Jiny Jurtle
\*\* Crochet cotton #5\*\* Hook: 4 Yardage: 384 Approx. size: 16.6x15.9 Gauge: 10 squares = 2.8", 10 rows = 3.2" \*\* Crochet cotton #10\*\* Hook: 7 Yardage: 342 Approx. size: 13.8x12.5 Gauge: 10 squares = 2.3", 10 rows = 2.5" \*\* Crochet cotton #20\*\* Hook: 9 Yardage: 321 Approx. size: 13.2x12 Gauge: 10 squares = 2.2", 10 rows = 2.4" \*\* Crochet cotton #30\*\* Hook: 11 Yardage: 300 Approx. size: 12.6x11.5 Gauge: 10 squares = 2.1", 10 rows = 2.3" --- NOTES: Your meshes should be square. Do several test swatches if you are unsure of what works best for you. There are several different ways to do filet crochet. A 3 block mesh or a 4 block mesh are the most common.
How to figure out the starting chain for each type and where to place first double crochet(s) to complete first block/mesh
| 3-dcblockmesh | 4-dcblockmesh |
| 干 | 干1 干干 |
| # of meshes x2 | #of meshesx3 |
| +1 (this counts as the first post) +3( (this is your turning chain or first dc) | +1 (this counts as the first post) |
| +3 (this is your turning chain or first dc) | |
| dcin5thchfromhookandinnextchto completefirstblock | dcin5thchfromhookandinnext2chains to completefirstblock |
Instructions: This pattern is 60 meshes wide. Starting at bottom right of pattern, ch amount needed for starting chain and to complete first block (see above). Continue following pattern for first row reading pattern from right to left. After completing the row, ch3 and turn to start next row. Continue following pattern until all rows arecomplete. Edging: Not usually required but samples are shown below. Finishing: Wash piece according to directions on thread. Block on a towel and roll (jellyroll style) to aid drying. When dry, lightly starch (if desired) and iron. This pattern is for personal use only, not for resale. You are free, of course, to sell any projects you make withthis pattern. u have any problems or questions, please email me @ lillies_designs@hotmail.com This design created in Filet Crochet 13.2.2.
Turtle
This edging pattern works for patterns whose total rows are odd numbered (3,5,7, etc)
rn works for patterns whose total rows are even numbered (2.4.6, etc)
I've included both edgings in case you'd like to add/subtract rows.
