Book Review – Filet Afghans

Filet crochet isn’t just for doilies anymore! These eight charted designs for afghans finish quickly, with pretty images of birds in flight, easy geometrics, a delicate butterfly, or Art Deco florals. You’ll race through the rows of simple stitches, adding the lacy look of filet crochet to your home in a bold new way with an afghan for every room!

Eight designs by Michele Mireau to crochet using medium weight yarn:

• Mulberry Ripple,
• Blue Seagull Fantasy,
• Blueberry Diamonds,
• Lilac Mosaic,
• Peach Opposites Attract,
• Pink Butterfly,
• Grey Simply Squares, and
• Yellow Springtime.

Each design is worked by following a square-grid chart, where open squares represent working ¬ch 1, dc® and colored squares indicate ¬2 dc.®

Want more filet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and  these Filet Crochet Patterns books 

Filet crochet is a type of crochet that uses a series of solid and open mesh stitches to create a pattern or design. It is typically worked in rows, with each row consisting of a combination of solid stitches (usually double crochets) and open mesh stitches (usually chain stitches). The solid stitches create the “fill” of the pattern, while the open mesh stitches form the “background.”

Filet crochet is often used to create intricate, lacy patterns, such as doilies, table runners, and even clothing. It is also a popular technique for creating pictures or words using a graph or chart.

The origins of filet crochet are not well documented, but it is believed to have originated in Europe in the 19th century. It became especially popular in the early 20th century, when it was used to create a variety of household items, such as doilies, bedspreads, and tablecloths. Today, filet crochet is still a popular form of crochet and is enjoyed by crocheters all over the world.