HOPE

The word HOPE spelled in steady block lettering inside an even frame, a quiet, uplifting motif for cushions, wall hangings, and charity makes. The editable cells let you change the word, adjust the spacing, or add a small motif beside it in the editor. When the layout looks right, export a PNG or print a clean chart sized to your gauge.

Grid: 31 × 15
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mesh count: 465
Category: Letters & Quotes

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Skill level: intermediate

There is real detail to manage here. It is well within reach once you are comfortable reading a chart, especially with a row counter beside you.

Yarn and hook

Work the HOPE lettering 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. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

Reach for the HOPE lettering when you want a name display. It looks at home on a personalised wall hanging and a name blanket alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.

Who it's for

Stitched for a couple, the HOPE lettering suits a milestone beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 7.8 by 3.8 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: 7.8 × 3.8 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
15 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.

HOPE filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the HOPE lettering pattern?

The HOPE lettering carries more detail, so it suits someone who has finished a simpler chart first. With a numbered grid and a row counter it is still very achievable.

What yarn works best for this HOPE lettering chart?

Size 10 cotton thread with a steel hook gives a fine, traditional filet; DK or worsted cotton with a larger hook makes a softer, blanket-weight version. A smooth, solid, light colour reads best.

Can I resize the HOPE lettering chart?

It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the HOPE lettering stays crochet-ready at any size.

Can I print the HOPE lettering pattern or save it as a PDF?

Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the HOPE lettering chart.

How many stitches is the HOPE lettering pattern?

The chart is 31 by 15 squares — 465 mesh in total, about 154 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 7.8 by 3.8 inches.