Ball of yarn
Ball of yarn charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 19 by 21 motif made for kitchen towels, table runners, and homey gift makes. 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
- 19 × 21
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 399
- Category
- Kitchen & Home
Perfect for
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
For a larger ball of yarn, 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. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a tea towel or a table runner, the ball of yarn drops in cleanly, ideal for a homely touch. 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 ball of yarn panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a tea-lover, and it fits naturally with Mother's Day. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 4.8 by 5.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. 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
- 4.8 × 5.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 21 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.