Today we are going to learn a really simple filet stitch that creates vertical stripes. If you can double crochet and chain, you can do this stitch. This is block #19 of the 2019 Stash Busting Sampler Afghan Crochet Along (CAL)
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Vertical Filet Stripes Stitch
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.
You’ll start your row off with 3 double crochets. After that you chain 2 and skip 2, then 5 double crochets, then chain 2 and skip 2. Then you repeat that pattern (5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2…..) across and end with a double crochet in the last 3 stitches. Basically, after the setup row, you double crochet in each double crochet and chain 2 and skip all the ch-2 spaces.
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Vertical Filet Square Materials and Pattern Information
- #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
- I use US Terminology
- 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
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Vertical Filet Stitch Square Free 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.
Thank you for this stitch tutorial. It’s very basic but very pretty.
Thank you for sharing your creativity.