Concentric squares

A set of concentric squares nested one inside the next, drawing the eye steadily inward to the center. It makes a strong standalone medallion or cushion front. Bring it into the editor to add or remove rings, fill the center with a motif, or stretch it into a rectangle, then export to PDF or print a numbered chart sized to your project.

Grid: 25 × 25
Difficulty: Advanced
Mesh count: 625
Category: Geometric

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Weekend project Advanced challenge Gift idea Wall art & blankets Minimal design

Skill level: advanced

One for confident charters. The dense detail and multiple regions ask for patience, a clear printed grid, and a quiet stretch of stitching time.

Yarn and hook

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine concentric squares panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.

Project ideas

The concentric squares is a natural fit for a textural background: try it on an all-over blanket field, or a market bag. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.

Who it's for

The concentric squares is an easy win when you are making something for a modern maker or marking a contemporary make. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 6.3 by 6.3 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. 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: 6.3 × 6.3 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
25 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.

Concentric squares filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the concentric squares pattern?

It is an advanced chart, so it makes a better second or third filet project than a first. Work from a printed grid, use a row counter, and it is well within a patient beginner's reach.

Can I print the concentric squares pattern or save it as a PDF?

You can. A numbered, printer-friendly chart is one click away, and PDF, PNG, and data exports are all available free from the editor.

Can I resize the concentric squares chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

Can I make the concentric squares in more than one colour?

Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.

How many stitches is the concentric squares pattern?

The chart is 25 by 25 squares — 625 mesh in total, about 337 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.3 by 6.3 inches.