DISCOVER THE DIAGONAL FILET STITCH
Are you ready to explore a different crochet style with a stunning, eye-catching design? Let me introduce you to the Diagonal Filet Stitch, one of the unique stitches featured in our 2024 Sampler Blanket CAL. Perfect for beginners, this stitch adds a fun and interesting flair to your crochet projects.
WHAT IS FILET CROCHET?
Filet crochet is an art form that creates patterns or images within your crochet project by strategically placing filled and open spaces. It’s a beautiful technique that relies on a simple, basic stitch to produce intricate and captivating designs.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS FILET STITCH
Beginner-Friendly: Despite its impressive appearance, this stitch is perfect for beginners. If you can master one basic crochet stitch, you're already halfway there!
Elegant and Versatile: The diagonal layout adds a modern twist to the traditional filet crochet, making your projects stand out.
Quick and Fun: This stitch works up quickly, providing instant gratification and making it an enjoyable addition to your crochet repertoire.
YARN SELECTION
For this project, we’re sticking with our go-to, Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino. This yarn is perfect for its lovely sheen, soft feel, and the added bonus of being machine washable—ideal for a project that's going to get a lot of love.
Color Choice: For Square Five, we're using color #60/Blackberry Wine. This deep purple hue will beautifully showcase the open stitches that are created with this simple Filet Stitch pattern.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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MATERIALS:
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino or any Size 3/DK Weight Yarn
Crochet hook size G/6 - 4.25mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Yarn or Tapestry Needle
KITS
Want everything you need in one place? Check out our 2024 Sampler Blanket CAL Kits. These kits include all the materials required for a seamless and enjoyable crochet experience.
PATTERN OVERVIEW
Here’s a quick overview of what to expect with this square:
Multiple Stitch Count: This pattern works in multiples of 9 + 2.
Foundation and Setup: Start with a foundation chain, setting the base for your Filet Square.
Row-by-Row Instructions: The pattern guides you through each row, detailing where to place your stitches to form the distinct diagonal filet pattern.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By completing this square, you’ll gain:
Proficiency in learning a Filet technique.
Skills in applying finishing touches to make your crochet work look seamless.
FILET STITCH PATTERN
Dimensions: 13 x 13 inches Gauge: 46 stitches per Row/25 Rows
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology):
ch / Chain
st / Stitch
sk / Skip
dc/ Double Crochet
For a convenient, printable version, the PDF pattern is available for purchase below:
PATTERN INSTRUCTION:
Foundation Chain: Start by chaining 47.
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook, (skipped 2 chs count as your first dc st),
make one dc in each ch across. (Total 46 sts)
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first dc), turn, sk the first st, dc in the next 3 sts,
ch 2, sk 2 sts, *dc in the next 7 sts, ch 2, sk 2.*
Repeat * to * across row ending with a dc in the last 4 chs.
(Total 5 ch 2's, 36 dcs)
Row 3: ch 2, turn, sk first st, dc in the next 3 sts,
make 2 dc around the 2 chs, ch 2, sk 2 sts,
*dc in the next 5 sts, make 2 dc around the 2 chs, ch 2, sk 2 sts *.
Repeat * to * across row ending with 2 dc sts.
(Total 5 ch 2's, 36 dcs)
Row 4: ch 3 (counts as first dc + ch 1), turn,
sk first 2 dc, make 2 dc around the 2 chs, dc in
the next 5 sts, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, make 2 dc around the 2 chs,
dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending with 6 dc sts.
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 2), turn, sk the first st
because the first 2 chs counts as the first dc st and will
take the first st sp, sk the next 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts,
*make 2 dc around the 2 chs, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row. In the last ch 3, dc around the first
ch and dc in the 2nd ch.
Row 6: ch 2, turn, dc in the next 4 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 dc,
*make 2 dc around the 2 chs, dc in the next 5 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making 2 dc around the first 2 chs
and dc in the third ch of the ch 4.
Row 7: ch 2, turn, dc in the next 2 sts, make 2 dc around the ch 2,
*ch 2, sk next 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts, make 2 dc around the ch 2. *
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making a dc in the 2nd ch
of the turning ch from the row below.
Row 8: ch 4, turn, sk the first st and the next 2 sts,
*make 2 dc in the next ch 2, dc in the next 5 sts,
ch 2, sk next 2 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making one dc in the
last 5 sts.
Row 9: Ch 3, turn, sk the first 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts,
*make 2 dc around the ch 2, ch 2, sk next 2 sts,
dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making 2 dc around
the first 2 chs and dc in the 3rd ch.
Row 10: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next 5 sts,
*ch 2, sk next 2 sts, make 2 dc around the ch 2,
dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row with one dc around
the ch-1 and one dc in the 2nd ch.
Row 11: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next st, *make 2 dc
around the ch 2, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row. In the last 4 sts, dc in the
first 3 sts, dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch from
the row below.
Row 12: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next st,
*ch 2, sk 2 sts, make 2 dc around the ch 2,
dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending with dc in the
last 3 sts and one dc in the 2nd ch of the turning
ch from the row below.
Row 13: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next 5 sts,
*make 2 dc in the ch 2 sp, ch 2, sk next 2 sts,
dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by chaining 1 and
making a dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch from
the row below.
Row 14: Ch 2, turn, make 1 dc around the ch-1, dc in
the next 5 sts, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, make 2 dc in the
ch 2 sp, dc in the next 5 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending the row with a
ch 2, sk 2 sts, and dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch
from the row below.
Row 15: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc around the ch 2 sp,
*ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts, make 2 dc in the
ch 2 sp.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row with 4 dc and
dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch from the row below.
Row 16: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2,
sk the next 2 sts, *make 2 dc around the ch 2 sp,
dc in the next 5 sts, ch 2 sk 2 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row with 2 dc and a
dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch from the row below.
Row 17: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next 4 sts, make 2 dc
around the ch 2 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts,
make 2 dc around the ch 2 sp.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making 2 dc
around the ch 2, 2 dc and then dc in the 2nd
ch of the turning ch 2 from the row below.
Row 18: Ch 2, turn, make 2 dc around the ch 2 sp,
*dc in the next 5 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, make 2 dc around
the ch 2 sp.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row with a dc in
5 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in the 2nd ch of the turning ch
from the row below.
Row 19: Ch 2, turn, dc in the ch 1 sp,
ch 2, sk 2 sts,
*dc in the next 5 sts, make 2 dc around
the ch 2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row with 5 dc
and then dc in the 2nd ch of turning ch
from the row below.
Row 20: Ch 2, turn, dc in the next 3 sts, ch 2,
sk 2 sts, *make 2 dc around the ch 2 sp,
dc in the next 5 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts.*
Repeat * to * across row ending row by making 2 dc
around the ch 2 sp, dc in the next st and dc in the
2nd ch of the turning ch from the row below.
Row 21-24: Repeat rows 3-20
Row 25: ch 2, turn,
make one dc in each st and ch across row.
At the end of row 25 DO NOT TIE OFF WORK.
We will be making a dc border around the whole
square to meet 13 inch wide x 13 inch long dimension.
Border:
ch 2, turn
make one dc in each st across row.
At the end of row, in the last or corner st,
make 3 dc.
Along the side of the work, make 2 dc in the
side of each row. In the side of the last row
make 1 dc, find the corner st,
make 3 dc, turn work.
Make one dc in the bottom of each st across.
In the last st make 3 dc, turn work.
For the fourth side, make 1 dc in the side of the first row.
Then make 2 dc in the side of each row after that.
In the 4th corner, make 2 dc and sl st into
the first dc of border to close.
Tie off and weave in your ends.
SIZE CHART
This Chart was created from a gauge using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Wool and Crochet Hook G/6 - 4.25mm
Size | Dimensions | Chains & Groups Per Row | Number of Rows | Approximate Amount of Yarn Needed for Size |
Receiving Blanket | 39 inches wide x 39 inches long | Ch 146 144 stitches | 79 Rows | 1,332 yds |
Crib | 39 inches wide x 52 inches long | Ch 146 144 stitches | 106 Rows | 1,776 yds |
Small Throw | 52 inches wide x 65 inches long | Ch 200 198 stitches | 135 Rows | 2,960 yds |
Large Throw | 65 inches wide x 78 inches long | Ch 245 243 stitches | 162 Rows | 4,440 yds |
Twin | 65 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 245 243 stitches | 190 Rows | 5,180 yds |
Full | 78 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 299 297 stitches | 190 Rows | 6,216 yds |
Queen | 91 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 344 342 stitches | 190 Rows | 7,252 yds |
King | 104 inches wide x 91 inches long | Ch 398 396 stitches | 190 Rows | 8,288 yds |
I hope you'll follow the Sampler Blanket CAL or incorporate this pattern into a project of your own. This is the fifth stitch in our series, and I can't wait to share the next seven fun & creative stitches with you!
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Stay tuned for Square Six as we continue our crochet adventure in the 2024 Sampler Blanket Crochet Along!
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