Christmas Tree Scene Filet Crochet Home Needlework Series Home Needlework Publishing Co. 1916

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting at bottom of pattern chain 292. Chain 3 to turn which will count as first double crochet of first row. Double crochet in 5th chain from hook. Double crochet in next 2 chains to complete bottom right solid square of pattern. Continue following pattern for first row reading pattern right to left. After completing first row, chain 3 to turn to start next row. Continue following pattern until all rows are complete. At end of row 97 fasten off.

MATERIALS (based on crochet cotton size):

Using Crochet Cotton no. 5: about 1204 yds, steel crochet hook US size 4 or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Crochet Cotton no. 10: about 1073 yds, steel crochet hook US size 7 or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Crochet Cotton no. 20: about 1007 yds, steel crochet hook US size 9 or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Crochet Cotton no. 30: about 941 yds, steel crochet hook US size 11 or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Fingering/Baby Weight: about 2352 yds. steel crochet hook US size F or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Sport Weight: about 2729 yds, steel crochet hook US size G or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

Using Worsted Weight: about 3105 yds, steel crochet hook US size I or SIZE FOR GAUGE.

APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZES:

Using Crochet Cotton size 5: width = 26.9 inches, height = 30.7 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 10: width = 22.3 inches, height = 24.2 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 20: width = 21.3 inches, height = 23.3 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 30: width = 20.4 inches, height = 22.3 inches

Using Fingering/Baby Weight: width = 67.9 inches, height = 69.8 inches

Using Sport Weight: width = 77.6 inches, height = 79.5 inches

Using Worsted Weight: width = 87.3 inches, height = 89.2 inches

GAUGE:

Using Crochet Cotton size 5: 10 squares = 2.8 inches, 10 rows = 3.2 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 10: 10 squares = 2.3 inches, 10 rows = 2.5 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 20; 10 squares = 2.2 inches, 10 rows = 2.4 inches

Using Crochet Cotton size 30: 10 squares =2.1 inches, 10 rows = 2.3 inches

Using Fingering/Baby Weight: 10 squares = 7.0 inches, 10 rows = 7.2 inches

Using Sport Weight: 10 squares = 8.0 inches, 10 rows = 8.2 inches

Using Worsted Weight: 10 squares = 9.0 inches, 10 rows = 9.2 inches

HOW TO READ PATTERN:

Each solid square is equal to 4 double crochets. Each open square is equal to 1 double crochet, followed by 2 chains, followed by 1 double crochet. The double crochet at the end of each square also counts as the first double crochet of the next square. For example, a solid square followed by an open square is 4 double crochets, 2 chains, 1 double crochet.