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Chinga la migra (Large) — filet crochet graph and pattern

This pattern has not been tested. If you make one, please let me know if you notice any mistakes and please share a photo that I can add for people to see how it comes out.

Materials:

Crochet cotton. I prefer size 10, but you can use size 20 or 30 if you wish. It will make your pattern smaller.

Metal crochet hook:

if using size 10 cotton, use a 1.25 to 1.75 mm hook (or size needed for gauge
if using size 20 cotton, use a .9 to 1.25 mm hook (or size needed for gauge)

Gauge:

if using size 10 cotton: 4 ch-2 sp = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch
if using size 20 cotton: 10 ch-2 sp = 2.2 inches; 10 rows = 2.4 inches

Approximate finished sizes:

if using size 10 cotton: 12.5 inches wide, 11.75 inches high
if using size 20 cotton: 11 inches wide, 11.28 inches high

General filet crochet guidance: Filet crochet is usually worked relying on a design plotted over a graph, worked in rows (but there is filet worked in the round as well), beginning from the bottom and working your way up. You begin with a starting ch (at the bottom) and then, every blank square is worked as (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next) across the starting ch. On subsequent rows, every blank square is worked either as (ch 2, sk 2 st, dc in next) or as (ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in next st), depending on whether the square bellow was filled or empty. Each filled square is worked as (dc in next 3 st). In this way, the blank squares form a mesh and the filled in squares become the solid parts of the design. No matter what, whether a filled or blank square, each square takes up 3 spaces. Once you have completed the pattern, row by row, from the bottom up, you can add some pretty edging.

INSTRUCTIONS: Starting at the bottom of the pattern, ch 151. Ch 3 more to count as first dc of first row. Ch 2 more and dc in 9th ch from hook to complete bottom right open square of row 1. Continue following graph for first row reading pattern from right to left, with every blank square worked as (ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next) across the starting ch. After completing the first row, ch 3 to turn to start the next row. continue following pattern with every blank square worked either as (ch 2, sk 2 st, dc in next) or as (ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in next st), depending on whether the square bellow was filled or empty. Each filled square is worked as (dc in next 3 st). At end of row 47, either fasten off, or work filet edging of choice.