Train
Train as a tidy 24 by 24 filet motif with a strong silhouette that survives even on a smaller grid, ideal for children's blankets, playroom decor, and birthday makes. 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
- 24 × 24
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 576
- Category
- Vehicles
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 train 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. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a toddler blanket or a playroom cushion, the train drops in cleanly, ideal for a classroom 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 train panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a new driver, and it fits naturally with a transport-themed nursery. 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 6.0 by 6.0 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
- 6.0 × 6.0 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 24 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.