CurliQ

I've been dipping my toes into the water of filet crochet. The only thing I'm finding very confusing is the foundation row. It seems every resource I read has a different calculation for the foundation row. Does anyone know of a reliable formula for the foundation row?

romanojg

I've never heard of this. Have you tried checking out to see if there are videos on youtube.

lwbuchholz

The filet crocheting I have done just uses a first row of chain stitch and it tells in the directions how many stitches to make. Some start with a second row of single crochet and some with double crochet. I am not sure how you are doing it or if you are using a pattern so other than what I have said I don't know what to tell you.
I love to crochet filet and lace!!
Lynda

QuiltE

Likewise. I'm not sure how else it would be done.
One hint I found as to add on a few extra chains than what is stated, so that I have extras, just in case I counted wrong, or that the pattern did not include the turning chains which become the 1st stitch of the 2nd row.

Most patterns I used had graphs to follow when you get into the design.
One caution ... make sure your tension matches the pattern's guide, or else the design will end up being distorted.

It's a worthwhile process with rewarding results.

Wonnie

I, too, adore filet crochet. Can't answer your question though because I always follow a pattern.

ssucf

I also follow a pattern, however I found a site that might be of help. It is www.crochetnmore.wordpress.com Hope this helps.

CurliQ

Thanks all! I was talking about when you make your own graph patterns, so you have to figure out that foundation row. Crochetnmore has this calculation:
# of sqs in chart x 3 + 3 = If you are beginning the grid with a block # of sqs in chart x 3 + 5 = If you are beginning the grid with a space.

But I have also seen this one:
Sqs x 3 minus 1 block plus 8 chains

And this one:
Sqs x 3 plus 1

Maybe I should stick with patterns

QuiltE

As suggested already ... chain the number you think you need, and then add a bunch more.
Gives you a safety factor, in case you didn't get the calculations right!

cashs_mom

^^^^^^^^^ That's what I do

CurliQ

If you have extra stitches do you just weave them into the work?