Dotted line
A simple dotted line of paired blocks marching along the edge, the most understated border in the set. It adds a subtle accent without drawing focus from a central design. Load it in the editor to change the dot spacing, double the rows, or combine it with a solid line, then export a PNG or print the border chart to follow.
- Grid
- 40 × 5
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 200
- Category
- Borders
Perfect for
Skill level: intermediate
A mid-level make that rewards focus. Several distinct shapes need to line up, so working from a printed grid and ticking off rows keeps it on track.
Yarn and hook
For a crisp, doily-scale dotted line, reach for size 10 cotton thread and a 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook, which keeps the blocks sharp and the open mesh airy. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.
Project ideas
Reach for the dotted line when you want a tidy border. It looks at home on a towel band and a blanket edging alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.
Who it's for
Stitched for a home decorator, the dotted line suits framing a motif beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 10.0 by 1.3 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 × 1.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 5 rows, worked bottom to top
- Keep a row counter handy for the detailed sections
Learn the technique
Increases and Decreases in Filet Crochet
This chart has shaping to follow — here is how increases and decreases work.