Ridged Crochet Feathers in Four Sizes

D o you love feathers? I do! I love birds and I love feathers. There is just something about them that I find magical. It’s another one of those things that I just seem to be drawn to like cool vintage dishware, unique doors and windows, art dolls, bunting, and of course all the yarn, just to name a few. The Ridged Crochet Feather is beautiful on both sides so it works well for accessories, accent pieces, and many more projects. I’d love to see how you’ll use them!

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The Inspiration

As I was looking through some of my design notebooks deciding what piece to share with you next I came across my turkey amigurumi piece that I designed some time ago before Jen Hayes Creations existed as a physical entity.

When this is the case with a pattern I like to rework the design again before posting it on the blog to check for accuracy and changes that I would make to the patterns now that I’m more experienced than I once was and to make sure that I can clearly explain any tricky spots.

As I was reworking the turkey (it will be coming to the blog in a couple of days!) I couldn’t help but think that it would be really cool if the feathers came in a variety of sizes as an independent design, so I set out to make it happen! I originally thought that I’d do a small, medium, and large version, but it just turns out that I needed to have a medium-small size as well to feel fully satisfied, so you’ll find all four patterns listed below.

Also, as you work through this design you will likely see that I have a consistent pattern to the feathers, no matter the size, that will allow you to adjust the size in width or height to within your desired specifications. It’s also fun to note that they look beautiful on both sides, so they work well for accessories, accent pieces, and many more projects.

The feathers were a lot of fun to make and I hope that you like them as much as I do!

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The Yarn

The beauty of this pattern is the opportunity to use up your scrap yarn! I went to my scrap box, picked out several colors that I thought went well together, and then went crazy with putting together all the beautiful combinations! I stuck to Red Heart Super Saver colors for my feathers, but let your scrap box be your individual guide!

I’m even thinking that when I get a few spare moments that it would be fun to pull out some of those specialty yarns (you know the fuzzy ones that most of us have laying around gathering dust?) and see how they too might be incorporated into the feather design in various ways. Have fun using up those scraps! I’m excited to see what you will create!

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The Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced Beginner

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) 
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Scrap Yarn! Pictured is Red Heart Super Saver (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 364 yds/333 m, 7 oz/198 g), Colors: Aran Fleck, Buff Fleck, Burgundy, Claret, Coffee, Gold, Grey Heather, Redwood, and Soft White.

Gauge

Gauge is not essential to this project, but tension should be maintained.

Finished Measurements

Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted 4-Medium yarn

• Small Feather: Approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) long by 1.25 inches (3 cm) at the widest point.
• Medium Feather: Approximately 4.5 inches (11 cm) long by 1.5 inches (4 cm) at the widest point.
• Large Feather: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) at the widest point.
• Extra Large Feather: Approximately 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) long by 2.75 inches (7 cm) at the widest point.

Design Notes

• The pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is written in rows.
• At the end of each row the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
• A variety of yarns can be used for this project. It makes a great stash-buster project. Changing yarn and/or hook size can change the overall size and appearance of the finished feathers as well.
• There is only one color change noted in the design, but changing colors multiple times, or leaving the feathers all one color is also a great option.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• BLO– work in the back loop only
• ch – Chain
• Row(s) – Rows
• sc – Single crochet
• sc2tog – Single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
• st(s) – Stitch(s)
• Top Stitching or Hand Stitching (your choice)

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Let’s Make Some Feathers!

Small Feather

Working from the bottom of the feather up to the top.

Using the Base Color

• Chain 11

>Design Tip: Work Row 1 in the back bar of the chain so that both edges lay flat and look more professional.

Turn and Ch1 at the end of each row throughout.

• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 4sts (8sts)

Work the remainder of the rows in the BLO until indicated.

• Row 2: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 2sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the last st (8sts)
• Rows 3-9: Repeat Row 2 (8sts for 7 rows)

Switch to the top accent color and continue working in the BLO

• Rows 10-11: Repeat Row 2 (8sts for 2 rows)
• Row 12: 2sc in the 1st st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, 2sc in the last st (6sts)
• Row 13: Sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog (2sts)

Working in both loops

• Row 14: Ch1, sc2tog (1st)
• Fasten off and weave in ends
• Skip to the section on Topstitching

Medium Feather

Working from the bottom of the feather up to the top.

Using the Base Color

• Chain 15

>Design Tip: Work Row 1 in the back bar of the chain so that both edges lay flat and look more professional.

Turn and Ch1 at the end of each row throughout.

• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 5sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 6sts (12sts)

Work the remainder of the rows in the BLO until indicated.

• Row 2: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 4sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the last st (12sts)
• Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2 (12sts for 10 rows)

Switch to the top accent color and continue working in the BLO

• Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 2 (12sts for 2 rows)
• Row 15: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the last st (10sts)
• Row 16: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next st, 2sc in the last st (8sts)
• Row 17: 2sc in the 1st st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, 2sc in the last st (6sts)
• Row 18: Sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog (2sts)

Working in both loops

• Row 19: Ch1, sc2tog (1st)
• Fasten off and weave in ends
• Skip to the section on Topstitching

Large Feather

Working from the bottom of the feather up to the top.

Using the Base Color

• Chain 17

>Design Tip: Work Row 1 in the back bar of the chain so that both edges lay flat and look more professional.

Turn and Ch1 at the end of each row throughout.

• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 6sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 7sts (14sts)

Work the remainder of the rows in the BLO until otherwise indicated.

• Row 2: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 5sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the last st (14sts)
• Rows 3-15: Repeat Row 2 (14sts for 13 rows)

Switch to the top accent color and continue working in the BLO

• Rows 16-17: Repeat Row 2 (14sts for 2 rows)
• Row 18: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the last st (12sts)
• Row 19: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the last st (10sts)
• Row 20: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next st, 2sc in the last st (8sts)
• Row 21: 2sc in the 1st st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, 2sc in the last st (6sts)
• Row 22: Sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog (2sts)

Working in both loops

• Row 23: Ch1, sc2tog (1st)
• Fasten off and weave in ends
• Skip to the section on Topstitching

Extra Large Feather

Working from the bottom of the feather up to the top.

Using the Base Color

• Chain 25

>Design Tip: Work Row 1 in the back bar of the chain so that both edges lay flat and look more professional.

Turn and Ch1 at the end of each row throughout.

• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 10sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 11sts (22sts)

Work the remainder of the rows in the BLO until otherwise indicated.

• Row 2: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 9sts, skip the next 2sts, sc in the next 9sts, 2sc in the last st (22sts)
• Rows 3-22: Repeat Row 2 (22sts for 20 rows)

Switch to the top accent color and continue working in the BLO

• Rows 23-24: Repeat Row 2 (22sts for 2 rows)
• Row 25: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 7sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 7sts, 2sc in the last st (20sts)
• Row 26: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 6sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 6sts, 2sc in the last st (18sts)
• Row 27: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 5sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the last st (16sts)
• Row 28: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 4sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the last st (14sts)
• Row 29: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the last st (12sts)
• Row 30: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the last st (10sts)
• Row 31: 2sc in the 1st st, sc in the next st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, sc in the next st, 2sc in the last st (8sts)
• Row 32: 2sc in the 1st st, sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog, 2sc in the last st (6sts)
• Row 33: Sc2tog, skip the next 2sts, sc2tog (2sts)

Working in both loops

• Row 34: Ch1, sc2tog (1st)
• Fasten off and weave in ends

Topstitching

There are a couple of ways to make the line down the center of the feather (technically called the rachis). The easiest way is probably topstitching.

Insert the hook up through from the underside of the feather to the top of the feather at the middle point where the two colors meet. With the top point of the feather pointing to the left, hook the yarn (leaving a tail long enough to weave in later) and pull it down through the feather. 

Now, looking at the underside of the feather and working to the right, move the hook with the working loop still attached to the space directly in front of the next rib and push through to the top, grab the working yarn, and pull it back down and through the loop on the hook. 

Continuing to look at the underside of the feather, insert the hook through the space directly after the rib, grab the working yarn and pull it back down through again. Continue this process working each of the spaces directly before and directly after each raised rib of the feather. 

When the end of the feather is reached, cut the yarn (leaving a tail long enough to weave in the end) and pull it through the final loop on the hook. When stitched this way one side of the feather looks like it has a row of chains down the center, and the other side, a row of short, straight stitches.

To weave in the ends, thread the tail with a tapestry needle and work it up the center through the ridges, right near the topstitched line. Because the ridges are thicker you can work the tapestry needle into the ridge and it won’t show through on either side! (see picture below)

Alternatively, to topstitching, you can hand stitch a line running down the center using a back stitch, or omit the line entirely. 

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