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Charted lace style · Grid lace

Filet Lace

Pictures and lettering formed by filling or leaving open the squares of a regular chain-and-double-crochet grid.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Lace
Common fibres
Crochet Thread, Cotton, Linen

Definition

Filet lace works a net of open squares (spaces) and filled squares (blocks) from a chart, so the design appears as a two-tone image in a single colour of thread.

Overview

Because the grid is strictly regular, filet is the easiest lace to chart and the least forgiving of tension drift — one loose row shows immediately.

Traditional charts favour monograms, birds, vines and religious motifs; modern charts do anything a pixel grid can hold.

Characteristics

  • Strict square grid of blocks and spaces
  • Charted rather than written
  • Single colour throughout

Typical uses

  • Curtain panels
  • Table runners
  • Monogrammed gifts
  • Cushion fronts
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Technique

Filet CrochetA grid technique in which filled and open squares form pictures, lettering and motifs, worked almost entirely in double crochet and chain.

Construction style

Mesh CrochetAn open net of stitches and chain spaces, used as a light ground for bags, cover-ups and lace.

Regional lace tradition

Irish LaceRaised floral motifs worked separately over padding cord, then joined with a fine net of chains and picots.

Tool

Steel Thread HooksTiny 0.5–1.75 mm hooks for thread lace, doilies and jewellery-scale work.

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