Dedication
To my son Max and daughter-in-law Elaine-you are loved
Filet Crochet Western Themes For Intermediate to Advanced Crocheters
V. L. Albano Copyright 2013 Š V. L. Albano All rights reserved. ISBN-13: 978-1483923949 ISBN-10: 1483923940
INTRODUCTION The designs included in the volume are for intermediate to advanced stitchers. I do not provide any instructions or diagrams on how to do filet crochet. I have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these patterns. I cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. Each pattern includes a picture of what the pattern could look like when its finished, the size in blocks and the starting chain for both 3 double crochet and 4 double crochet mesh. Many of these patterns can be easily customized with a babies name, date of birth or other personal information. These patterns are suitable for wall hangings, afghans and even small curtains. You are only limited by your imagination! Size and yardage used will vary depending on materials used, hook size and gauge. If you need to take a pattern to a copy shop and have it blown up so its easier to work from, I give you permission to copy for your own personal use. Please do not share or resell my patterns or books. Happy Stitching!!
152 blocks wide by 116 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 308; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: chain 460; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 2010 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 22.9 in wide by 23.4 inches high.
161 blocks wide by 151 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 326; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: chain 487; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 2771 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 24.3 in wide by 30.5 inches high.
138 blocks wide by 112 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: 280; double crochet in 6th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: 420; double crochet in 9th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 1762 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 20.8 in wide by 22.6 inches high.
144 blocks wide by 111 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 292; double crochet in 6th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh; chain 438; double crochet in 9th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 1822 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 21.7 in wide by 22.4 inches high.
103 blocks wide by 101 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 210; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: chain 313; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 1186 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 15.5 in wide by 20.4 inches high.
112 blocks wide by 128 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: 228; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: 340; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 1634 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 16.9 inches wide by 25.8 inches high.
85 blocks wide by 85 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 172; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: chain 259; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton (approx. 1056 yards) and a size 7 steel hook (US sizing). With these materials the finished size could be 12.8 in wide by 22.0 inches high.
122 blocks wide by 163 blocks high Starting chain for 3dc mesh: chain 248; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Starting chain for 4dc mesh: chain 370; double crochet in 5th chain from hook. This pattern was based on using the following materials: #10 crochet cotton and size 7 steel hook. If these materials are used the finished piece could measure 26.8 in wide by 39.1 in high.
About the Author I have always been a crafter. I learned to crochet at 11 and never looked back. Over the last 40+ years I have taught myself to knit, do bead work, plastic canvas, paint..you name it, I have probably tried it. At the height of the bead craze I owned my own bead shop and taught beading lessons. There is just so much satisfaction in creating something by hand and the joy you get when you see how thrilled people are to receive your handmade gifts. I hope you enjoy this pattern book and make lots of beautiful things. My favorite quote: “Creative people have no mess, they have ideas laying everywhere.�-
Cecile Please visit my Etsy shop for more patterns: http://www.etsy.com/shop/filetcrochetpatterns