Filet Afghans

Filet Afghans
Gifted by: Leisure Arts
www.leisurearts.com
Reviewed by Jeanette Benoit, Editor, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

Filet crochet is a beautiful crochet technique that has many applications, including crochet afghans. Inside Filet Afghans by Michele Mireau, you will find eight charted crochet afghan patterns that work up surprisingly quick. Designs include a delicate butterfly, easy geometrics, floral motifs, birds, and more.

If you're new to filet crochet, then don't fret because this book includes a quick introduction to filet crochet and a sample chart. Essentially, filet crochet is nothing more than a decorative design technique that features pictures, motifs, or patterns that are created by solid and open blocks; each blog combines two crochet stitches: chain and double crochet. If you know how to do these two crochet stitches, then you should not have any problem mastering the art of filet crochet! All of the crochet afghan patterns inside Filet Afghans have an "Easy" skill level.

If you need a refresher about general crochet terms, then simply refer to the handy dandy Instructions page at the back of this crochet pattern book. Here, you will find useful information such as common crochet abbreviations, gauge information, helpful hints, and even fringe techniques.

Choose from eight lovely designs inside this 30-page pattern book including the Blue Seagull Fantasy, Blueberry Diamonds, Lilac Mosaic, Pink Butterfly, and more.