Circle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern

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This simple circle shape filet square crochet pattern is a fun and easy solid filet pattern using double crochet stitches and chain spaces. The flat back and forth design is perfect for advanced beginners to easy skill level crocheters. The pattern features written directions and pictures plus a universal stitch diagram. This filet square is perfect to use as part of a baby blanket, a coaster, a washcloth and more!

This circle shape filet square is one of six shapes created for my Shapes and Blocks Baby Blanket. The other shapes include a triangle, a square, a star, a diamond, and a heart. But feel free to use this free crochet pattern for anything you would like.

It was always my intention to use this square as part of baby blanket so I used a neutral colored border around the edge of each square. Adding a border makes the edges nicer to sew together later on… Feel free to add a border in your color preference or skip it all together!

photo of finished blanket with triangle shape filet square crochet pattern included — This is the finished Shapes & Blocks Baby Blanket containing the circle shape filet square

About The Filet Stitch

Filet crochet is a method where a stitch (usually double crochet) is used in combinations with chain stitches to create a pattern of either a solid background with a shape done in chain spaces or a chain space background with the shape done in double crochets. It is an easy type of crochet to grasp, but it is important to understand that the chain spaces and the tops of the stitches are worked the same way.

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Yarn to Use

For this series of shape filet crochet patterns I used Simply DK Paintbox yarns, it is a size 3, light, or DK labeled yarn. This yarn is perfect for a baby blanket because it is light and has a wonderful selection of colors!

You could use a #4 worsted weight yarn if you choose, but don’t forget to size up your hook too. If you do this your finished square will be larger than the dimensions I have given. Likewise, you could use a smaller yarn and hook combo to make a smaller square.

Hook to Use

The recommended hook for the Paintbox Simple DK yarn is a 4 mm G6 size hook. That is what I used to create this circle shape filet square.

I like Susan Bates In-Line Hooks, such as the one you can purchase here. But my favorite set to use are the Susan Bates hooks coated in polymer clay to make thicker, easier to grasp handles. I’ve been using nothing else since I got my set from this shop on Etsy!

full set of susan bates polymer clay handle aluminum crochet hooks with multi-colored flowers and text overlay

The look you get with the recommended hook is somewhat important. If your stitches for your square are too big or small your square may look a bit more spaced out or scrunched together. A good balance on the size is important to be able to see the circle pattern.

I always recommend checking gauge, especially because it may effect how much yarn you need to complete the project. But if you are not concerned with this, use whatever hook gives you your desired appearance.

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Circle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy: Knowledge of foundation, chain, double crochet stitches, and working into a chain space.

Finished Size

7.5” tall x 7” wide

Gauge

17 DC x 12 rows = 4 in wide X 4 in tall

Materials

65 yds #3 light yarn
G 6/ 4 mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Optional: 10 yds #3 yarn (for border)

Stitches & Abbreviations

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Chain (Ch)
Stitch (St)
Double Crochet (DC)
Skip (Sk)
Single Crochet (SC) – Used only for optional border

Pattern Notes

This pattern is flat in a back and forth motion. There is no “right side” or “wrong side” for this pattern, the finished square will look the same from both sides.

Each row has 31 stitches in it. The chain spaces count as a stitch.

The chain 2 stitches at the start of each row do not count as a stitch.

This pattern can be started in 1 of 2 ways. The first way listed uses foundation double crochet stitches in row 1. An alternative to start this pattern is to create a chain and then work a row of double crochets in that chain. See the row directions for more information.

See the stitch diagram at the bottom of this post for more information.

Row 1. Work 31 FDC.

(Alternate Row 1. Ch 33. Turn and DC in the 3^rd ch from the hook and in each st to end. Remember the first 2 chains don’t count as a st. 31 DCs).

Row 2. & 3. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end.

Row 4. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 14 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 14 sts to end.

Row 5. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 11 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1.DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 11 sts to end.

free crochet pattern after row 5 is completed — After row 5 is completed…

Row 6. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1 DC in next 8 sts to end.

Row 7. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts to end.

Row 8. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 17 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts to end.

Row 9. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 19 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts to end.

Row 10. – 12. Repeat row 9.

Circle shape filet square crochet pattern after row 10 is complete — After row 10 is completed…

Row 13. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 17 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts to end.

Row 14. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts to end.

Row 15. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1 DC in next 8 sts to end.

Circle shape filet square after row 15 — After row 15 is completed…

Row 16. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 11 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1.DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 11 sts to end.

Row 17. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 14 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 14 sts to end.

Row 18. – 20. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end. Tie off at the end of row 20 and weave in ends.