Letter X
A block-stitched capital X laid out on a clean filet grid and doubled in size so the strokes read clearly from across a room. Use it on its own as a bold monogram or line several letters up to spell a name like Xavier or Xena. The glyph opens in the editor as fully editable cells, so you can widen the bars, add a border, or change the spacing before you export a PNG or print the finished chart.
- Grid
- 18 × 22
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 396
- Category
- Letters & Quotes
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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
Work the Letter X 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. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.
Project ideas
Use the Letter X as a standalone initial or letters combined into a word. It suits a monogram cushion and works just as well on a nursery sign. Scale the grid up for a centrepiece or tile the motif for an all-over effect.
Who it's for
Think of a new baby, and occasions like a wedding — the Letter X lands well for both. Pair it with letters from the alphabet set to personalise the finished piece.
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. 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
- 4.5 × 5.5 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 22 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.