Free Filet Crochet Patterns

Filet crochet builds images and text on a grid of open squares (spaces) and filled squares (blocks), using just two stitches: double crochet and chain. A block is 3 double crochet; a space is a double crochet with a ch-2 gap. It is one of the simplest ways to chart a name, a heart, or an animal — in fine thread or in yarn.

This gallery collects 53 free filet crochet patterns, grouped by theme. Every chart is produced by deterministic algorithms and machine-validated for stitch-count accuracy — never written by a language model — and each pattern comes with a printable block-and-space chart plus row-by-row written instructions.

Design your own filet chart →Draw blocks and spaces, or turn a photo or a name into a filet chart — free, no signup.

Lace & Repeats

Allover repeat and openwork lace grounds — tileable panels for tops, curtains, table runners, and edgings.

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Diamond Lattice

Open diamond trellis net — a timeless allover filet lace for curtains and panels

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Rose Trellis

Rose buds set in a diamond net — a romantic allover filet lace for curtains and runners

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Heart Lattice

Repeating-heart net — a sweet allover filet lace for baby blankets and panels

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Openwork Squares

Allover openwork square mesh — the classic filet net ground for curtains, tops, and table runners

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Cross & Diamond

Cross-and-diamond repeat — a traditional filet lace ground for runners and curtains

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Chevron Mesh

Zigzag chevron repeat in filet mesh — a modern allover panel for tops and runners

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Wave Mesh

Rolling wave repeat — a rippling filet lace band for scarves, runners, and edgings

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Scallop Border

Shell and scallop lace edging strip — a filet border for curtain hems, runner edges, and trims

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Florals

Roses, blossoms, and botanical motifs charted in filet mesh.

Filet Rose
Filet Rose

Rose bloom with stem and two leaves in filet mesh — the design behind our crocheted-by-hand proof piece

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Flower

A single flower with stem — intermediate design

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Names & Monograms

Words and letters — filet crochet's signature strength. Chart WELCOME, JOY, BLESSED, and family names.

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LOVE

The word LOVE in pixel font

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HOME

The word HOME in pixel font

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MOM

The word MOM in pixel font — great gift idea

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DAD

The word DAD in pixel font — great Father's Day gift

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BABY

The word BABY in pixel font — perfect for nursery

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WELCOME

The word WELCOME in pixel font — a filet door hanging or entryway panel

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FAMILY

The word FAMILY in pixel font — a filet wall panel or throw accent

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BLESSED

The word BLESSED in pixel font — a filet panel or heartfelt gift

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JOY

The word JOY in pixel font — a filet holiday panel

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GRACE

The word GRACE in pixel font — a filet name or blessing panel

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NOEL

The word NOEL in pixel font — a filet Christmas panel

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HOPE

The word HOPE in pixel font — a filet inspirational panel

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Animals

Cats, dogs, butterflies, birds, and woodland creatures as block-and-space charts.

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Detailed Butterfly

Stained-glass butterfly with antennae and elaborate wing structure — heirloom panel or framed wall art

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Detailed Butterfly (Large)

Largest detailed butterfly — table runner or curtain centerpiece, advanced project

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Detailed Butterfly (Small)

Compact stained-glass butterfly with wing cutouts — finer detail than the flat-fill series, finishes in an evening

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Sitting Cat

Calm sitting cat in profile — classic filet silhouette for doilies, panels, and gift cards

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Standing Cat

Standing cat with tail raised — alert pose, good for borders and small panels

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Stretching Cat

Side view of a cat in mid-stretch with curled tail — playful filet motif for cushion fronts or panels

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Poodle

Curly-coated poodle silhouette — distinctive filet motif for dog-themed projects

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Dachshund

Long-bodied, short-legged dachshund silhouette — distinctive filet motif for dog-themed gifts

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Cocker Spaniel

Long-eared cocker spaniel silhouette in a sitting pose — gentle filet motif

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Chihuahua

Alert chihuahua with large pointed ears — small dog filet silhouette

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Fox

Pointed-ear fox silhouette — woodland filet motif for nursery and nature panels

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Leaping Deer

Graceful antlered stag in filet mesh — a woodland panel for blankets, curtains, or wall hangings

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Rooster

Standing rooster silhouette — farmyard filet motif for kitchen towels and country panels

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Paw Print

Pet paw print — perfect for animal lovers

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Cat Silhouette

Sitting cat outline for curtains or wall art

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Pigeon

Pigeon in profile — simple bird silhouette for bookmarks, garden panels, and accents

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Butterfly

Butterfly silhouette — symmetrical design

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Easter Bunny

Cute bunny silhouette — perfect for Easter

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Vintage Butterfly Insertion (1915)
Vintage Butterfly Insertion (1915)

Edwardian filet insertion strip with butterfly motif. Adapted from Handbook of Crochet No. 2 (Needlecraft Magazine, c. 1915) via Antique Pattern Library.

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Vintage Owl Motif (1915)
Vintage Owl Motif (1915)

Edwardian filet owl motif — square medallion or insertion repeat. Adapted from Handbook of Crochet No. 2 (Needlecraft Magazine, c. 1915) via Antique Pattern Library.

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Holidays & Seasonal

Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and winter motifs to chart and stitch for the season.

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Snowflake

Snowflake pattern — perfect for winter projects

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Christmas Tree

Festive Christmas tree — great for holiday decor

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Christmas Stocking

Classic stocking shape — holiday decor

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Easter Egg

Decorated Easter egg with zigzag pattern

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin silhouette — great for Halloween and autumn

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Ghost

Friendly ghost — fun Halloween project

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Symbols & Shapes

Hearts, stars, crosses, anchors, and geometric motifs — clean, iconic filet designs.

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Heart

Simple heart shape — great for coasters and wall art

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Star

A classic star pattern

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Diamond

Classic diamond shape — simple and elegant

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Anchor

Nautical anchor — great for coastal decor

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Cross

Simple cross design — perfect for beginners

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How to read a filet crochet chart

Each square on a filet chart is one mesh unit. A filled square (a block) is 3 double crochet; an open square (a space) is a double crochet, ch 2, skip 2, then double crochet into the next stitch. Read the chart from the bottom up: right-to-left on odd rows, left-to-right on even rows. US and UK crocheters share the same grid — only the stitch name changes (US double crochet = UK treble crochet).

New to the technique? Start with the filet crochet guide, then design your own filet chart from a photo, a name, or a blank grid.

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