Spiral
Spiral charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 7 by 7 motif made for modern throws, all-over repeats, and bold accent panels. 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
- 7 × 7
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 49
- Category
- Geometric
Perfect for
Skill level: intermediate
There is real detail to manage here. It is well within reach once you are comfortable reading a chart, especially with a row counter beside you.
Yarn and hook
For a crisp, doily-scale spiral, 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
Use the spiral as a full all-over field or a bold accent panel. It suits a statement cushion and works just as well on an all-over blanket field. Scale the grid up for a centrepiece or tile the motif for an all-over effect.
Who it's for
Think of yourself, and occasions like a quick weekend project — the spiral lands well for both. Pair it with letters from the alphabet set to personalise the finished piece.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 1.8 by 1.8 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 1.8 × 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.