Filet Crochet to Wear

If you thought filet crochet was just for doilies, think again. This collection of designs offers a fresh new look at this traditional crochet technique.

Learn to filet crochet with this collection of 17 crochet patterns for filet crochet garments, including sweaters, tanks, tee shirts, and cardigans. Filet crochet only uses two stitches in a grid formation—chain stitch and double crochet (if you're American, treble if you're in the UK). This stitch combination creates a mesh-like fabric that is great for showcasing different motifs and patterns.

Filet crochet was traditionally worked using cotton perle thread and used to create delicate home décor projects like placemats, coasters, and tablecloths, as well as curtains. This fun collection takes it to another level by working it in thicker yarn, showing how impactful it can be when used for garments. There is a wide range of motifs from abstract chevrons to recognisable motifs like hearts, honeycomb, and even Christmas trees, allowing you to make fun fashion pieces without worrying about complicated colourwork.

The designs include sweaters and cardigans for cooler months, as well as lighter pieces like tank tops and tee shirts for warmer weather. Author Lauren Willis explains everything you need to know about how to work in filet crochet, including how to follow a chart to work the motifs, the stitches required, and other tips and tricks. The 17 project patterns are written in US crochet terminology, but there is information about the equivalent UK terms, along with other technical information such as yarn weights and hook sizes. The size grading for all of the featured projects ranges from small adult (tween) up to another 10 sizes, ensuring the patterns are very size inclusive.

Filet Crochet to Wear by Lauren Willis is your go-to guide for transforming a traditional technique into contemporary fashion pieces.

AUTHOR: Lauren Willis is a crochet designer and technical editor specialising in garment design. She is committed to creating size-inclusive patterns for all and is a filet crochet addict.

SELLING POINTS:

• The only filet crochet garment book on the market.
• Fun, accessible designs suitable for beginners, graded to multiple sizes for size inclusivity.
• A modern take on the traditional technique of filet crochet.