Filet crochet

[Janfreed]

Hello...glad to have found this online. Love crocheting... Been doing it for number of years... but always looking for helpful ideas and information.

[kl1000]

Welcome to the Forum. I crochet doilies

[Jean Marie]

Hi Jan. Glad you joined us.

[NanaErnestine]

Hello Jan-
welcome to the forum. I like to crochet many things. Baby clothes, blankets, booties, jewelry and doilies.

[SusansSoulShines]

I've come to really enjoy working with filet, you can do so many designs with it, and it's so delicate too! It helps me develop more patience as well.

[SusansSoulShines]

just remember the open squares are open on your work and closed squares are filled with stitches and I'd make a larger chart to follow, and draw a line through the parts that you have done so you can keep up with your work. It's my first time doing a filet crochet too and I just got done doing a tapestry for the first time! I discovered a larger chart to follow and cross off was a good thing to have to follow. I plan on doing that with my filet pattern too. Good luck with yours!

There are loads of tutorials videos and step by step pics all over the internet, that's how I learn everything! Have fun!

[janies00]

Looks like we are all in agreement as to enlarging the pattern. I haven't done a lot of filet but I do get a lot of satisfaction out of the finished item when I have done it. Reminds me of things I have from my Mother in law and her mother that they had crocheted. Enjoy the challenge, you can do it, and the pride of accomplishment once it's finished is a nice feeling. Just take your time.

Janie