The Feather Stitch Square Motif is a textured crochet design ideal for blankets, cushion covers, or patchwork garments.
Featuring feather stitches that fan out gracefully between rows of double crochet, this square adds visual interest and tactile charm to any project. It’s a beautiful way to play with color and texture.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Any DK (Double Knitting) weight yarn. For best visual effect, use two or more contrasting colors. Cotton or cotton blends work great for structure and stitch definition.
- Yarn Weight: DK (Size 3 – Light)
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Notions:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Measurements: Each finished square measures approximately 5 x 5 inches (12.5 x 12.5 cm) when blocked.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- ftr – feather stitch (described below)
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
Instructions for Making the Feather Stitch Square Motif:
Note: This pattern is worked in rounds. Change colors as desired at the end of each round for a striped effect.
Round 1:
Using Color A, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring; repeat from to twice more, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to close round. (You should have 4 sets of 3 dc clusters with ch-2 corners.) Fasten off Color A.
Round 2:
Join Color B in any ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 corner sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp; repeat from to two more times, ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off Color B.
Round 3: (Foundation row for Feather Stitches)
Join Color C in any ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner; repeat around. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off Color C.
Round 4: (Feather Stitch Row)
Join Color A in any ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner. Ch 1, ftr in next 3-dc group from 2 rows below, ch 1, ftr in next 3-dc group from 2 rows below, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner sp; repeat around. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off Color A.
Round 5: (Stabilizing Row)
Join Color B in any ch-2 corner. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, [ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp between ftr sts] across side, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner; repeat around. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 6: (Final Border Round)
Join Color C in any corner sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner; repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Tips & Variations
- Color Play: Try using gradient yarns or alternating two bold colors to make each feather stitch pop.
- Blocking: Gently block the finished square to even out the stitches and sharpen the corners.
- Joining: Use whip stitch or join-as-you-go methods to assemble multiple squares for a blanket or shawl.
Edging: Add a shell or picot border for a more decorative finish.
