Monday, February 10, 2014

Peacock Feather Applique - Free Pattern

**If you are looking for the Peacock Feather blanket pattern, CLICK HERE**

I love the colors in the peacock feather. I have had this idea to come up with a peacock feather pattern for a LONG time... at least 6 months. After our move and things finally settling down, I was able to sit down and come up with the pattern. I had to make MANY different versions before I was satisfied with the accuracy and neatness of the pattern. I hope you LOVE it!


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Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn in 4 colors
Colors I used:
A= Caron Simply Soft Passion [This color has been discontinued by Caron. Instead you can use Red Heart Soft Yarn: Grape], 
B= Caron Simply Soft Brites Yarn, Blue Mint
C= Caron Simply Soft Yarn, Bone
D= Caron Simply Soft Collection Yarn, Pistachio
Size H Hook (This is the set I use: Boye 6-Piece Aluminum Crochet Hook Set)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Gauge:
Using H hook and materials listed feather should be about 4” tall and 3” wide.

Special Stitches:
3-Picot: chain 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook
Tr: Yarn over (twice), insert hook in stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, (yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

Pattern:

Round 1: WITH COLOR A: In magic loop, ch 3(counts as dc) and dc 8 (9 dc total), CHANGE TO COLOR B and dc 3 more times in magic loop. Pull tail tight to close loop.

Round 2: Continuing with COLOR B, immediately sc in top of ch 3 of color A. Then 2 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 3 hdc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, sl st to join and fasten off.

Attach COLOR C to same ch-sp (corner of colors A and B)

Round 3: Ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, sc in next, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, dc in next, 2 dc in next, 2 tr in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next, dc in next, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next, sc in same ch as first sc, sl st to join and fasten off.

Attach COLOR D to same ch-sp

Round 4: Ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in next 2, 2 sc in next, sc in next 2, 2 sc in next, hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next, 2 dc in next, 3-picot, 2 dc in next, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next, sc in next 2, then sc in the first ch of the row, sl st to join. Fasten off.
 
 
 






Make a whole bunch and sew them together to make amazing gifts. I have seen them made into earrings, headpiece, or blankets. Post links in the comments of things you've made, I want to see!

If you are having trouble figuring out the pattern, you can purchase my 16 page step-by-step photo tutorial on etsy.

2/4/16 Edit: WELCOME DIYSMARTLY FRIENDS!  I saw my pattern was linked on a page referring to a beautiful peacock feather blanket. Please notice that this pattern is for the motif only, not the blanket, nor is it the same pattern from the video posted on their page. The blanket pattern can be purchased from the person who designed the blanket.  I only designed the single motif. Thank you!

Happy Crocheting!