Star band
Star band charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 42 by 7 motif made for blankets, runners, and gift squares. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.
- Grid
- 42 × 7
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 294
- Category
- Borders
Perfect for
Skill level: intermediate
Expect some careful counting. The motif has more detail and a few separate areas to keep aligned, so a row counter and a marked-off chart help it go smoothly.
Yarn and hook
For a crisp, doily-scale star band, 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
Whether you are making a blanket edging or a runner trim, the star band drops in cleanly, ideal for a tidy border. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.
Who it's for
A star band panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a gift-giver, and it fits naturally with trimming curtains. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 10.5-by-1.8-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 10.5 × 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
- 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.