around the planter, in multiples of 5. 

You do not want it loose or the finished cozy may be too loose. 

Join without twisting, with a Sl st in beg Ch, 

(Ch 5 = Dc), (Ch 2, Dc) in same sp,

 *Skip 1, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc),* repeat * to * around. 

Joining with Sl st in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5,

Sl st into Ch 2 sp,

Repeating (V = Dc, Ch 2, Dc), in each Vst's Ch 2 space, for as many rnds as needed. FO. Make a Ch for a drawstring, and thread through each V.

I designed and gave her these back in 2011. She had that pot sitting outside for more than 5 years, nurturing the plant we had given her. She ended up planting the flowers in her garden and retiring the pot. The rug was also there for just as long, if not longer. I still see her put it out every now and then. ♡ 

Crochet Mandala Doily Rug

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Small Crochet American Flag Heart Plush Pillow Pattern

Small Crochet American Flag ♡ Heart Plush Pillow Pattern

This Boho Granny, crochet American flag pillow is made with modern chunky bohemian crochet style. 

Pattern for Small Crochet American Flag Pattern is a 10 page illustrated guide to create this cute flag plushy. With the versatile pattern, you can create more than just the American flag, including solid, striped, mirror flag and rainbow hearts!

This is not tightly crocheted Amigurumi, which makes this a more laid back crochet project. Fun to experiment with different color combinations for all your different friends!

Written in US crochet terms.

Intermediate skill level.

Uses small amount of worsted weight yarn.

F hook, tapestry needle and straight pins.

Poly fil fiber stuffing.

Finished heart measures approximately 9 x 9 inches.

Inspired by my Dad ♡ and his love for America!

We ♡ America!

American Flag Pattern

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Now available to purchase on Ravelry!

Crochet Tiny Star Pattern

 Tiny ⭐ Star

Free crochet pattern for 

Tiny Star

This tiny crochet star works up in a flash to make several for appliqués. 

Written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2021

Written in US terms
Skill: Easy

Yarn: Most any yarn will work, a very small amount (approximately 1 yd a star)

Hook: E (4 - 3.5mm)

Gauge: not crucial

(Try different size hooks and yarns for different size stars. Note that the 1st three pictures are cotton yarn, and the 4th picture is acrylic ww yarn.)

Stitch Key

Ch: Chain

Sl st: Slip Stitch

mr: Magic ring, (please, see **special stitches** at bottom of page)

To make:

1)  Make a mr,

2)  (Ch 2, Sl st into 2nd Ch from the hook, Sl st into mr) 5 x's for 5 point star. 

Pull tail gently but firmly and securely closed.

 Note; Make sure the tail is pulled tightly with no hole in the center, you may feel a slight pop as it untwist to pull out slack. Do not pull too tightly, though, as this can break the yarn.

Weave the center end first, incase it does break, then weave the last used end into beg Ch 1 sp, this helps connect that stitch and shape your star. Give points of the star a little tug for shape. 

**Special Stitches**

Magic ring: Holding yarn between thumb and first 2 fingers on left hand, wrap yarn around first 2 fingers so the yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you, insert the hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grabbing second, hanging strand next to it with your hook and pull yarn through the loop. Make a chain, and begin the pattern, working in the circle around the tail of the yarn. For closing, untwist the tail from the loop, join before pulling tightly closed, pull gently but firmly, closing slack in the center of the circle.

Please, convo if you have questions or comments.

Tiny Star would make a great addition to the new Small Crochet American Flag Heart Plush Pillow!

Pillow patterns can be found in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

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Christmas Crochet Ideas & Crochet Donations

Silver Santa 💙

Are you in need of some crochet inspiration? Maybe you are wanting someone to crochet for and your kids have enough crochet hats and scarves and you are feeling generous. Please consider donating your wonderful crochet items to Silver Santa. 

Silver Santa is a non profit senior citizen program providing care packages and a day of joy during the holiday season to low-income senior citizens, veterans, and persons with disabilities living in assisted living and nursing home communities or home-bound. 

                         

Find Silver Santa on Facebook

 

Let's not forget Red Santa

So proud of my MOM! 💗🌸  

Mr & Mrs Claus have been helping people and enriching lives for over 20 years and I couldn't be prouder!

Crochet ideas and inspiration;

Great free pattern for this nifty walker bag.

 Sweet Potato 3 has created this beautiful crochet blanket pattern for the music lover. The guitar blanket is among many other instrumental blankets, including piano and violin.

Sweet Potato 3 also shares this cute crochet beanie pattern, available at Sweet Potato 3.

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Happy crocheting!!

Summertime Watermelon Mandala Doily

 Fun, summertime watermelon mandala doily.

Summertime Watermelon Mandala Doily made with Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily Pattern and using Hobby Lobby, I love this Cotton, Red, Apple Green and Forest, 

with K hook, measures approx. 13 in.

Changing colors of last 2 rounds and using 10 Dc.

Pattern can also be found in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Make a Watermelon, patriotic, or other color combo doily. Mandala doily works up quickly to make them all.

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Free Patriotic Mandala Doily

Free Crochet Pattern
Patriotic Mandala Doily

Written by Doily Designs ~ Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko ©2014

Free crochet pattern for this decorative mandala doily.

Printable pattern available on Google Docs.

Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Written in US crochet terms

Skill:  Beginner, Easy

Hook:  Size L (11 - 8 mm) and/or K (10 - 6.5)

Yarn:  Small amount of size 4 ww/worsted weight yarn. 

            Pictured doilies use, Hobby Lobby, "I Love This Cotton!", red, white and blue, 

            Watermelon/I love this cotton, burnt sienna, apple green and forest.

Measures:  Approximately 13 inches across (K hook/11 inch)

Note:  Try different yarns and different hooks for different sizes and feels. 

            

Stitch Key

Ch = chain stitch                        Pic = picot

Sc = single crochet                    lp = loop

Dc = double crochet                  mr = magic ring

Sl st = slip stitch                        Vst = v stitch

sp = space                                 Sh = shell

Special Stitches

Vst/Vstitch:  (Dc, Ch sp, Dc) in same space.

Sh/Shell:  (2 Dc, Ch sp, 2 Dc) in same space.

Pic/Picot:  Ch 2, sc in 2nd Ch from the hook, continue as instructed.

mr/magic ring:  please see instructions *mr* following end of pattern.

  

Beg with *mr* 

Rnd 1:  Ch 3 = Dc, do 19 Dc in lp, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, (Dc, Ch 1) in each Dc around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4 

             (20 Dc , 20 - Ch 1 sps)

Rnd 3:  Sl st into Ch 1 sp, Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, Dc in same sp, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc = Vst) in

             each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4, fasten off and change color

             here. (20 Vsts)

Rnd 4:  Join with next color in Ch 1 sp of previous Rnd, Ch 5 = Dc + Ch 2, Dc in

             same sp, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5 

             (20 Vsts)

Rnd 5:  Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in same sp, (2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc 

             = Sh) in each sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 5 (20 Shs)

Rnd 6:  Sl st into next Dc, Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in same sp,

             (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, fasten off, change colors here

             (20 Shs)

Rnd 7:  Join with next color in Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in same sp, 

            (2 Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Shs)

Rnd 8:  Sl st in Dc, Sl st in Ch 3 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc 8 x's in same sp, *(2 Dc, Ch 2,

             2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, 9 Dc in next Ch 3 sp*, repeat from * to * around,

             ending with Sh, fasten off, change colors (10 Shs, 10 groups of 9 Dc)

Rnd 9:  Join with starting color in 1st Dc of 9 Dc, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc in each of next 8 Dc

             *(2 Dc, Pic, 2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, Dc in each of next 9 Dc*, repeat * to *

             around, ending with Sh/Pic, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3, fasten off. Weave

             ends. Wash and block.

*Mr/Magic Ring:

Holding the yarn with your thumb, wrap yarn around your first 2 fingers on your left

hand, leave the tail so that yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you. Insert your hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grab the yarn with your hook and pull yarn through the loop. Make a chain, according to pattern. To close, unwind the tail from around the center loop (if twisted), pull the tail gently but tightly, closing the circle, follow the pattern as instructed.

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Printable pattern available on Google Docs.

Pdf downloadable pattern also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

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Crochet American Flag Pillow

 Crochet Boho Granny, I Love America Heart Throw Pillow 

Celebrate your patriotic spirit with this one of a kind American Flag heart plush pillow.

Pillows come in multiple sizes, including, Large and snuggly, Medium squeeze-able, and Small plushie size. Find all 3 sizes in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

A size for everyone.

Large heart can be made with crochet stars (seen above), or embroidered stars (seen below).

Choose from multiple edge designs to give you just the right look to accent your pillow and home with your love for America.  (Plain Blue Edge, pictured above)

Red, White & Blue Fringe.

Gold Tassel Edge among others.

New Tiny American Flag Heart Pattern, now available!

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Doily Designs Etsy shop, where Crochet America Heart pillows are now available.

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Crochet Market Bag

This is still one of my favorite bags.  Functional with classic pineapple motif.

With the arrival of Spring comes outdoor activities, and while gearing up for fun, I came across this great market bag that I made quite a while back. Even through the years, it is still a favorite. These are great for poolside, as well as a trip to the store or market. Heartmade Crafts has a paid pattern for the Pineapple Market Bag on Ravelry.

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