Stitch dictionary
Filet mesh (mesh)
Filet mesh: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | mesh |
filet mesh |
| English (UK) | mesh |
filet mesh |
| Spanish | red |
punto red (filet) |
| German | Filet |
Filethäkelei |
| French | filet |
point filet |
| Portuguese (BR) | filé |
ponto filé |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 0.75 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 2 + 4 chains
- Reversible
- Yes
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 1 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Filet mesh
How is “filet mesh” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “mesh” (filet mesh) and in UK terms “mesh” (filet mesh). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “filet mesh” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 0.75 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 25 % less yarn.
How many chains do you need for “filet mesh”?
Chain a multiple of 2 plus 4. For example: 24 chains for 10 repeats.