Free Filet Crochet Rooster Mat
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Rooster Mat
Materials: South Maid Crochet Cotton 400 yds
Steel Crochet Hook Size 8 or 1.25 mm
Spray Starch
Tapestry Needle
Finished Size Approximately 12” x 15 ½”
Gauge: 7 sp or bl = 2”; 4 rows = 1”
Note: When working pattern, 4 dc = 1 bl, 7 dc = 2 bl. Add 3 dc for each attached bl. When
following chart, work right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right.
Starting at lower edge, ch 131.
Row 1: (right side): Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, sk next 2 ch, dc in next ch. Rep from *
across. Ch 5, turn. (42 sp)
Row 2: Sk first sp (turning ch counts as first dc and first ch-2), dc in next dc, * ch 2, sk
next sp, dc in next dc. Rep from * across to within last sp, ch 2, sk first 2 ch of turning ch,
dc in next ch. Always ch 5, turn at end of each row throughout.
Rows 3-10: Rep row 2.
Row 11: (right side): Work 20 sp, 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk sp, dc in next dc,
2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc, work 4 sp, (2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc) twice, work spaces
to end of row.
Row 12: Work 14 sp, 8 bl, 1 sp, 2 bl, 4 sp, 1 bl, work spaces to end of row. Starting with
row 13, follow chart to end. At end of last row, do not break off or ch-5. Ch 1, turn.
Border:
In sp just made work (sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc), work 3 hdc in each sp around, and at same time
in each corner work 6 hdc, end with 3 hdc in starting sp to complete first corner. Join with
sl st in ch-2. Break off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends. Spray starch, if desired. Pin out to size on padded surface, with rustproof
pins. Press, remove when dry.
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