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Llommy Fun

Llommy having some fun in the sun.

Llommy, the Llama Mama crochet plush, has been one of the cutest projects that I have done in years, and is still a favorite. 

Llommy is made using Nellas Cottage Boho Llama applique pattern, turned into a plushie.

 Follow the Llommy link to read more about how I made Llommy

Llommy pops her head up here and there. So say 'Hi' if you spot Llommy out and about. 

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Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Doily Rug



Crochet Doily Rugs


The always fun and useful crochet Doily RUG is a summertime favorite of mine.

Pictured above is a custom rug made based on a customers ideas, along with the a Willow blanket for her beautiful nursery. Photo courtesy of the customer.  

Below and front is a rope rug made with Creative Jewish Mom's wonderful crochet rug pattern. To the back is Doily Designs Shells n Lace doily rug.


The first and original of my shells n lace doily rugs were very inspired by the beautiful design by Villa Varisksenmarja of Creative Jewish Mom.  She was among the first, that I found, to share patterns for the doily rug craze in 2011. Her beautiful design had a big influence on my desire to create and crochet in the round, as well as my Shells n Lace rug pattern.
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Below, a larger Shells n Lace Doily Rug.


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A BIG, fun, and challenging Pineapple DOILY RUG. This 7 foot doily rug was for a wedding prop in 2012.


small Black Mandala Doily Rug



Below Doily Designs Shells n Lace Doily Rug and Pineapple Throw







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May you find joy and inspiration!
Best wishes and happy crocheting!!





Instagram Flashback

Doily Designs Instagram Flashback

2011, My husband, and oldest daughter talked me into getting the Instagram app, and it was a blast sharing with my oldest daughter.  Instagram was also one of the first places I started sharing my crochet. Etsy was were I ended finding most of my clients, so I found myself not using Instagram very much for years.

For me, it was not until the integration of mobile and desktop happened, around 2020, that I began to use Instagram once again. I remain somewhat of a minimal user, for whatever reason, usually technical.

Since the Doily Designs account only goes back to 2018, I started looking back at all the missed years, and having flashbacks.

So now that you are caught up πŸ˜… back to why we are here, a walk down Doily Designs Instagram lane....

Doily Designs Instagram Flashback 

2011 -2014

The rustic photos go with the theme.  It starts with a snapshot of some of the first posts that I ever made on Instagram, obviously it was around Autumn. We just Love Fall. 

The spiderweb, blue & black shawls, and the willow blanket, are made by me, but not by Doily Designs. I designed the rugs, earrings, a doily or 2, and the square blankets, and the art is mine πŸ˜….




 
One more, and I will stop, this was my favorite, but it only ever got one like, so I never made it again, and that was that. They were my own design, but they were square, and I was all about the circles at the time, if you didn't notice. But hey, squares the new round. πŸ˜…


I saw these and I wonder why I didn't I make patterns available for any of these back then?  Then I remember those cute little faces, and I have an 'oh, ya', moment.  πŸ‘ΌπŸ’—

Follow the link, to catch up on the new Doily Designs Instagram page. 

Thank you for stopping by and flashing back with me :)

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!

Diverse Stitch Watermelon Doily

The Diverse Stitch Doily Pattern has been so much fun, that I could not stop with just patriotic, red, white and blue colors. While creating the pattern, I found myself creating several different designs with a very similar pattern. 

One of my personal favorites to emerge from the experiment was the  Diverse Stitch Watermelon Doily Pattern, with its fun summertime look and feel.

Update; Summer 2024 brings an update to this fun Diverse Stitch Watermelon Doily Placemat 2.0 Pattern, with fun useful new stitches (find out more about new stitches here).


Diverse Stitch Watermelon Doily Pattern with shell or plain edge.




All these fun crochet doilies can be made using differen color combinations and Doily Designs Diverse Stitch Doily Pattern to create your own style doily.


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Diverse Stitch Doily

Diverse Stitches Doily 

Different color combinations give this pattern lots of versatility. 

Create placemat doilies in different colors to match your mood, or make sets to match the current Holiday.

Diverse and interesting stitches make this a fun and exciting project to crochet.

Mandala style doily works up quickly to make enough for a a large table setting in a relatively short time.

The design started as part of the Boho Granny American Flag Collection. Wanting to add Diverse Stitches to the name, and unable to stop with just red, white and blue here, I ended up with the Diverse Stitches Doily, pictured below in;

Ocean Waves, and Autumn Charm colors.

Americana Doily

 

The fun doesn't end there, with its endless possibilities. 


Incase anyone is having issues with the watermelon seeds, please visit Youtube, to see the 'how to' video.

I'm lovin' the WATERMELON one!  πŸ‰

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Best wishes and happy crocheting!

Memorial Day Design



Memorial Day 2023




Thank you for your service.
We love America.



Boho Granny American Flag Collection inspired by my Dad, and lifelong encouragement by my Mom! <3

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Americana Bunting

 

Americana Bunting 

& Americana Doily

from Doily Designs' 

Boho Granny American Flag 

Crochet Pattern Collection 

Traditional American flag bunting, with its bright patriotic colors, make this a perfect decoration for all those great Holidays like, Memorial Day, July 4th, Veterans Day, or why not everyday!


Share your love for America and show your US Pride with these fun easy American flag crochet patterns.




(Tiny and medium Bunting, Americana Doily and Patriotic Firecracker Ribbon, pictured above.)


These patterns are all adjustable to design with or without shell edges.

Original Pattern design by Cathleen of Doily Designs ©2021



Works up quickly to make several to easily crochet together and hang sharing your American Pride. At home in the kitchen, hanging out in your car, on your desk at work, these are just a few ideas for great places to decorate and add just the right touch to show your appreciation to all those who served and share the spirit.



Find this pattern and more in Doily Designs Etsy shop.



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May you find joy and inspiration!
Happy Holidays and happy crocheting!





Tiny American Flag Heart Plush

Doily Designs Boho Granny American Flag Crochet Collection

Tiny Heart Pattern

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Tiny HEART 2.0

Find this pattern and more in Doily Designs Etsy shop.



Pattern now includes 2 sizes; 4in/9cm or 5in/11cm size hearts, and new graph for users ease.


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May you find joy and inspiration.
Best wishes and happy crocheting!



Crochet American Flag Heart Pillow Plush


Show your LOVE for AMERICA with this cute and fun pillow plushie.


Crochet pattern can be found in Doily Designs Etsy shop.


This pattern and more are part of Doily Designs original Boho Granny American Flag Crochet Collection.

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Best wishes and happy crocheting!

Patterns by Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko of Doily Designs


Crochet Baby Bib


Crochet baby bib is a great baby shower gift for a that special little princess.  


 

With all the February Love inspiration, along with all the January babies, these precious bibs come to mind. You can find a similar pattern for this adorable baby bib on Ravelry by Sonea Delvon
Mine is winged, but was inspired by Sonea's beautiful idea, and shared by Moogly Blog in the crochet baby round up.

February also inspires us to color and paint πŸ’–
I love my children πŸ’–


(drawing above was done in 2014)


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πŸ’– Happy Valentine's πŸ’–

May you have lots of LOVE and JOY! 

Best wishes, and happy crocheting!!


Cranberry Pineapple Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

⭐  Doily Designs Cranberry Pineapple  Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern One of a kind tree skirt  is an eye catching take on the classic ...