Dotted frame
A dotted rectangular frame built from evenly spaced blocks, a playful, lighter alternative to a solid border. The broken line keeps the edge decorative without weight. Load it in the editor to change the dot spacing, resize the rectangle, or pair it with a solid inner line, then export a PNG or print the dotted frame chart to stitch around your design.
- Grid
- 30 × 22
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 660
- Category
- Frames
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
Work the dotted frame 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. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.
Project ideas
The dotted frame is a natural fit for a milestone marker: try it on a name sign, or a date keepsake. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.
Who it's for
The dotted frame is an easy win when you are making something for a couple or marking a wedding. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 7.5-by-5.5-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. 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
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 7.5 × 5.5 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 22 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.