Acorn
Acorn charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 17 by 20 motif made for woodland blankets, seasonal pieces, and outdoorsy gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.
- Grid
- 17 × 20
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 340
- Category
- Nature
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Skill level: beginner
This is a friendly first filet project. The shape reads clearly even if your counting slips by a square or two, and there are no tricky fragmented areas to track.
Yarn and hook
A small motif like the acorn suits size 10 or 20 cotton thread and a steel hook, giving the delicate, heirloom look filet is known for. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.
Project ideas
Use the acorn as a quiet filler between larger motifs or a scene of its own. It suits a seasonal wall hanging and works just as well on a landscape panel. Scale the grid up for a centrepiece or tile the motif for an all-over effect.
Who it's for
Think of a nature fan, and occasions like an autumn make — the acorn lands well for both. Pair it with letters from the alphabet set to personalise the finished piece.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 4.3-by-5.0-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 4.3 × 5.0 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 20 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.