![]() Synthetic yarns such as acrylic may not give the desired result. So wool & cotton blends are a good example. Natural fibers with good stitch memory work best with this pattern. ![]() This stitch pattern really comes to life after it’s been washed and blocked – the “feather” element opens up beautifully. ![]() if you’re making a blanket you don’t want it to be too stiff and tight so you might opt for a slightly larger hook than usual. Note : hook sizes are a guide only – please use whichever hook gives you your prefered fabric, e.g. But first, here’s the stitch pattern! Feather & Fan Crochet Stitch Instructions Yarn Thickness & Hook Size I will share details for making the blanket and top later on. While I was making the tops, I decided to try different coloured stripes with some fingering weight mini skeins I had and ended up making a baby blanket. And I did make 2 tops with this chevron stitch. That’s why I love this Feather & Fan Crochet Stitch Pattern, a lacey, ripple stitch… it has solid areas and airy sections and when used in a fingering or 4ply/sock-weight yarn, it makes the perfect material for a top. My biggest gripe with many modern crochet patterns for clothing is that the garments nearly always end up being too bulky, heavy and HOT…not to mention requiring an inordinate amount of yarn! So I often explore crochet stitches that are suitable for clothing because they are lacey or open whilst still retaining a structural integrity to the fabric. ![]()
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