Filet Crochet

Filet Crochet is the art of using thread crochet to create a mesh with some cells filled to create a design.

So far, I've used it to make monogrammed coasters:

And a table runner:

Here are three detail shots:

The runner was stretched on a cork bulletin board with a hundred or so push-pins, one in every picot.

Thread Crochet Tablecloth

As I mentioned on the Mario post, a friend of mine recently got married. While he received my first Tunisan work, I also wanted to make a spectacular wedding present for his wife. I searched out antique thread crochet patterns to find something that would look amazing but would be relatively simple for my first foray into thread. Sadly, the angelfire blog that was hosting this and many other patterns is now defunct.

It measures up to 6' across. (Cat not included)

A closer view:

Tunisian Crochet Mario Blanket

A few months ago, one of my good friends announced he was getting married. I wanted to give him something special, something he would treasure forever.

He's a short Latino who loves videogames. She's a taller blonde who's been needing a hero.

Which made this the perfect gift: