Filet Crochet Patterns

Filet crochet turns a simple grid of open and solid mesh into pictures and lettering.

These Edwardian books are full of charts for alphabets, monograms, borders, birds, flowers and table linens. The grids also work for cross stitch and beadwork.
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Vintage filet crochet charts

Filet crochet uses a grid of open and solid squares to draw pictures and letters, so every pattern is simply a chart. Edwardian filet books are full of alphabets, monograms, birds, flowers, borders and table linens.

Our guide Filet crochet charts explained shows how to read them.

Filet Crochet Patterns: questions & answers

How do you read a filet crochet chart?
Each empty square is an open mesh (a chain space) and each filled square is a solid block of stitches. Work the chart row by row, turning at the end of each row.
Can filet crochet charts be used for cross stitch?
Yes. Filet charts are grids, so the alphabets, borders and motifs also work for cross stitch, knitting colourwork and beadwork.
What can I make with filet crochet?
Table runners, doilies, pillow tops, curtain panels, bookmarks, guest towel borders and lettered pieces such as monogrammed linens.