How To Crochet The Feather Stitch (In Single And Multiple Colors)
Feather Stitch – Pattern Description
Today I’m going to show you how to crochet The Feather Stitch. But not just in one color, I’m going to show you how to crochet it with multiple colors without cutting the yarn and without having to weave in lots of yarn ends.
What is the Feather Stitch? The Feather Stitch is a one-row repeat pattern constructed with half double crochet stitches that are created on multiple rows and crocheted together to create a thick, textured fabric with a braided look.
It looks great on baby blankets, shawls, afghans, sweaters and more.
The one-row repeat pattern is easy to remember and you won’t have to count stitches or rows. It’s the perfect stitch to make while watching your favorite show. So relaxing!
Scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions with detailed photos and the video tutorial I made for those of you who are visual learners.
At the end of the video tutorial, I will show you how to change colors on every row without cutting yarn. Nobody wants to weave in that many yarn ends!
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Feather Stitch – Video Tutorial
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LEFT-HANDED VIDEO: How To Crochet The Feather Stitch
RIGHT-HANDED VIDEO: How To Crochet The Feather Stitch
Feather Stitch – Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- textured
- double-sided
- thick
Pattern Repeat
- Multiple of 2x chains
- 1-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Acrylic Aran Yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
Multiple Color Use
- When using 2 or more colors, change colors every row
Abbreviations For The Feather Stitch
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- yo- yarn over
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
Special Stitches For The Feather Stitch
There are no special stitches for this stitch.
How To Crochet The Feather Stitch
- ch2 at the beginning or end of rows doesn’t count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 2. My starting chain is 36ch.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in all remaining chs, ch2 (does not count as a st), turn
Row 2: Hdc, *ch1,sk1,hdc*, repeat from & until the end of the row, ch2 (does not count as a st), turn
Row 3:
Step 1: Hdc in the stitch below, ch1
Step 2: Yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the stitch you skipped on row 1 and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space and pull up a loop, you will have 7 loops on your hook
Step 3: Yo and pull through all 7 loops on your hook, ch1
Step 4: *yo, insert hook in the same ch1 space you crocheted last and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook into the stitch you skipped on row 1 and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch1*
Step 5: Repeat Step 4 from * until you crocheted in the last ch1 space
Step 6: Finish the row by making 1hdc in the last stitch, ch2 (does not count as a st), turn
Row 4:
Step 1: Hdc in the stitch below, ch1
Step 2: Yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the ch1 space 2 rows below and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space and pull up a loop, you will have 7 loops on your hook
Step 3: Yo and pull through all 7 loops on your hook, ch1
Step 4: *yo, insert hook in the same ch1 space you crocheted last and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in the next ch1 space below the ch1 space you just crocheted into and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook into the next ch1 space, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch1*
Step 5: Repeat Step 4 from * until you crocheted in the last ch1 space
Step 6: Finish the row by making 1hdc in the last stitch, ch2 (does not count as a stitch), turn
Repeat row 4 until you have the required length to your work
Changing colors every row without cutting yarns: At the end of the video tutorial, I am showing you how to change colors every row without cutting the yarn.
It’s simpler than it looks! You crochet 2 rows on the right side, then 2 rows on the left side.
Check out the video tutorial for the details and step by step instructions.
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Pattern Swatches For The Feather Stitch
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Happy Crocheting!
