As filet crochet instructions can vary, along with personal preferences, I recommend googling “how to filet crochet” to find the technique that works perfectly with your unique style. This is a pattern chart only, with a basic how-to pdf added in a second file.

Is it merely watching the bird, or is the cat contemplating dinner? Either way, it’s the perfect size for a table topper, doily, drawer liner, tray mat… just use your imagination and the uses are endless! Pattern is given in both standard and inverted colors for ease of reading and working as not all readers display equally.

Mesh is 69w x 69h

APPROXIMATE finished sizes:

Size 30 thread and 11 hook: 14.5”w x 15.75”h (average placemat size)
Size 20 thread and 9 hook: 15.25”w x 16.5”h (size for full place setting)
Size 10 thread and 7 hook: 15.75”w x 17.25”h
Size 5 thread and 4 hook: 18.5”w x 22”h
Worsted 4 ply yarn and F hook: 41.5”w x 41.5”h

Sizes are based on the standard 2 double crochet fill. Your finished work may vary from these sizes due your thread tension, choice of thread, and personal crochet style.