Filet technique may seem old-school, but it has a great comeback these days! It’s no longer the technique of grandmas and their sheer curtains with pixel-like shapes of ducklings – modern designers prove it, making for instance these gorgeous crochet shawls in the pictures below!
It’s based on alternating “filled” and “empty” little squares to create lacy shapes and patterns. Technique is still just a technique, and that means that you can employ it in a million different ways, in a million different projects. Modern filet is geometrical, minimal and edgy. It does not follow picturesque motifs or naive animal silhouettes – it uses simple forms to create eye-catching patterns. Take a look at examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.
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Dusty Diamond Shawl
Simple diamond pattern is a perfect starting point for anybody who would like to learn filet technique.
- DESIGNED by Titti Stenke
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
Go to the pattern:
Hearty Free Crochet Pattern
Delicate hearts on this shawl are best visible when put on contrasting colors. Isn’t it beautiful?
- DESIGNED by ByMimzan
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
Go to the pattern:
Orla Sideways Shawl
This beautiful crochet shawl in the pictures below is a feminine and delicate project, that will look amazing on you on spring and summer days! It doesn’t need any increasing or decreasing, so every beginner will handle this one! Feel free to use any kind of yarn and hook size you want!
- dDESIGNED by Clare M
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Clare M / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on trulycrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Sunday Strolls Shawl
This gorgeous crochet shawl in the pictures below was created by the super talented The Crochet Fix and it’s a very feminine and flattering project, that’s perfect to freshen up your spring closet! The finished size is 200cm/78.7” wide by ~85cm/33.5” long.
- dDESIGNED by The Crochet Fix
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by The Crochet Fix / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on thecrochetfix.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Bella Rosa Shawl
This delicate, feminine shawl in the pictures below was made by the super talented Wilma Westenberg and it’s absolutely gorgeous, don’t you think? The subtle rose design makes it so eye-catching and perfect to layer on your favorite dress! The finished size is 62” high and 26” wide.
- dDESIGNED by Wilma Westenberg
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
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PHOTOS by Wilma Westenberg / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on wilmade.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Diamond Blocks Shawl
This incredible and very feminine crochet shawl in the pictures below starts at the bottom tip and work your way up to create this breezy crochet wrap. It’s created using a very clever combination of basic crochet stitches. What’s more, it will look amazing with so many different stylizations!
- dDESIGNED by Yarnspirations Design Studio
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Yarnspirations Design Studio / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on yarnspirations.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Rough Diamonds Wrap
The more colors, the better! This gorgeous vibrant wrap by madebycasinogirl in the pictures below was made with incredible, warm shades of purple, that create a beautiful ombre effect. It’s a super flattering wrap, that’s going to be a wonderful gift idea for your friend or loved one!
- dDESIGNED by Jo Creates
- THIS VERSION is by madebycasinogirl
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by madebycasinogirl / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.
Filet crochet triangle scarf
This gorgeous, vibrant scarf in the pictures below has a wingspan of 156 cm and depth of 50 cm. TLH Patterns chose such an amazing and vivid shade for it! It’s made using the filet crochet technique, that every a bit advanced crocheter will learn in e heartbeat!
- dDESIGNED by TLH Patterns
- PROJECT TYPE crochet shawls
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by TLH Patterns / ravelry.com
Find this free pattern on thelazyhobbyhopper.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
