MOM
The word MOM in clear block lettering framed by a clean border, a heartfelt motif for Mother's Day and birthday makes. The short word stitches up quickly and reads at a glance. Open it in the editor to change it to MUM, add a heart, or widen the strokes, then export to PDF or print a numbered chart to crochet from.
- Grid
- 25 × 15
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Mesh count
- 375
- 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
Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine MOM lettering panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a name blanket or a monogram cushion, the MOM lettering drops in cleanly, ideal for a name display. 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 MOM lettering 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
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 6.3-by-3.8-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. 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
- 6.3 × 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.