Easy Beginner Patterns

Forgiving, clearly-shaped charts for your first filet projects.

24 editable filet crochet patterns.

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Patterns
24
Difficulty
Beginner to Easy
Grid sizes
from about 13×13 to 26×26 squares
Best season
year-round

Difficulty breakdown

16 Beginner8 Easy

All 24 patterns

About this collection

Curated by the Filet Crochet Chart Builder team · Last updated

Filet crochet only uses two moves — a filled block and an open mesh — so it is one of the friendliest ways to start charting your own work. The motifs in this collection are all bold, simple shapes that read clearly even if your counting slips by a square, which makes them ideal first and second projects.

Work from a printed numbered chart, keep a row counter beside you, and pick a smooth cotton in one clear colour so the blocks stay crisp. When one of these feels easy, move up to a busier motif in the same category.

Where to start

The most beginner-friendly motifs in this theme.

Ready for a challenge

The most detailed motifs for experienced makers.

Easy Beginner Patterns — frequently asked questions

How many patterns are in the Easy Beginner Patterns collection?
There are 24 editable filet crochet patterns in this collection, ranging beginner to easy in difficulty. Every one opens in the editor as fully editable cells.
What skill level is the easy beginner patterns collection?
Most patterns here are beginner level, with the set spanning beginner to easy. Difficulty is estimated from each chart's size and detail, so you can start with a simpler motif and work up.
What yarn and hook should I use for these patterns?
Smooth cotton, thread to worsted with a 1.5 mm steel up to 4.5 mm is a good starting point. Work the smaller motifs in size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook for fine detail, or move the larger ones to DK or worsted cotton on a bigger hook for blanket-weight pieces. A single solid, light colour reads best either way.
Can I print or export the easy beginner patterns patterns?
Yes. Open any pattern in the editor to print a clean numbered chart, or export it as a PDF, PNG, JSON, TXT, or CSV. Everything is free and there is no sign-up.
Can I resize or customise these patterns?
Yes. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, you can resize the grid, crop, mirror, or tile any animals motif without creating half-stitches, then save your own version.

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