Letter C

Capital C drawn on the filet grid as clean, readable blocks and enlarged so every stroke stays distinct in the finished fabric. Use it as a standalone initial or combine letters into names like Chloe, Caleb, or Clara. The editable cells let you reshape the letter, change its size, or border it in the editor before you export the pattern or print a numbered chart.

Grid: 18 × 22
Difficulty: Easy
Mesh count: 396
Category: Letters & Quotes

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Skill level: easy

Comfortable for an advancing beginner. The shaping asks for a little attention, but the chart stays clear and easy to recover from if you lose your place.

Yarn and hook

Work the Letter C in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. 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 name blanket or a monogram cushion, the Letter C drops in cleanly, ideal for a new-baby make. 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 Letter C panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a graduate, and it fits naturally with a new baby. 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 4.5 by 5.5 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. 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: 3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn: DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size: 4.5 × 5.5 in at 4 mesh/in

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Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
22 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

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Letter C filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the Letter C pattern?

Yes. The Letter C 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 Letter C pattern?

It works well as a standalone initial or letters combined into a word — think a nursery sign or a personalised wall hanging, and it is a natural choice for a wedding keepsake.

Can I resize the Letter C 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 Letter C chart?

Cotton is the usual choice: fine thread for a delicate Letter C, or DK and worsted cotton for a larger, cushion-weight piece. Mercerised cotton keeps the blocks especially crisp.

How many stitches is the Letter C pattern?

The chart is 18 by 22 squares — 396 mesh in total, about 128 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 4.5 by 5.5 inches.