How to crochet a pretty vintage style filet granny square! In this video I teach you step by step how to crochet a lacy granny square, nice and slow, nice and simple!

When joined together these squares show a beautiful filet diamond pattern 😊

Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)

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Crochet Vintage Filet Granny Square WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

Abbreviations:

·       Ch = Chain

·       Ch sp = Chain space

·       DC = Double crochet

·       Rep = Repeat

·       St = Stitch

Pattern for Square:

Make a magic ring or ch 4 and sl st to join.

Row 1: Ch 5 (counts as 1 DC and ch 2) and rep (1 DC, ch 2) 7 times.

Sl st to join.

Row 2: Sl st into the ch sp.

Every st of this row will be worked in ch sp, not into any st of the previous row.

Ch 5 and make 3 DC in the same ch sp.

Rep *ch 1, 1 DC, ch 1, (3 DC, ch 2, 3DC)* 3 times.

For the remaining side, ch 1, 1 DC, ch 1, and 2 DC in the last ch sp.

Sl st to join.

Row 3: Sl st into the ch sp.

Ch 5 and make 3 DC in the same ch sp.

For each side, *ch 1, skip 2 st 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC in the DC from the previous row, ch 1, skip the ch in between, 1 DC, ch 1, (3 DC, ch 2, 3DC)*.

For the remaining side, ch 1, skip 2 st 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC in the DC from the previous row, ch 1, skip the ch in between, 1 DC, ch 1, and 2 DC in the last ch sp.

Sl st to join.

Rows 4-onward: Sl st into the ch sp.

Ch 5 and make 3 DC in the same ch sp.

For each side, work ch 1, skip 2 st 1 DC, rep *ch 1, 1 DC in the DC from the previous row* for however many st there are, ch 1, skip the last ch before the corner, 1 DC, ch 1, (3 DC, ch 2, 3DC).

For the remaining side, you will do the same except you will finish the row with 2 DC instead of making a full corner.

Sl st to join.

When you’ve reached your desired size, fasten off and cut the yarn.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin