Circle Shape Filet Square

Circle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Circle Shape Filet Square is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Caitlin's Contagious Creations. This finished square measures 7.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide and features a filet crochet design that creates a circle motif within the square format. The pattern produces a flat, reversible piece with no distinct right or wrong side, making it suitable for blankets, throws, or decorative squares that can be viewed from either direction.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs filet crochet, a classic openwork technique that combines solid stitches with chain spaces to create a decorative mesh pattern. The design is worked in a back and forth flat motion, building the piece row by row rather than in the round. The reversible nature of the finished square means the filet pattern is equally attractive from both sides, making it ideal for projects where both surfaces are visible.

The pattern offers flexibility in starting methods, with the primary approach using foundation double crochet stitches in the first row, though an alternative starting method is also provided. This allows crocheters to choose the foundation technique that feels most comfortable for their skill level.

Stitches Used

• Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) – Used to establish the base row with built-in chain foundation
• Double Crochet (DC) – The primary stitch creating the solid portions of the filet pattern
• Chain (Ch) – Creates the open spaces within the filet design
• Single Crochet (SC) – Used for finishing details and optional border work
• Skip (Sk) – Used to create the openwork spaces between solid stitches

Each row contains 31 stitches total, with chain spaces counting toward this stitch count. The chain 2 at the beginning of each row serves as a turning chain and does not count as an additional stitch in the row count.

Materials and Tools

This project requires 30 yards of #3 light weight yarn for the main square, with an optional additional 10 yards of #3 yarn available for adding a border. The recommended hook size is a G 6 / 4 mm crochet hook. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends and securing yarn tails.

The gauge for this pattern is 17 double crochet stitches by 12 rows equals 4 inches wide by 4 inches tall, which helps determine the final dimensions and ensures the circle motif displays properly within the square format.

Skill Level and Requirements

This pattern is rated Beginner+, making it accessible to newer crocheters while providing a slight challenge. Successful completion requires foundational knowledge of foundation double crochet stitches, chain stitches, and double crochet stitches. The straightforward back-and-forth construction and the reversible finished product make this an excellent project for building confidence with filet crochet techniques.