Easy Pattern for Filet Crochet Potholder
This filet crochet potholder is an excellent project for someone who is just learning this new skill. In this technique the shapes in the patterning are formed by solid and open squares formed by blocks and spaces. This type of crochet is always worked in straight rows. For more information, Visit: http://kcastir.com/ The blocks are formed by double crochet and the spaces by chains, each space divided from the next one by one double crochet. How to make spaces (sp) for this potholders pattern: 1 space = 1 chain, 1 double crochet (1ch, 1dc) Spaces are the open mesh in the crochet lace pattern. Make one double crochet (dc), one chain (1ch), skip one stitch from the previous row and make one more double crochet stitch. How to make blocks (blk) for this potholder pattern: 1 block = 2 double crochet Blocks are the filled mesh spaces in the filet lace pattern. When a block is made over an open mesh space then one double crochet should be put directly into the space over the chain stitch. When blocks are touching each other, there are three double crochet stitches in the first block and two in each consecutive block.