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mesh
Beginner
Openwork
Filet Mesh
Also known as: Open mesh, filet crochet, net stitch
Double crochets separated by chain-1 spaces, stacked so each dc sits on a dc and each space on a space. A light grid that is the base of filet crochet and market bags.
How to Filet Mesh
1. Work over an odd number of stitches.
2. First mesh row: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st*, repeat across.
3. Next rows: dc in first st, *ch 1, skip the ch-1 space, dc in next dc*, repeat across.
4. To finish, work a solid row: dc in each st and each ch-1 space.
💡 Pro Tips
Filling some squares with a dc instead of a space draws pictures — that is filet crochet.
Common Uses
Market bags
lacy tops
curtains
open hat crowns