Map of England

Map of England Crochet Home Décor Pattern by Frances Powell

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates decorative map panels of England suitable for home décor display. Designed by Frances Powell, the pattern offers two size options: a small map panel and a larger mat version, both featuring a detailed geographic representation worked in filet crochet technique. The pattern includes optional top header sections for both sizes, allowing crafters to customize their finished piece.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a filet crochet map of England that functions as a decorative wall hanging or table mat. Two distinct size options are provided: a small map panel measuring 6½ inches by 8¼ inches with header (or 6½ inches by 6¾ inches without), and a large mat measuring 13 inches by 17 inches with header (or 13 inches by 14½ inches without). Both versions display the geographic outline and features of England through the open and solid spaces characteristic of filet crochet work.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs filet crochet as its primary technique, a method that creates images through the strategic placement of open mesh and solid blocks. The filet stitch structure uses chain spaces and filled areas to form the map's geographic details.

Core stitches featured in this pattern include:

• Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create chain spaces and base rows
• Treble crochet (tr) – the primary stitch for building the filet mesh structure and creating solid filled areas
• Half treble crochet (htr) – used for shaping and detail work within the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – employed for specific shaping and construction elements
• Slip stitch (sl) – used for joining rounds and finishing edges

The pattern incorporates special filet stitches and turning techniques to maintain proper stitch height and pattern alignment throughout the work. Repeat instructions are clearly marked using parentheses or brackets to guide crafters through pattern sections.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The pattern specifies different materials based on which size version is being created:

Small Map Panel Materials:

• 0.75 mm crochet hook
• No 80 crochet cotton or No 70 tatting thread
• 2 x 5g balls (approximately 195 yards or 180 metres total)
• Gauge: 18 treble crochet stitches = 1 inch (2.5 cm) and 9 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Large Mat Materials:

• 1.50 mm crochet hook
• No 10 crochet cotton
• Approximately 325 yards or 300 metres
• Gauge: 10 treble crochet stitches = 1 inch (2.5 cm) and 4 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm)

The pattern uses DK weight and lace weight yarns in the form of fine crochet cotton and tatting thread, requiring correspondingly small hook sizes to achieve the delicate filet work necessary for detailed map representation. The fine gauge and small hooks create intricate stitch definition ideal for displaying geographic features.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for crocheters with foundational skills in basic stitches and experience reading crochet charts. Familiarity with filet crochet technique and the ability to maintain consistent gauge with fine materials and small hooks is recommended for successful completion.