Vertical Filet Crochet Stitch Tutorial
I really enjoyed the simplicity of this stitch. Its a great one for beginners to add o their repertoire or more advanced crocheters looking for something to work on while bingeing the latest episodes of their current Netflix binge.
Blankets, scarves, cowls, shawls… the project option for this crochet stitch are endless.
Learn how to crochet the Vertical Filet Stitch with this tutorial.
Materials
- #4/Worsted Weight Yarn
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 5 dc & 1 ch-2 space x 4 rows = 2 in
- Finished: 12 x 12
Abbreviations
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
Notes
- Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
- To make this square bigger or smaller chain any multiple of 7 plus 3
Vertical Filet Stitch Square Crochet Pattern
Ch 38 to start.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, * ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in next 5. Repeat from * across until 5 chs remain. Ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in last 3. Turn. (26 dc, 5 ch-2 spaces)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and in next 2, * ch 2, skip ch-2, dc in next 5. Repeat from * across. until last ch-2 space. Ch 2, skip ch-2 space, dc in last 3. Turn.
Row 3-36: Repeat row 2. On last row do not turn, continue to border.
Border
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around placing 3 sc in each corner st and 2 sc in each ch-2 space. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st.
Repeat as needed until your square is 12 in. I did 2 rounds for my square.