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Eharrise,
Welcome! Smile
Filet crochet does end up looking almost like a regular crochet graph sans colors, but in this instance the blocks don't indicate single stitches, they indicate "closed" filet blocks (of stitches) or "open" filet blocks, depending. This is the way a normal filet pattern is represented, as you can see in this neat tutorial for working in filet:
https://www.crochet.com/learning-center/filet-crochet
If you're looking for a word pattern, we currently have no option for one in filet, only a graphical representation.
Currently, filet is only available in the Premier area. If you'd like to use the regular freePatternWizard to make filet patterns you certainly may, but those are keyed to make rectangular patterns (since single crochet stitches are rectangular) and not specifically square filet block patterns, so the results may not have the aspect ratio you want and the finished work may end up looking skewed or wonky.
Hope that helps!


Ksulliv,
Sorry, I think I said that wrong! Embarassed
What I meant is that if it's a small enough piece, you might be able to get away with knitting it as is, even though your stitches will be rectangular while the cross stitch chart has square stitches.
But over a larger piece it will become more obvious. So it depends on how large your chart is, and then there's no rule of how big is too big. It's unfortunately just plain old trial and error. Frown
A Chewbacca pattern would be more difficult than, say, something abstract, because if it's abstract you wouldn't notice the skewing. But with something as recognizable as Chewbacca, that's hard to predict. Frown


Hawkinsfam,

Welcome! Smile

I've checked, but every link I've found shows that this pattern is out of print. Frown Perhaps she's retired from writing/selling patterns?

And yes, when I first started it, I considered many times not even finishing it.  I even laid it aside for a few months and never touched it.  But now, I'm soooooooo glad that I stuck it out.  It isn't finished yet, but I'm moving along.  




Hi again, ydarshani,

I just made an update regarding the image on the pdf cover page.

The new version defaults to show stitched items.  This should be how you wanted it.

If you do want to change the appearance in the future, here's a link that explains how to do it.

Hope this helps!

Terry




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