Filet Crochet
#1
Filet Crochet
I've been dipping my toes into the water of filet crochet. The only thing I'm finding very confusing is the foundation row. It seems every resource I read has a different calculation for the foundation row. Does anyone know of a reliable formula for the foundation row?
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The filet crocheting I have done just uses a first row of chain stitch and it tells in the directions how many stitches to make. Some start with a second row of single crochet and some with double crochet. I am not sure how you are doing it or if you are using a pattern so other than what I have said I don't know what to tell you.
I love to crochet filet and lace!!
Lynda
I love to crochet filet and lace!!
Lynda
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One hint I found as to add on a few extra chains than what is stated, so that I have extras, just in case I counted wrong, or that the pattern did not include the turning chains which become the 1st stitch of the 2nd row.
Most patterns I used had graphs to follow when you get into the design.
One caution ... make sure your tension matches the pattern's guide, or else the design will end up being distorted.
It's a worthwhile process with rewarding results.
#6
I also follow a pattern, however I found a site that might be of help. It is www.crochetnmore.wordpress.com Hope this helps.
#7
Thanks all! I was talking about when you make your own graph patterns, so you have to figure out that foundation row. Crochetnmore has this calculation:
# of sqs in chart x 3 + 3 = If you are beginning the grid with a block # of sqs in chart x 3 + 5 = If you are beginning the grid with a space.
But I have also seen this one:
Sqs x 3 minus 1 block plus 8 chains
And this one:
Sqs x 3 plus 1
Maybe I should stick with patterns
# of sqs in chart x 3 + 3 = If you are beginning the grid with a block # of sqs in chart x 3 + 5 = If you are beginning the grid with a space.
But I have also seen this one:
Sqs x 3 minus 1 block plus 8 chains
And this one:
Sqs x 3 plus 1
Maybe I should stick with patterns
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