Return to the gentle graces of old-fashioned home decorating with filet crochet. Protect a table with a lacy, eight-sided doily. Add eye appeal to a comfortable seat with a charming three-piece chair set. Or display the family name in a frame.

If you thought filet crochet was just for doilies, think again - this collection of designs is a fresh new look at this traditional crochet technique. Learn to filet crochet with this collection of 17 crochet patterns for filet crochet garments including sweaters, tanks, tee shirts and cardigans. Filet crochet only uses two stitches in a grid formation - chain stitch and double crochet (if you're American, treble if you're in the UK). This stitch combination creates a mesh-like fabric which is great for showing different motifs and patterns. Filet crochet was traditionally worked using cotton perle thread and used to create delicate home décor projects like placemats, coasters and tablecloths as well as curtains. This fun collection takes it to another level by working it in thicker yarn and shows how impactful it can be when it's used for garments. There will be a wide range of motifs from abstract chevrons through to recognisable motifs for hearts, honeycomb and even Christmas trees, so you can make fun fashion pieces without worrying about complicated colourwork. The designs include sweaters and cardigans for the cooler months as well as lighter pieces including a tank top and tee shirts for warmer weather. Author Lauren Willis, explains everything you need to know about how to work in filet crochet, including how to follow a chart to work the motifs, the stitches required and other tips and tricks. The 17 project patterns are written in US crochet terminology but there is information about the equivalent UK terms, and other technical information such as yarn weights and hook sizes. The size grading for all of the featured projects ranges from small adult (tween) up to another 10 sizes so the patterns are very size inclusive.

"7 great projects & a complete alphabet"--Cover.

A filet is simply a means of opening up your stitches to produce a pattern that appears when you look at the project. There are so many ways to create a design just by leaving holes in your crochet, as you can see from the patterns in this book! Let's get started with the filet crochet technique to make something! I'm sure one of these patterns would be perfect for your next project. Now is the time to get this book!!

Box Set: The Complete Guide on Learning How to Crochet from Beginner to Expert Learn the Basic from Reading Patterns, Corner 2 Corner Technique, Ripple and Wave Technique, Intarsia Crochet, Fair Isle Crochet, Tapestry Crochet, Filet Crochet and Broomstick Lace Hello and thank you for purchasing this Box Set on How to Crochet. Together we will learn the basic stitches and techniques used in the art of crochet. We'll also learn about the hooks and equipment you need to start out and all about yarn and its various uses. Next we'll pick up hook and yarn and get started on some basic projects. My goal for this book is to spark a love of crochet in you and help you get started on this popular and timeless fiber art. We will also explore how to read charts and graphs, different types of colorworks, and I will share tips on designing your own patterns. These are important skills for an expert crocheter because if you know how to read and work charts and graphs you open up an entire new world of patterns for you to explore. We will also learn some exciting expert techniques such as Filet. I hope this volume, Expert Crochet, will encourage you and sparks your creativity to reach an even higher level of crochet skills.

Crochet is back in fashion, a favorite with today's up-and-coming textile designers. That's why so many people want to learn its simple, textural, and attractive stitches. From choosing yarns and hooks to making a loop and foundation chain, from doing simple edgings to working in rounds, would-be crocheters will find all the basics of the craft right here. Holding the hook, checking the gauge, reading standard patterns, stitching filet crochet--everything is covered in great detail with full-page photos and close-up drawings. The projects begin with an easy pot-holder and progress to blankets for babies and adults; striped and scalloped cushions, scarves, purses, and Christmas decorations.

Filet crochet produces delightful designs and motifs on an open mesh background, perfect for incorporating into garments and accessories, or for making blankets, cushions, and scarves. numbers, letters, and geometric patterns; repeat designs for borders and larger items. -Each design includes an easy-to-follow chart, clear swatch photograph and working instructions, as well as inspiring ideas for mixing and matching the designs in the book. -Key techniques are clearly demonstrated from basic stitches to blocking and joining finished pieces, and a handy fold-out flap reminds you how to use the charts as you work.

Dorothy Wilks' latest book, Filet Crochet; Learn the Timeless Art of Filet Crochet, introduces you to the age old art of Filet crochet. With Filet crochet you can create stunning pieces of art by crocheting pictures into flat crochet using solid mesh and open mesh stitches. Used with thread and just about any weight of yarn, Filet is one of the most enduring and popular forms of crochet. In her book Dorothy introduces you to the basics of the Filet technique, the stitches used and how to crochet them, how to read a graph pattern, and how to crochet your very first Filet project. With her easy to understand instruction and clear images you will learn how to Filet crochet in no time.She explains how the different stitches come together in a pattern. These include: Open Mesh Stitch Solid Mesh Stitch Lacet Stitch Rectangles Big Squares How Sociopaths Blend In Dorothy also includes her own original easy Filet patterns for you to practice your newly learned skills. She also includes a size chart for afghans so that you can create your own Filet afghan in sizes ranging from receiving blankets to king size beds. She also explains the math and how to figure out how many Filet motifs you will need for an afghan. Each stitch and step is fully explained and she also encourages you to create your own Filet charts. If you've always admired the delicate beauty of Filet crochet and you know how to crochet a chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches, this book is your first step to learning how to not only crochet Filet stitches, but how to read a Filet chart. Don't miss out on this great resource and welcome addition to any crochet artist's library.Black and White Version**Buy It Now