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Book Review – Filet Afghans

February 22, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Filet Afghans
Price From: $7.99

SKU# 5584C

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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.

 

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.

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