Number 4
A bold filet 4 with clean, readable strokes, the kind of figure you reach for when stitching a fourth birthday, a jersey number, or an address. Line several numerals together to spell out a date or count, then bring the chart into the editor to resize it, thicken the strokes, or frame it before you export to PDF or print it sized to your gauge.
- Grid
- 18 × 22
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 396
- Category
- Letters & Quotes
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Perfect for
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 Number 4 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 Number 4 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 Number 4 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
Expect roughly 4.5 by 5.5 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
- 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
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.