Stitch Library Feathered Crochet Stitch: A Written & Video Guide Updated April 2, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!474Shares Have you ever met a feather you didn’t like? Because never have I ever! Enough with the rhyming, let’s get down to business. The feathered stitch is a fun technique that uses simple stitches together to create an intricate fabric that’s perfect for adding some detailing to your project. It might look complicated, but if you can master basic stitches – you can do it!TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Pattern Use Ideas2. Materials and Tools3. Pattern Notes4. Convert Pattern Terms5. Terms & Abbrivations6. Feathered Crochet Stitch Pattern7. Pin for Later8. Video Tutorials9. Chainless Foundation 10. Right-handed11. Left-handedVIEW MORE▼ Grab your hook and yarn and let’s go! Pattern Use Ideas Blankets Scarfs and cowls Accent stitch on hats Accessories Materials and Tools Yarn: your choice, I used Paintbox Yarn Hook: hook to match yarn and your desired gauge Scissors Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. Skill Level: Intermediate Stitch Multiple: 2 +1 This pattern gives you the basic principles for the feathered stitch, designed to help you create your own projects. The video tutorial can be found at the base of the post. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbrivations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.Foundation Half Treble Crochet: Ch 2, yo and insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop, 1 ch (this creates a chain), yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook (this creates htr), *yo and insert hook into ‘ch’ just made, yo and pull up a loop, ch 1, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook, rep from * for indicated number of sts. Special Stitches:Beginning Feather Stitch (BFS): yo, insert hook into first ch sp, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into ch-1 sp or skipped st two rows below, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook (5 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next ch-1 sp, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook, yo and pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Feather Stitch (FeS): yo, insert hook into same ch-1 sp as last part of BFS or FeS, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into ch-1 sp or skipped st two rows below, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook (5 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in next ch-1 sp, yo and pull up a loop in line with loops on the hook, yo and pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Feathered Crochet Stitch Pattern Foundation Row: Using Foundation Half Treble Crochet, work your desired number of sts in multiples of 2 + 1. Row 1: 1 ch (does not count as st here or throughout), htr in first st, *1 ch, skip next st, htr in next st, rep from * across. Turn. Row 2: 1 ch, htr in first st, 1 ch, work BFS, 1 ch, *FeS, 1 ch, rep from * until 1 st rem, htr in last st. Turn. Rep Row 2 until desired height. Final Row: 1 ch, htr in first st, *htr in next ch sp, htr in FeS, rep from * across, htr in last st.Fasten off and sew in ends. Pin for Later Video Tutorials The first video will help you get started with the chainless foundation Half Treble Crochet stitch needed to begin this project. Chainless Foundation Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Pin it now, make later!474Shares Further Reading... How to Crochet Cluster Stitch: Free Pattern & Video February 20, 2020 Camel Stitch Border May 29, 2021 How to Crochet the Bobble Stitch: FREE Pattern & Video July 30, 2020 3 Comments Brigitte January 29, 2020 at 2:26 am Thx for the great tutorials for cast on and the feather stitch. How much yarn is needed for an afghan blanket? Reply heidihobbie February 17, 2020 at 3:06 am In the last line of the instructions for feather stitch, it says to pull through 6 loops on the hook, and it should be 7 loops. I did watch the video tutorial and it is correct in the video. It was confusing when I tried to do the stitch without watching the video though. I have successfully started a scarf. Thank you! Reply Barbara A Laidman May 4, 2020 at 4:05 pm Hi, you recently said something about the using the stitch around the project that was too flimsy. I agree with that because I did that and my huge afghan looks terrible. none of the yarns used were not heavy. what do you suggest. Thank you so much. 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