Welcome back to My Crafts Ideas! Today, we’re diving into a beautiful and versatile crochet technique known as the Interlocking Filet Stitch. This stitch creates a stunning woven effect, perfect for adding texture and visual interest to your projects. To achieve the best effect from this stitch, choose two highly contrasting colors. This contrast will make the intricate design pop and highlight the unique interlocking pattern.

In the sample below, I’ve used worsted weight yarn with Cranberry as the main color (MC) and Aran as the contrasting color (CC). I used an H hook for this project. Let’s get started!

Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight in two highly contrasting colors (MC: Cranberry, CC: Aran)
Hook: Size H (5.0 mm)

Pattern Instructions

Row 1 (Foundation)

With MC, ch 32.
Dc in 6th ch from hook.
Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across to the end.
Ch 4. Drop loop off hook and lay foundation aside. (14 spaces make up the foundation).

Row 2

With CC, ch 30.
Pick up and hold the foundation with ch 4 to the upper right.
Taking the CC chain, weave it in and out starting from the right side and underneath the MC foundation, ending with the last ch of CC in the middle of the last sp in MC foundation. Ensure the chain is not twisted and the veins of the chain are facing you.

Pick up the CC chain with the hook and, working in the back of the work on CC, make a dc in the 6th ch from the hook.
Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc into next ch. Repeat from * across the work.
Ch 4 and drop the loop. Do not turn the work.

Below is a picture of the right side of the work with the row partially done, followed by one of the wrong side of the work with the row partially done:

Below is a picture of the right side of the work with the row partially done, followed by one of the wrong side of the work with the row partially done:

Below are pictures of the right side with the 2nd row finished, and the wrong side of the row finished:

Row 3

1. Pick up the MC loop, and working with and into the MC, working in the back of the work, work the 1st dc into the first dc of Row 1.
2. Ch 1, sk next ch, and working in front of the work, dc in next MC dc, ch 1, sk next ch, and working in back of the work, dc in next MC dc. Repeat from * across to the end.
3. Hold the CC ch 4 towards you, working the last MC dc into MC dc.
4. Ch 4, turn.

Below are pictures of the right and then wrong sides of the work finished to this point:

Row 4 and Following Even Rows

1. Pick up and work the CC row, working all dcs into CC dcs in the previous CC row, working entirely behind the work.
2. Ch 4. Do not turn.

Row 5 and Following Odd Rows

1. Pick up and work the MC row, working every other MC dc behind the work into MC dcs in the previous MC row, and every other MC dc in front of the work into MC dcs in the previous MC row.
2. Ch 4, turn.

Below are pictures of the right and wrong sides of a sample piece with several rows complete:

The Interlocking Filet Stitch creates a captivating woven look that adds depth and complexity to your crochet projects. By choosing two highly contrasting colors, you can make the intricate design truly stand out. Whether you’re making blankets, scarves, or home decor items, this stitch will bring a unique and elegant touch to your creations.

Happy crocheting! Be sure to share your projects and experiences in the comments below. Until next time, keep crafting and creating!