Materials Needed:
- Yarn: EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 (DK weight) or any yarn/thread of your choice
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Measurements:
- Finished size depends on the yarn weight used:
- Heavier yarn will result in a larger piece.
- Finer thread will create a smaller piece.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ( ) = repeat instructions within parentheses as indicated
Stitching Instructions for Making the Filet Crochet Leaf Centerpiece Pattern
Foundation Row:
- Ch a multiple of 6 + 4 (e.g., 22 ch). This is your base chain, which will determine the width of your project.
- Row 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across until you reach the end.
- Turn the work.
Creating the Mesh Pattern:
- Row 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc).
- Dc in the next 2 sts.
- Skip 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat the sequence between the asterisks until you reach the last 2 sts.
- Dc in the last 2 sts.
- Turn the work.
- Row 3:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next st.
- Skip 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc in the same st.
- Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with dc in the last st.
- Turn the work.
- Row 4:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next 2 sts.
- Skip 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat the sequence from * to the last 2 sts.
- Dc in the last 2 sts.
- Turn the work.
- Row 5:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next st.
- Skip 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc in the same st.
- Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with dc in the last st.
- Turn the work.
Forming the Leaf Shape:
- Leaf Shaping (Rows 6-10): To create the leaf shape, work additional dc stitches into the ch-2 spaces, creating points at the top of each leaf.
Row 6:- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next 2 sts.
- Skip 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ending with dc in the last 2 sts.
- Turn the work.
- Row 7:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next st.
- Skip 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc in the same st.
- Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with dc in the last st.
- Turn the work.
- Row 8:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next 2 sts.
- Skip 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ending with dc in the last 2 sts.
- Turn the work.
- Row 9:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next st.
- Skip 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, dc in the same st.
- Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with dc in the last st.
- Turn the work.
- Row 10:
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), then dc in the next 2 sts.
- Skip 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ending with dc in the last 2 sts.
- Turn the work.
Building the Leaves:
- Row 11 and onward: Continue alternating between dc rows and ch 2, dc rows, adjusting the number of dc stitches between the ch-2 spaces to form larger or smaller leaves. Each row will form another layer of the leaf structure.
Work until you have the desired number of rows to form a fuller leaf pattern. As you approach the end of the project, make sure you balance the leaf tips and final edge by adjusting stitch counts.
Finishing the Project:
- Final Row: After completing the last row, fasten off your yarn by cutting it, leaving a long tail. Pull the yarn through the last loop and tighten.
- Weaving in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends from the beginning and end of the project. Make sure the edges are tidy and secure.
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