I love filet crochet!
https://coastalcrochet.com/2015/07/21/crochet-in-my-childhood-the-dutch-influence/
In a previous post I shared the following photo of filet crochet curtains that my Dutch mother and grandmother crocheted over 30 years ago- I have grown up with these very curtains in my home and they are still hanging today in front of my kitchen window! So of course I will forever have a soft spot for filet crochet…
So when the International Diploma in Crochet asked for a sample of filet crochet with a motif design I thought ‘about time’ and couldn’t wait to get started! It just isn’t a crochet technique I have tried before…
The first thing I had to get used to was the tiny hook and very thin crochet cotton. I’m more used to crocheting with larger hooks and more substantial yarn!
But I actually got used to it quite quickly and it really is very simple. I designed a fish motif on a drawn out grid and hey presto…
I’m pleased with the end result.
I will submit it for assessment this week and provided the feedback is positive I will move onto the next sample which asks for a ‘square of filet with bars and lacets’ -that’s new to me too – any tips gratefully received!
Happy Crocheting Everyone… 🙂