Learn The Filet Crochet Detailed Instructions To Make Filet Crochet

"7 great projects & a complete alphabet"--Cover.

A filet is simply a means of opening up your stitches to produce a pattern that appears when you look at the project. There are so many ways to create a design just by leaving holes in your crochet, as you can see from the patterns in this book! Let's get started with the filet crochet technique to make something! I'm sure one of these patterns would be perfect for your next project. Now is the time to get this book!!

Over 50 elegant, simple crochet designs: doilies, tablecloths, panels, borders, bedspreads, centerpieces, baby items, and more. Each pattern shows finished article, close-up details, amount of thread needed, and crochet hook size.

“From the simple to the sublime, this volume encompasses it all.”—Quick & Easy Crafts. “A touch of lace added to shelves, pillows, coverlets, blankets, linens, lingerie, and apparel can make a lovely difference....More than 100 designs. No prior knowledge is necessary.”—Booklist.

Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet! Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics. There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you'll find: • Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric • A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns • 10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting technique—you might never want to go back to regular crochet again!

Dorothy Wilks' latest book, Filet Crochet; Learn the Timeless Art of Filet Crochet, introduces you to the age old art of Filet crochet. With Filet crochet you can create stunning pieces of art by crocheting pictures into flat crochet using solid mesh and open mesh stitches. Used with thread and just about any weight of yarn, Filet is one of the most enduring and popular forms of crochet. In her book Dorothy introduces you to the basics of the Filet technique, the stitches used and how to crochet them, how to read a graph pattern, and how to crochet your very first Filet project. With her easy to understand instruction and clear images you will learn how to Filet crochet in no time.She explains how the different stitches come together in a pattern. These include: Open Mesh Stitch Solid Mesh Stitch Lacet Stitch Rectangles Big Squares How Sociopaths Blend In Dorothy also includes her own original easy Filet patterns for you to practice your newly learned skills. She also includes a size chart for afghans so that you can create your own Filet afghan in sizes ranging from receiving blankets to king size beds. She also explains the math and how to figure out how many Filet motifs you will need for an afghan. Each stitch and step is fully explained and she also encourages you to create your own Filet charts. If you've always admired the delicate beauty of Filet crochet and you know how to crochet a chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches, this book is your first step to learning how to not only crochet Filet stitches, but how to read a Filet chart. Don't miss out on this great resource and welcome addition to any crochet artist's library.Black and White Version**Buy It Now

Return to the gentle graces of old-fashioned home decorating with filet crochet. Protect a table with a lacy, eight-sided doily. Add eye appeal to a comfortable seat with a charming three-piece chair set. Or display the family name in a frame.