Filet crochet designs have been in use since the Victorian era as decoration for clothing and home decor items such as pillows and table runners. This book has extensive directions at the beginning of the book regarding how to do the stitches. Each project also has a chart that shows the placement of the stitches to create the lace effect of open areas within the designs. Not for beginners, this book is an excellent resource for the veteran crochet artist. ( )