Check mark

A bold check mark charted as a single confident stroke, a minimal icon that reads instantly. It suits 'done' themes, sampler corners, and playful gift squares. Bring it into the editor to thicken the stroke, enlarge the grid, or pair it with text, then export the pattern or print the chart at the size your project needs.

Grid: 15 × 15
Difficulty: Beginner
Mesh count: 225
Category: Simple Icons

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Beginner project Quick project Gift idea Minimal design

Skill level: beginner

A great place to start filet crochet. The motif is forgiving, the blocks are easy to count, and the design still looks polished once it is blocked.

Yarn and hook

At this size the check mark shines in fine size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook; the tight gauge holds every block crisp. 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

Whether you are making a quick gift square or a modern accent panel, the check mark drops in cleanly, ideal for a personal touch. 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 check mark panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a teen, and it fits naturally with a sampler. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 3.8 by 3.8 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: 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
Thread / yarn: Size 10–20 cotton thread
Finished size: 3.8 × 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

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

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Check mark filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the check mark pattern?

Yes. The check mark is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.

What can I make with the check mark pattern?

It works well as a clean single icon or a tidy repeat — think a sampler block or a tote-bag motif, and it is a natural choice for a sampler.

Can I resize the check mark chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

What yarn works best for this check mark 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.

How many stitches is the check mark pattern?

The chart is 15 by 15 squares — 225 mesh in total, about 15 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 3.8 by 3.8 inches.