Cyndy designed this classic crochet baby blanket for us using filet crochet. A great beginner project. the edging holes create a lace effect. You can grab the free pattern via Ravelry.
Want more filet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these Filet Crochet Patterns books
link on ravelry is broken and has been for over a year
The link is working, Here is a shortcut https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0iuU87WX3bhb1lDaENxTUNuOU0/view