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  Filet crochet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filet crochet is a needlework handicraft using hooks.
Filet crochet may also be worked with half-double crochet stitches, a variant of the double crochet stitch.
Filet crochet is most often worked in rows using cotton thread to create wall hangings and linens.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Filet_crochet   (315 words)

  
 Filet crochet -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Filet crochet is a (A creation created or assembled by needle and thread) needlework handicraft using hooks.
Filet crochet is most often worked in rows using (Erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers) cotton thread to create wall hangings and linens.
As with all other types of crochet, filet can be used with any weight of thread, cord, ribbon, yarn, or anything else flexible enough to work with a (A needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting) crochet hook.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fi/filet_crochet.htm   (317 words)

  
 Learn more about Crochet in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Crocheted fabric in the modern sense is begun by placing a loop on the hook, pulling another loop through the first loop, and so on to create a chain.
Crochet in the round or filet crochet, worked in rows of 'open' or 'closed' mesh to create patterns, were most common.
Interestingly, crocheting with yarn may not have been a new practice, but a return to an old one; it is thought, but not proven, that prior to 1800 shepherds crocheted with wool to create warm clothing for their families.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /c/cr/crochet.html   (639 words)

  
 Crochet! Features -- Of Special Interest ... -- Filet Crochet: Beyond the Basics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Filet lace is a technique where you first make a net or mesh out of thread using needles, bobbins or crochet hooks.
Filet crochet is an adaptation of filet lace.
In filet crochet, the designs are made by working row by row to create squares like a net; in the resulting net or mesh, some squares are left open and others are filled with different stitches.
crochetmagazine.com /features/spec_interest/pages/sp_mar02_filet.html   (1189 words)

  
 Patty's Filet Primer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
filet # 1 : (or dc filet, or normal net) in the diagram, an empty square means (dc, 2 ch), a full square (3 dc).
filet #1: tr inserting the hook in the last dc done on the row, dc inserting the hook in first lateral loop from the bottom of last tr, hdc inserting the hook in first lateral loop from the bottom of last dc.
filet #2: tr inserting the hook in the last dc done on the row, dc inserting the hook in first lateral loop from the bottom of last tr, hdc inserting the hook in first lateral loop from the bottom of last dc.
www.fortunecity.com /littleitaly/pisa/22/filetprimer.html   (1380 words)

  
 Crochet Australia
Easy to follow patterns in 10, 20 and 40 crochet cotton for a round doily, a 58 x 31cm 23 x 12 mat in filet crochet, a purse and 7 edges and 2 motifs to make a variety of articles.
Crochet is just a hook, some yarn, and a series of loops and knots that, working in the right sequence, turn into something quite beautiful.
Crochet all 13 of these lovely doilies, runners and centrepiece using a variety of thread sizes and techniques, including Irish lace, pineapples, filet and crochet tatting to name a few.
www.crochetaustralia.com.au /webcontent-2.htm   (12651 words)

  
 filet crochet patterns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
When I first started to crochet, I would follow a pattern exactly as it was written and this included getting the very same color that the project was made with.
Beginning in the 1800s in Europe, crochet began to be used as a less costly substitute for other forms of lace.
Filet crochet is a series of boxes worked in double crochet...
www.about-crochet.com /crochet/filet-crochet-patterns.html   (576 words)

  
 Mimi's Crochet Page
I've finished the crocheting part of it, sewn everything together, but I have yet to weave in the ends I used for sewing purposes.
I think it is half-double stitches, and I crocheted the first side of the strap, then did the corner, and came back the other way, so it would be more comfy.
Now, I know this isn't crochet, but my sister did a most wonderful job on a knitted shawl, and since she doesn't have a web page, I thought I'd display it here: The shawl being blocked
mchristi.wso.net /crochet.html   (6393 words)

  
 Crochet Animals, Dolls and Filet Patterns by Crocheted Gifts
According to crocheter Annie Potter, "The modern art of true crochet as we know it today was developed during the 16th century.
It became known as 'crochet lace' in France and 'chain lace' in England." She reports that in 1916 Walter Edmund Roth visited descendants of the Guiana Indians and found examples of true crochet.
A second theory of Paludan's is that the earliest evidence of crochet came from South America, where a primitive tribe was said to have used crochet adornments in rites of puberty.
www.crochetedgifts.com   (666 words)

  
 Free Filet Crochet Charts :: Simply Crochet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Take some time to learn the techniques of filet crochet and impress your family and friends with lovely, gossamer projects.
Use filet crochet to produce lacy pillow covers to accent your quilt bed cover.
Although filet crochet requires pactice in reading and using the charts, the projects you complete will generate many complicments.
www.simplycrochet.com /free-filet-crochet-charts.php   (423 words)

  
 How to Use Filet Crochet Pattern Software
Each solid square, Solid Filet Crochet, is equal to 4 double crochets.  Each open square, Open Filet Crochet is equal to 1 double crochet, followed by 2 chains, followed by 1 double crochet.
Two open squares is equal to 1 double crochet followed by 2 chains followed by 1 double crochet followed by 2 chains followed by 1 double crochet.
Then create a single crochet  in the row below (shown by the x symbol), followed by three more chain stitches and 1 double crochet in the 5th stitch from the starting stitch.
crochetdesigns.com /howto/default.htm   (546 words)

  
 Handmade Laces: Filet, Crochet, Cutwork, Knitting, Tatting, Embroidery and Applique
Unlike filet, in which netting merely provides a ground for needle-worked patterns, the net structure itself in Armenian lace is decorative.
Crochet had been used earlier as a fabric structure, but became popular as a lace-making technique in the mid-19th century.
With netting stretched on a frame, a tambour needle (much like a fine crochet hook) was used to pull a series of thread loops through the net and onto the surface.
www.marlamallett.com /l-other.htm   (1390 words)

  
 Filet Crochet Rose Pillow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Whip stitch edges of filet crochet to around top of ruffles pillow top.
Filet Crochet charts are worked from the bottom to the top.
In Filet Crochet all odd numbered rows are worked from right to left; all even numbered rows are worked from left to right.
www.michaels.com /art/online/projectsheet?pid=e02071&categoryid=29   (568 words)

  
 Filet Crochet classes - HASS DESIGN CROCHET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Filet Crochet classes and Delta Crochet classes for all levels.
You get to practice the basic Filet Crochet stitches as well as learn some new ones - Increasing and Decreasing Filled Squares, using the Lacet Stitch in a different way and using Puff stitches to draw lines.
Delta Crochet is different from Filet in that you Crochet in triangles rather than squares.
www.hassdesign.com /CrochetAlong   (1445 words)

  
 Filet Crochet
Filet crochet is a method of forming designs with solid and openwork squares called blocks (bl) and spaces or...
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Filet crochet patterns are made up of open...
www.goodknitting.com /knitting-directory/filet-crochet.html   (644 words)

  
 Learn how to Crochet with our Basic Filet Crochet Techniques   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
We explain what a gauge is and how to adjust your gauge to know how large your final crochet project will be.
We hope you find this guide useful as you learn how to filet crochet.
If you would like to change the size of thread make sure you use the right size hook (look for specified hook size on the thread lable) and make a sample swatch to calculate the final size of your work.
www.hassdesign.com /BasicFiletTechniques   (816 words)

  
 Filet crochet doily pattern.
This lovely filet crochet pattern was kindly contributed by designer: Joyce A.
This filet pattern is designed and copyrighted by Joyce A. Hodnett.
Visit Joyce's website at Joyce's Crochet Joint to view more of her original designs.
www.craftown.com /crochet/pat65.htm   (189 words)

  
 Beautiful Bird Filet (Crochet...Gotta Love It!)
Steel Crochet Hook: Size 8 or 9 (or the size you prefer when using size 10 thread.
I like to do filet project starting at the bottom of a chart and working my way up to the top.
Click here to see instructions for increasing and decreasing your filet, as is required in this pattern.
members.tripod.com /~lhamm/kievbird.htm   (255 words)

  
 Filet Crochet Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Filet_crochet   (460 words)

  
 Angel Filet Crochet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A crocheting, knitting, & fiber related blog from a crocheting madwoman (or at least, my husband would say so!) Friday, August 26, 2005.
patterns, towel crafts, crafts suppliers, craft mirrors, bible crafts for kids, crochet sweater pattern, granny square crochet, crochet toy patterns, crochet rug patterns, brother...
Rose Filet Crochet 1921 Flapper-Style Sweater Free Pattern...
www.crochetabcs.com /angelfiletcrochet.html   (197 words)

  
 Filet Crochet Border - Crochet Doilies - Doily: Personalized Name Doily - Free Crochet Patterns
This is a border pattern I designed, primarily to give a nice finishing touch to my filet crochet doilies.
Round 3: ch 3 (count as 1st dc), * 6 dc in ch 6 space, ch 3, sc, ch 3 in next ch 6 space, repeat from * around, join with sl st. For each corner: 6 dc in 6ch space, ch3, sc in sc, ch3, 6dc in ch6 space.
What I mean by "adjust": depending on the amount of filet squares, you might have to use the same technique used for the corner in order to make an even layout.
www.crochetdoilies.com /crochet_border_filet.html   (283 words)

  
 Irish / Celtic / Filet & Symbol Crochet
Beautifully illustrated with large clear diagrams and graphs, this book is a must have for anyone serious about filet crochet.
A selection of filet crochet patterns is also included.
Crochet a treasury of 20 beautiful filet designs to dress up your home, including table runners, curtains, chair sets, tablecloth, curtain ties, placemats and pillows.
www.crochetaustralia.com.au /category17_4.htm   (404 words)

  
 Crochet . . . Gotta Love It!
These patterns are my own original crochet designs.
These kits have all the materials necessary and instruction to make your own rosaries, except for the crochet hook which you supply.
Crocheted crosses from the pattern leaflet, "Marks of Faith" can be purchased at Jennie Gaskin's website (great lady to order from!) Country Yarns or at Annie's Attic (800) LV-ANNIE
www.premier.net /~lhamm/crochet.htm   (984 words)

  
 designing filet crochet Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Crochet Designs, Your Home for Filet Crochet Patterns and Crochet...
This page contains printable graph paper for use in designing filet crochet patterns, cross stitch patterns and charted knitting patterns.
Having said that we believe that we’ve searched the super highway far and wide to provide you with the best designing filet crochet sites on the internet today.
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 Crochet Treasures Vintage Crochet Patterns
At Crochet Treasures there are over 900 vintage crochet patterns for Members and more on the way.
There are crochet patterns for doilies that are ruffled, flowered, pineapple doilies, round, "stand up", square doilies, butterfly, Crinoline Lady and hundreds of others.
There are plenty of free crochet patterns, vintage crochet books, crochet stitch instructions and more.
www.crochettreasures.com   (229 words)

  
 Simply Crochet :: Free Crochet Patterns, Free Filet Crochet Charts & More!
Designing striking stitches, crocheters through the ages handcrafted a variety of styles from gossamer filet work to the bold stitches used for afghans.
Browse crochet patterns for baby afghans, or free crochet afghan patterns for gifts.
We also offer resources for decorating with free doily patterns or free filet crochet charts.
www.simplycrochet.com   (362 words)

  
 Free Crochet Projects and Knitting Projects at AllCrafts!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
See the auction listings for those hard to find crochet supplies and crochet hooks or a great buy on knitting patterns, knitting needles, and knitting machines, too.
At last, crocheters without the benefit of a friendly instructor can find th help they need in Crocheting in Plain English.
Beginning with the basics such as hooks and yarns, moving through simple stitches, and on to creating patterns and delicate filet crochet, you will find the step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs easy to follow.
www.allcrafts.net /crochetknit.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Knitted Threads - Crochet Tips and Techniques - Reading Filet Crochet Patterns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Very few filet patterns are actually written out as you will see from the examples below, it takes a great deal of space to write out one row of a graph.
The easiest filet is worked with 2 stitches for each box.
The outer edge of the space is formed by the last stitch of the preceding space or block, or by the three chains at the beginning of the row making a single solid space of 3 dc or a double space of 5 dc.
www.knittedthreads.com /tips/croq/tipcroq3.htm   (478 words)

  
 Filet Crochet Patterns :: Hot-Crochet.Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Filet Crochet instruction books and patterns including how to book.
Filet crochet patterns don't use word instructions (at least very little of word instructions).
Filet crochet patterns and crocheted animals, dolls and name doilies.
www.hot-crochet.info /crochet/filet-crochet-patterns.html   (379 words)

  
 SMART CROCHET - crochet tutorial
This is a FILET dedicated site, and this tutorial is for the CROCHETERS who wish to "UPGRADE" their skills to filet.
If you don't - please refer to the general crochet sites, purchase books on crochet how-to or attend the crochet classes.
Filet crochet basics - open and filled meshes.
www.smartcrochet.com /tutorial.shtml   (143 words)

  
 Filet Crochet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
While filet crochet is most often seen as a square that's crocheted following a graph that's worked from the bottom up, it can also be worked in rounds.
There are much more ways to filet crochet: larger squares, different.....This is the most common and easiest way to crochet filet, and it is particularly.....most used...
Detail instruction for you to learn how to read Filet Crochet Patterns, crochet gauge, crochet abbreviations and crochet hook chart for US and European...
www.crochetabcs.com /filetcrochet.html   (226 words)

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