Filet crochet letters and names
Type a name or any words and get a filet crochet chart of blocks and spaces, with written rows, the foundation chain count and a printable PDF.
Filet crochet names and words
Filet lettering is worked like any filet chart: letters are filled blocks and the background open mesh. Names make lovely blanket panels, pillow covers, doily centres and baby gifts, and short words like "Home" or "Love" suit wall hangings.
- Leave a border. Two or more rows of spaces around the letters frame them and keep the edges neat.
- Space the letters. One blank square between letters is enough in Bold and Large; use two for small fonts so the letters don't run together.
- Long names: press Enter to split them over two lines, or pick a smaller font.
Turn a picture into filet instead with the filet crochet pattern maker, or see all the alphabets on the alphabet charts page.
Questions
How do I make a filet crochet name pattern?
Type the name above, pick a font and press Make my pattern. Every letter square becomes a filled block and the background open spaces, with row-by-row instructions and the foundation chain count.
Which font is best for filet letters?
Bold (10 rows) and Large (13 rows) read clearly in filet mesh. Small fonts work for thread and short words; the Sampler serif capitals suit doilies and wedding pieces.
How big will the name be?
Each letter square is one filet square. At 12 squares per 4 inches in DK cotton, 10-row letters are about 3.3 inches tall. Fine size 10 thread makes them much smaller, so check your gauge under Settings.
Can I add a border of spaces?
Yes. Set the blank border to leave open mesh all round the letters, which makes the edges neat. Add a heart with the heart button.
How do I read the rows?
Start at the bottom. Odd rows read right to left and even rows left to right, because you turn at the end of every row. The instructions count spaces and blocks for you, like "4 spaces, 3 blocks, 4 spaces".
Is it free?
Yes, for charts up to 80 × 80 squares, with written rows and a printable PDF.