Dot grid

An even grid of single dots spaced across the field, the lightest all-over texture in the set and a clean background for layering. The regular points add quiet interest without weight. Bring it into the editor to change the dot spacing, enlarge the dots, or scatter a motif among them, then export a PNG or print the full chart.

Grid: 30 × 30
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mesh count: 900
Category: Geometric

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Perfect for

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

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

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine dot grid panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

The dot grid is a natural fit for a home refresh: 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 dot grid 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 7.5 by 7.5 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: 7.5 × 7.5 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
30 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.

Dot grid filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the dot grid pattern?

It is an intermediate 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 dot grid pattern or save it as a PDF?

Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the dot grid chart.

Can I resize the dot grid 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 dot grid 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 dot grid pattern?

The chart is 30 by 30 squares — 900 mesh in total, about 100 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 7.5 by 7.5 inches.