Arabella Pouch: Easy multi-purpose crochet drawstring pouch pattern

Arabella Pouch is a filet drawstring pattern designed in an attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home décor. It is a multi-functional crochet pouch pattern with a solid base and band and lacy body. It is a simple filet crochet pattern and the finished product is extremely lightweight.

Arabella Pouch: an ode in crochet

Arabella is a name of Latin origin meaning ‘yielding to prayers’. It also means a beautiful Arab woman. But the main reason behind me naming this filet crochet drawstring pouch pattern Arabella, is to give my tribute to the squib in the Harry Potter series, Arabella Figg. She was the one who watched Harry over during his stay over his aunt’s. She is one of many unsung heroes in the Harry Potter series. Arabella Pouch is my way of paying her tribute.  

Construction

Arabella pouch is constructed in one piece from bottom up. It has a solid base and band with an alternating rows of double crochet and single crochet. This ensures a strong base. The body of the crochet drawstring pouch is lacy and has a checker-board pattern formed using the filet technique. The drawstring of the pouch is made separately and attached to the body.

In the pattern you will find both written instructions and illustrations to make the pouch. Written instruction is supplemented  with filet crochet grid illustrations. Thus Arabella Pouch crochet pattern for the crochet drawstring pouch is fully equipped for all kinds of makers. 

Prerequisites for the filet crochet tote

The pouch is designed with filet crochet technique, where every solid block is a 3-dc and open block, dc,ch1,dc. While placing the stitches in the ch1-sp, place them below the chain and not into the chain. To learn the fundamentals of filet crochet technique, read THIS post.

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Every row begins with a chainless double crochet, to have a clean edge. This will not be mentioned in every row in the instruction and is understood that the first dc is a chainless double crochet stitch. And every row is ended by joining to the first stitch using slip stitch.

Materials

  • Yarn: 100% cotton fingering weight yarn with 340m/100g. You will need 340m each in two colours. Colour A: Espresso Colour B: Sand 
  • Crochet hook – 3mm (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors

Gauge

23sts in 11 rows of double crochet is 4” without blocking.

Pattern Level

Easy. This filet crochet tote pattern is written in US terminology.

Testers Love

I take this platform to thank my fellow crocheters who helped me test this this this pattern. You can see their beautiful interpretation of the filet crochet tote pattern below.

crochet drawstring pouch pattern
crochet drawstring pouch pattern
crochet drawstring pouch pattern
crochet drawstring pouch pattern

Pomona tote is a humble attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home decor. 

Get your copy of Pomona tote from My Shop or My Ravelry Store, along with other crochet patterns. 

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Sybil Headband: Stunning Filet crochet headband pattern

Sybil headband is a filet crochet headband pattern with a whirl like design in it’s body. It is an explorative design to take your filet crochet technique to the next level beyond home décor. 

Sybil Headband: a laud through crochet

Sybil means a prophetess or oracle or fortune teller in the ancient world originally in Greek. But this headband is named after the Divination Professor at Hogwarts, Sybill Trelawney. She plays a pivotal role in the Harry Potter series and in fact, it is because of the prophecy she made, the series exists. Sybil Headband, the filet crochet headband pattern, is my ode through crochet to the prophetesses at Hogwarts.

Construction

Sybil Headband is crocheted in one piece from one of the ties to another. You start at one side, and then there is an increase in stitches to attain the width. Once the desired length is achieved, the stitches are decreased and finished at the other end with a tie. There is absolutely no sewing involved.

In the pattern, you will find both written instructions and illustrations to support each other. Thus Sybil headband pattern is fully equipped for all kinds of makers. 

Prerequisites

Sybil is a lacy filet crochet headband pattern worked seamlessly from one end to the other, tie-to-tie. Designed using filet crochet technique, every solid block is a 3-dc and open block, dc,ch1,dc. While placing the stitches in the ch1-sp, place them below the chain and not into the chain. To learn the fundamentals of filet crochet technique, read THIS post.

Get a copy of You can Filet crochet too! to master the fundamentals of filet crochet

Every row that begins with a double crochet stitch is substituted with a chainless double crochet, to have a clean edge. This will not be mentioned in every row in the instruction and is understood that the first dc is a chainless double crochet stitch.

Materials

  • Yarn: Scheepjes Catona, 50g/125m. With one skein you can make at least two headbands
  • Crochet hook – 3.25 mm (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors

Gauge

24sts in 9 rows of double crochet is 4” after blocking.

Gauge is not crucial for the design but may alter the dimension.

Pattern Level

Easy. This filet crochet kimono cardigan pattern is written in US terminology.

Testers Love

I take this platform to thank my fellow crocheters who helped me test this this this pattern. You can see their beautiful interpretation of the filet crochet tote pattern below.

Sybil headband is my humble attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home decor and my ode to the unsung hero in the Harry Potter series. (Y’all, I’m a Potterhead)

Get your copy of Sybil headband from My Shop or My Ravelry Store, along with other crochet patterns.

While sharing your Sybil Headband, make sure to use the hashtags #yarnnmedesigns and #filetcrochetbeyondhomedecor, so that I can share and support your work.

Sybil headband

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Minerva Cardi: Simple filet crochet kimono cardigan

Minerva Cardi is a filet crochet kimono cardigan pattern with simple repetitive stitch patterns. It is an explorative design to take your filet crochet technique to the next level beyond home décor. 

Minerva Cardi: a tribute through crochet

Minerva is the Roman Goddess of wisdom and warfare, in simple words, the feminine energy and representative of brains and bravery. But this cardigan is named after the Transformation Professor, Deputy Headmistress at Hogwarts and the badass witch Minerva McGonagall. She plays a pivotal role in the Harry Potter series and is also one of the unsung heroes. Minerva cardi, the crochet kimono cardigan, is my ode through crochet to the badass professor at Hogwarts.

Construction

Minerva Cardi is a one size fits most kimono inspired cardigan. It is crocheted in one piece from one side to another, folded and joined to form the sleeves. There is absolutely no sewing involved, unless you choose to sew over slip stitch join for sleeve separation. After crocheting the main part of the cardigan, it is finished at the bottom edge with a beautiful pom-pom edging.

In the pattern, you will find both written instructions and illustrations to support each other. Step-by-step instructions with photo tutorials are also given to enable easy sleeve separation. Thus Minerva cardi crochet pattern for the filet crochet tote is fully equipped for all kinds of makers. 

Prerequisites

The cardigan is designed with filet crochet technique, where every solid block is a 3-dc and open block, dc,ch1,dc. While placing the stitches in the ch1-sp, place them below the chain and not into the chain. Remember to count your ch1 spaces while counting your stitches. To learn the fundamentals of filet crochet technique, read THIS post.

Get a copy of You can Filet crochet too! to master the fundamentals of filet crochet

Every row that begins with a double crochet stitch is substituted with a chainless double crochet, to have a clean edge. This will not be mentioned in every row in the instruction and is understood that the first dc is a chainless double crochet stitch.

Materials

  • Yarn: YarnArt cotton soft – 3 skeins. It is a light fingering weight yarn with 600m/100g of yarn. The fibre content is 55% cotton and 45% acrylic. Choose a solid colour yarn for best results.
  • Crochet hook – 3mm (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors

Gauge

22 st in 13 rows of dc is 4’’.

Pattern Level

Easy. This filet crochet kimono cardigan pattern is written in US terminology.

Testers Love

I take this platform to thank my fellow crocheters who helped me test this this this pattern. You can see their beautiful interpretation of the filet crochet tote pattern below.

Minerva Cardi is a humble attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home decor. and my ode to the unsung hero in the Harry Potter series. (Y’all, I’m a Potterhead)

Get your copy of Minerva Cardi from My Shop or My Ravelry Store, along with other crochet patterns.

While sharing your Minerva Cardi, make sure to use the hashtags #yarnnmedesigns and #filetcrochetbeyondhomedecor, so that I can share and support your work.

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Pomona Tote: Easy filet crochet tote pattern

Pomona tote is a filet crochet tote pattern designed in an attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home décor. It is a multi-functional crochet tote bag pattern with a solid base and band and lacy body. It is a simple filet crochet pattern and the finished product is extremely lightweight.

Pomona tote: an ode in crochet

Pomona is the Roman Goddess of gardens and fruit trees. She watches over and protects fruit trees and cares for their cultivation. But the main reason behind me naming this filet crochet tote pattern Pomona is to give my tribute to the Herbology Professor of Hogwarts, Pomona Sprout. She is one of many unsung heroes in the Harry Potter series. Pomona tote is my way of paying her tribute.  

Construction

Pomona tote is constructed in one piece from bottom up. It has a solid base and band with an alternating rows of double crochet and single crochet. This ensures a strong base. The body of the filet crochet tote is lacy and has a zig zag pattern formed using the filet technique. The handles of the tote are made separately and attached to the body.

In the pattern you will find both written instructions and illustrations to make the tote. Instructions for the base of the tote is supplemented using a crochet stitch chart and that of the body with filet crochet grid illustrations. Thus Pomona tote crochet pattern for the filet crochet tote is fully equipped for all kinds of makers. 

Prerequisites for the filet crochet tote

The tote is designed with filet crochet technique, where every solid block is a 3-dc and open block, dc,ch1,dc. While placing the stitches in the ch1-sp, place them below the chain and not into the chain. To learn the fundamentals of filet crochet technique, read THIS post.

Get a copy of You can Filet crochet too! to master the fundamentals of filet crochet

Every row begins with a chainless double crochet, to have a clean edge. This will not be mentioned in every row in the instruction and is understood that the first dc is a chainless double crochet stitch. And every row is ended by joining to the first stitch using slip stitch.

Materials

  • Yarn: 100% cotton fingering weight yarn with 340m/100g. You will need 340m each in two colours. Colour A: Espresso Colour B: Sand 
  • Crochet hook – 2.5 mm (or size needed to obtain the gauge)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Measuring Tape
  • Scissors

Gauge

28sts in 11.5 rows of double crochet is 4” without blocking.

Pattern Level

Easy. This filet crochet tote pattern is written in US terminology.

Testers Love

I take this platform to thank my fellow crocheters who helped me test this this this pattern. You can see their beautiful interpretation of the filet crochet tote pattern below.

Pomona Tote: Filet crochet tote pattern

Pomona tote is a humble attempt to take the filet crochet technique beyond home decor. 

Get your copy of Pomona tote from My Shop or My Ravelry Store, along with other crochet patterns. 

While sharing your Pomona tote, make sure to use the hashtags #yarnnmedesigns and #filetcrochetbeyondhomedecor, so that I can share and support your work.

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Flower Garden Table runner- simple filet crochet table runner for beginners

Filet crochet is the most underused crochet techniques. It is also one of the most easy crochet techniques out there. Using only the basic stitches and a single colour of yarn, wonderful designs can be created. Flower Garden Table runner pattern is a simple filet crochet table runner for beginners.

Filet crochet for beginners

Filet crochet at first sight might seem daunting. But trust me when I say, it is the simplest of all crochet techniques. With the knowledge of the fundamentals and a little bit of concentration, you can make wonders with this technique.

If you are new to filet crochet, read THIS post

Flower Garden table runner

The flower Garden table runner pattern is an adaptation from one of the six filet crochet designs in Filet crochet Spring/Summer Sampler throw.

This pattern is one of the ways you can make use of each of the designs in the sampler throw pattern.

Like the sampler throw, the table runner also has three types of instructions – filet crochet grid chart, crochet stitch chart and written instruction, to facilitate an easy filet crochet for beginners.

Made with pure cotton fingering weight yarn and fixed width, the length of the table runner can be altered and customized to your liking.

Where can you get the pattern?

The Flower Garden filet crochet table runner for beginners is available as a separate pattern on my Ravelry store HERE.

It is also available along with the Filet crochet Spring/Summer Sampler throw pattern in the e-book, ‘You can Filet Crochet too!‘

Get you copy of the e-book HERE

Filet crochet, though may seem daunting initially, is one of the easiest crochet techniques. The Flower Garden filet crochet table runner for beginners, is one of the most beautiful patterns you can make for your home. Make your table runner for your home space and get to know this beautiful crochet technique.

filet crochet table runner for beginners

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Filet crochet Spring/Summer Sampler throw: the best pattern to learn filet crochet for beginners

Filet crochet summer sampler throw is a set of 6 basic yet beautiful filet crochet patterns crocheted one over the other and finished with a simple regular crochet border.

Unlike most regular filet crochet patterns that use double crochet stitches, the sampler throw is designed with treble crochet stitches. This is because of the need to get a perfect square for each grid.

The six designs are all you need to get you started with filet crochet and therefore, this ampler throw is the best filet crochet pattern for beginners.

These are your basic geometric patterns that are easy to follow and crochet and the throw contains a few rows or enough rows to complete one full figure of the design.

Each of the six designs is separated by a divider row of continuous treble crochet stitches. And after finishing the six designs, the throw is given a finishing touch with a simple border.

Designs in the Sampler throw

  1. Polka dots, that contain solid and unfilled circles.
  2. Classic Chevron, a continuous zig-zag pattern
  3. Concentric Squares
  4. Dazzling Diamonds, contains a row of diamond shaped pattern.
  5. Spread love is two rows of heart, on inverted over the other.
  6. Flower Garden, a row of simple flowers.

The border is simple fan-like design with picots.

If you are yet to start on your filet crochet journey, read this post here 

filet crochet pattern for beginners

Types of instruction

Filet crochet Summer sampler throw contains three types of instructions,

  • Traditional grid or pixel chart
  • Crochet stitch chart
  • Written instructions

How to make use of the instructions?

  • Filet crochet pros, you are good to go only with the given grid/pixel chat.
  • Filet crochet novices, try crocheting with the grid charts. If you feel stuck or lost where to start, brig yourself on track by referring to either your stitch chart or written instruction.

Testers’ Love

I am very much obliged to my testers who were kind enough to spend their valuable time and energy in testing this filet crochet sampler throw pattern. They willing gave their feedback on the pattern as well.

I’ve enjoyed a lot crocheting this pattern. It was easy to follow the written pattern and the chart also helps a lot for the ones that, like me, prefer crochet graphs. The chosen motifs make a very nice and elegant throw and they bring some kind of variety and fun to the pattern. You never get bored of it!. I would also say that this is as well a perfect pattern to practice what I call “mindful crochet” and to get relaxed and away from your mental noise while crocheting it

Inge Serrano

@ladycrochet

The pattern is accurate and easy to follow even for a beginner. The representations in a grid chart, crochet stitch chart and clearly written instructions makes it an easy-make and can be easily customized to your size requirements. I found it interesting because it 6 different pattern and we could change colors in filet crochet without disturbing its design. I learnt how to exactly customize filet crochet to the size I need because of the detailed stitch count and instructions provided by the designer in pattern. A beautiful and simple border looks great on the throw

Sandhya

@csrbks

Filet crochet is something I would want to learn and experience. I liked the theme of the filet crochet throw. I find it really interesting to work it as each row gives a new perspective.

Thasleem Fathima

@crazycrochetworld

The filet crochet and reading crochet diagrams was a totally new experience for me. The pattern took some time to get used to. Lot of frogging initially but once I got a hang of it, it worked up quite fast. It was a totally new and awesome experience to create patterns and designs in filet crochet.

Archana

@vandvbyvarba

How to make use of the instructions?

  • Filet crochet pros, you are good to go only with the given grid/pixel chat.
  • Filet crochet novices, try crocheting with the grid charts. If you feel stuck or lost where to start, brig yourself on track by referring to either your stitch chart or written instruction.

How further can you use the sampler throw pattern?

The filet crochet sampler throw is built on a fixed foundation chain. To make the throw, you start with that foundation chain number, and no change about that.

If you would like to make only the sampler throw, you can get the print-friendly version of the pattern HERE

But each of the six designs has different stitch multiples. And those multiples had been given along-side each of the design in the e-book. You can use those multiples to make any item of your choice in the future like table runner, tablecloth, shawls, etc.,

The e-book, ‘You can Filet crochet too!’ contains all the knowledge you need to get you started with filet crochet technique along with this Summer/Spring Sampler thro pattern. Besides, individual stitch multiples of the six designs are also elaborated in the e-book and you can use this to make your own decors and accessories.

You can get your copy of the e-book HERE

A couple more filet crochet patterns will be added in the e-book soon, at no additional cost. So do not miss it!

e-book

Spring/Summer Sampler throw is the best filet crochet pattern for beginners. It has six simple designs to practice, three types of instructions to guide you along and all you need to get started with Filet crochet.

filet crochet pattern for beginners

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