Pinstripe

A field of evenly spaced vertical pinstripes, a simple, elegant texture that lengthens a panel visually. It makes a refined background for cushions and bags. Load it in the editor to change the stripe spacing, switch to horizontal lines, or cross two directions into a plaid, then export to PDF or print the complete striped chart.

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

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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

For a larger pinstripe, mercerised cotton in DK or worsted weight on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook keeps the blocks square while giving you a usable throw or cushion size. 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 pinstripe 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 pinstripe 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

Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 7.5-by-7.5-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 × 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.

Pinstripe filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the pinstripe 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 pinstripe 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 pinstripe chart.

Can I resize the pinstripe 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 pinstripe 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 pinstripe pattern?

The chart is 30 by 30 squares — 900 mesh in total, about 240 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 7.5 by 7.5 inches.