Filet Crochet: 3 Patterns to Try This Summer’s Hottest Crochet Trend
If you keep spotting crochet bandanas, tops, bags and sarongs with “pixel-style” motifs featuring geometric and floral patterns worked into a delicate mesh this summer, you’ve already discovered the charm of filet crochet. Inspired by traditional lacework, this technique is winning over a new generation of crochet lovers with modern designs that are surprisingly easy to make. In this post, we’re sharing three new patterns by designers @laetitiadalbies and @by.ana.d, so you can learn the technique while making two bandanas and a summer-ready top.
What is Filet Crochet?
Simply alternate open and filled spaces to create eye-catching motifs without using complicated stitches. And yes, it’s seriously addictive! Discover how filet crochet works while making two bandanas and a top designed by @laetitiadalbies and @by.ana.d. Downloadable PDF patterns are available on katia.com in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German and Italian.
Filet Crochet Bandanas: The Perfect First Project
If you want to learn filet crochet, a bandana is the perfect place to start. It’s quick to make, uses very little yarn, and lets you watch the pattern appear almost like magic as you alternate filled and open squares. Plus, it’s an easy accessory to personalise: simply change the colour or the way you wear it to create a completely different look.
Ruben Bandana: One Ball, Endless Possibilities
Discover the Ruben Bandana by @laetitiadalbies, made using just one ball of Katia Alexandria. Its original large polka dot motif shows how filet crochet can also create bold, contemporary designs full of personality. Wear it as a headscarf, around your neck or even tied around your waist.
🛒 RUBEN BANDANA 🧶
Aura Bandana: A Delicate Floral Motif
If you love nature-inspired designs, you’ll adore the Aura Bandana by @by.ana.d. Made with 2 balls of Katia Fair Cotton, it combines an elegant floral motif with two finishing options so you can adapt it to your own style. Choose your favourite colour and wear it as a headscarf, bandeau or tied around your waist.
🛒 AURA BANDANA 🧶
Filet Crochet Top: Make Your First Garment
Already mastered alternating open and filled squares in filet crochet? Then it’s time to move on to your first garment. The Estepona Sweater by @by.ana.d combines a comfortable short-sleeved silhouette with a large floral motif that comes to life across the mesh fabric. Made with Katia Fair Cotton, it’s worked in separate panels and finished with simple crochet edging, making the construction easy to follow even if it’s your first filet crochet garment. The result is a versatile top that’s easy to wear all summer long.
🛒 ESTEPONA SWEATER 🧶
More Filet Crochet Inspiration
Have the two bandanas and the Estepona Top inspired you to explore filet crochet? Then keep discovering how enjoyable it is to create beautiful motifs by alternating filled and open squares. On the blog, you’ll also find a video tutorial for a versatile crochet bandana, a filet crochet sarong perfect for summer (featured in our latest post), and an artistic wall hanging that brings this traditional crochet technique into home décor.
- Multipurpose crochet bandana using a single ball of Fair Cotton 🔥 Video tutorial by Somnis de Punt
- This is Fátima Tirado’s artistic filet crochet 💝 With a video to make a very pretty tapestry
Choose your next project and enjoy every stitch!
