NEW RELEASE: To celebrate the release of the Interlocking Whimsical Birds afghan, all four of my whimsical birds patterns, including the coordinating valances linked below, are 30% off now through 10/25/26 MT! No code needed!

Do you love the look of filet crochet-style designs? This Interlocking Whimsical Birds afghan incorporates the look of open spaces, filled blocks and lacet stitches to create this fun filet crochet-style design.

If you’ve been wanting to try diagonals on an interlocking filet crochet project, but aren’t ready to attempt one with a massive amount of diagonals, this is the perfect starter project for you!

This pattern provides both row-by-row written instructions as well as design charts for reference. If you haven’t tried diagonals on an interlocking filet mesh project yet, you can learn how on my YouTube Channel! You can also read about it on my blog!

This same design is available in two additional formats:

• If you prefer overlay mosaic crochet, this design is also available as the Mosaic Whimsical Birds Afghan, worked in a double overly mosaic technique.
• If you’d like to try filet crochet in thread, check out the Whimsical Birds Wall Hanging as well.

This design also coordinates with the following filet crochet valance patterns:

• Whimsical Birds Valance
• Floral Bouquet Valance

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Size:
54” wide x 76-1/2” long

Yardage:
Main Color (Weert #1001) - 2900 yds.
Contrasting Color (Brugge #2003) - 3200 yds.

This is an interlocking filet mesh crochet pattern written in standard U.S. terms with additional terms created to define the diagonal and solid stitches.