Holidays

Menorah

Menorah charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 21 by 19 motif made for seasonal throws, festive runners, and holiday gifts. 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
21 × 19
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
399
Category
Holidays
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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

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine menorah panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.

Project ideas

Whether you are making a festive table runner or a stocking, the menorah drops in cleanly, ideal for a handmade gift. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.

Who it's for

A menorah panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a grandchild, and it fits naturally with Easter. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 5.3 by 4.8 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
5.3 × 4.8 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 19 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.

Menorah filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the menorah pattern?
Yes. The menorah is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
What can I make with the menorah pattern?
It works well as a festive centrepiece or a repeating seasonal band — think a tree-skirt panel or a seasonal throw, and it is a natural choice for a handmade gift.
Can I resize the menorah 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.
What yarn works best for this menorah chart?
Cotton is the usual choice: fine thread for a delicate menorah, or DK and worsted cotton for a larger, cushion-weight piece. Mercerised cotton keeps the blocks especially crisp.
How many stitches is the menorah pattern?
The chart is 21 by 19 squares — 399 mesh in total, about 59 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 5.3 by 4.8 inches.

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