Grab the ad free, printer friendly version of this pattern from my shops below. Filet crochet forms patterns by filling in parts of a mostly chain stitch mesh with double crochet stitches. Each white square is filet crochet space which consists of 1 double crochet and 2 chain stitches. On the chart below each black square is filet crochet block which consists of 3 double crochet stitches. Patterns are created by combining solid and open meshes, usually working the design in solid meshes on a background of open meshes. It is mostly worked from a graph or a symbol diagram. It uses 2 different techniques – filet crochet block and filet crochet space. This type of crocheted fabric is lacy and it is gridlike. I used 2 mm crochet hook so this was a labour of love but I am so glad I made this design. It is super smooth and doesn’t split at all. I used Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush in Electric Blue. I link these companies and their products because of their quality and service not because of the commission I receive from your purchase. This blog post contains affiliate links and if you click through them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. The pattern has sat on my computer untouched for so long! I have finally decided to release this beauty on my blog. I have originally designed this beautiful Electric Blue Wrap for Simply Crochet magazine. But would you just look at the stunning lacy crochet shawl? This filet crochet shawl only uses two different stitches- double crochet and chain stitch. Then it suddenly hit me! I don’t need fancy stitches and complicated stitch combinations.
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I was exploring different techniques on how to achieve this design.
I had an idea for a lovely blanket using the geometric motif.
That’s exactly how designing this filet crochet shawl come about. And still create a stunning crochet design. But sometimes it is so good just to stick to a couple of basic stitches. Sometimes you can get so carried away by trying to come up with different and unusual stitch combinations.
Consult crochet books or web sites to help you interpret abbreviations. Step 4: Understand pattern abbreviations Understand the most common crochet abbreviations to make reading patterns easier.Typically, empty squares represent open mesh spaces, and a square with an X is used to represent a filled space. Step 3: Understand filet crochet pattern schemes Learn how schemes are displayed in filet crochet patterns.These are the stitches most commonly used with filet crochet. TIP: Master the chain stitch and the double crochet stitch.Step 2: Find a pattern matching your crochet skill level Think about your crochet experience and look for a pattern that matches your skill level - most patterns are rated as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
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