Greek key
A Greek key border of interlocking right-angled lines, the classic meander that has framed designs for centuries. Its formal rhythm lends an heirloom feel to runners and curtains. Bring it into the editor to enlarge the key, lengthen the repeat, or pair it with a plain band, then export the chart or print a numbered border sized to your gauge.
- Grid
- 44 × 9
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 396
- Category
- Borders
Perfect for
Skill level: intermediate
There is real detail to manage here. It is well within reach once you are comfortable reading a chart, especially with a row counter beside you.
Yarn and hook
Work the greek key in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.
Project ideas
Reach for the greek key when you want a framed motif. 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 greek key 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 11.0 by 2.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 11.0 × 2.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 9 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.