What nicer gift could you give for a housewarming than this “Home Sweet Home” filet crochet piece! Any new homeowner would be thrilled to receive this gift! Customize the piece by coordinating the thread and/or fabric/frame/canvas to the recipient’s taste and home décor!

The pattern includes written instructions for the first 2 rows, then you’ll follow the Filet Crochet Chart to work the rest of the rows. Instructions are given for how to work the open and closed mesh that is used in Filet Crochet.

Three options/photos are given for finishing the piece the way you or the recipient chooses.

The finished piece fits great in a 16″ x 20″ frame (or other mounting materials).

SIZE:

After blocking: Approx. 16” (40.5 cm) wide x 12” (30.5 cm) high

Before blocking: Approx. 14 ½” (37 cm) wide x 10 ½” (26.5 cm) high

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate

MATERIALS:

Cotton crochet thread, size 30, 100% cotton, 50 g (515 m) per ball

1 ball white (or color of choice)

Size 12 (1.00 mm) steel crochet hook (Boye) or size 8 (0.90 mm) steel crochet hook (Tulip) or size required for gauge

16” x 20” (40.5 cm x 50.5 cm) frame or blank canvas (to decorate and hang, as desired)

Aleene’s Tacky Spray adhesive for mounting (optional)

Note: Photographed models made with DMC Cebelia #30 and a size No. 8 (0.90 mm) Tulip steel crochet hook.