Chevrons
A crisp chevron band of repeating V shapes, a modern, energetic edging that gives a project instant movement. The angled lines pair well with geometric centers. Open it in the editor to widen the chevrons, mirror two rows into diamonds, or extend it to any width, then export to PDF or print the repeating chevron border.
- Grid
- 40 × 7
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 280
- Category
- Borders
Perfect for
Skill level: easy
A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.
Yarn and hook
At this size the chevrons shines in fine size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook; the tight gauge holds every block crisp. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.
Project ideas
The chevrons is a natural fit for a framed motif: try it on a curtain hem, or a towel band. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.
Who it's for
The chevrons is an easy win when you are making something for a maker finishing a project or marking finishing a blanket. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 10.0 by 1.8 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 10.0 × 1.8 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 7 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.