Simple Icons

Target

Target as a tidy 26 by 26 filet motif with a strong silhouette that survives even on a smaller grid, ideal for quick gift squares, modern accents, and sampler blocks. Load it in the editor to adjust the spacing, add a surrounding frame, or mirror it for a matched pair, then save or print the finished chart.

Grid
26 × 26
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
676
Category
Simple Icons
Pin it
All templates

Perfect for

Skill level: easy

This sits just above an absolute beginner make. The design has a little more shaping to count, but the lines stay clean and forgiving once you settle into the rhythm.

Yarn and hook

Work the target 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

Use the target as a clean single icon or a tidy repeat. It suits a modern accent panel and works just as well on a sampler block. Scale the grid up for a centrepiece or tile the motif for an all-over effect.

Who it's for

Think of yourself, and occasions like a last-minute gift — the target lands well for both. Pair it with letters from the alphabet set to personalise the finished piece.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 6.5 by 6.5 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. 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
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
6.5 × 6.5 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 26 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.

Target filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the target pattern?
It is. The target keeps to simple shaping, so a confident beginner who can manage a double crochet and a chain will get on well with it.
Can I make the target in more than one colour?
One colour is traditional and keeps the target legible, though a second shade for the ground or a contrasting edge both work nicely.
Can I resize the target chart?
It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the target stays crochet-ready at any size.
What can I make with the target pattern?
It works well as a clean single icon or a tidy repeat — think a modern accent panel or a sampler block, and it is a natural choice for a modern accent.
How many stitches is the target pattern?
The chart is 26 by 26 squares — 676 mesh in total, about 132 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.5 by 6.5 inches.

You might also like

Where to go next