Feather & Fan versus the Old Shale knitting stitch pattern - Which one is your favorite? So Woolly

[@jturnrich]

I love that you show the reverse side of stitch patterns. Sometimes it’s fine that it’s not truly “reversible.” Seeing how the back looks helps me decide when to use it.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! I try not to forget to do it, because it’s important for me too 😉

[@popperpea8244]

What perfect timing. I've been looking for a pattern to use for a baby blanket for my niece and hadn't seen one I liked that wasn't too hard for me. This old shale pattern is perfect. Thank you for sharing

[@sowoolly]

I’m happy to hear it! Thank you for your comment 🤗

[@lauram-n6630]

I tried the feather and fan pattern before, and always had issues with my work. Your video makes it so clear! I love that you took the time to explain the left leaning vs right leaning stitches! So glad I stumbled across it. Thank you for your time & effort 😊

[@sowoolly]

I’m very happy to hear it. Thank you for your lovely comment❣️Happy knitting 🧶

[@mollyspartansoddemporium964]

I just found old shale in a 1950s pattern book I was looking at last night! I think my grandmother used it for making afghans for everyone so it's a very comforting pattern to look at 💜

[@sowoolly]

Indeed! Happy knitting, and thank you for your comment 🤗

[@patriciawang1389]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎉

[@katescarratt4267]

I think the Old Shale is gorgeous, though they're both lovely. And belated Happy Birthday! 🎉

[@sowoolly]

Thank you so much 😊 ❣️

[@andreecaron]

Happy Belated Birthday! Love these patterns they make beautiful scarves.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@karlapalmer6633]

Such a beautiful stitch, Carolina, and thank you so much for sharing! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you Karla! Yes, I had a wonderful day 🥰

[@naughtily]

I love the old shale! So easy and beautiful 🤩

[@sowoolly]

Me too! Thank you 😊

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Both are exquisite 😁, the second one.. sweater, socks, scarf more defined ❤ cleaner.

[@alexandrar123]

I love the old shale because it is so simple. I don’t have to think and if you knit it in a lace yarn the back side looks good as well. And you can absolutely play with it. And mistakes are easy to fix. But maybe that’s just because I have knitted it more often?

[@denisemcdougal6445]

This stich is beautiful

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@karenhenderson3684]

I really like the feather & fan option. The ssk repeat reminds me of a dance step! 💃 🕺 Thank you for sharing😊

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@suebee2437]

A very belated birthday to you and thank you for your knitting patterns!!

[@sowoolly]

My pleasure! Thank you for your comment 🥰

[@lorrainevanheteren6115]

The old shale is a beautiful pattern. I can see myself knitting a baby blanket in that pattern

[@sowoolly]

Indeed! Happy knitting 🤗

[@robinrehrer6739]

Thanks, as always, for sharing. Hoping that 2024 finds the cure for your back issues! 😊🎂Happy birthday and wishes for many, many more!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! I hope so 🤗 Happy knitting 🧶

[@eugeniaanaba4362]

You’re a great tutor, calm and clear style. Thank you🎉😊

[@sowoolly]

Thank you, it’s very kind of you 🫶🏼 Happy knitting❣️

[@leslieileen]

I hope your birthday was happy and will be followed by many more. To be frank, I'm becoming a very lazy knitter and am very taken with reversible patterns - especially as I do a lot of charity knitting. I would love you to show us the simple Feather & Fan.

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@joannefanucchi1559]

I like the old shale. It looks more put together.

[@sowoolly]

Exactly 👍🏼

[@patriciawang1389]

Could I use this for bottom. Of child's skirt?

[@sowoolly]

No problem 😉!

[@raffaelagottardelli5418]

thank you, and a late happy birthday!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@bonnadowns524]

Thank you so much for your video🙏💝 Beautiful pattern ❤️

[@sowoolly]

My pleasure! Thank you for your comment❣️

[@kathyandgeorgestephens7504]

Old Shale is a gorgeous pattern! I'm surprised that it's only four relatively easy rows to produce such a lovely design. Thanks, Carolina (and a belated Happy Birthday!) P.S. I like Old Shale MUCH better than Feather and Fan!

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! Me too 😊❣️

[@jmarylastone]

thank you, thank you for pointing out the difference between Feather & Fan and Old Shale - when looking for the pattern for Feather & Fan the other one keep coming up - also, there is another pattern call "peacock" feather/foot something like that (I know peacock is in the name) - it is very close to Old Shale but looks like there are more row repeats ... very pretty - saving this to my favorites so I would love both patterns

[@sowoolly]

Thank you! Happy knitting 🤗

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

So beautiful 🤩 and thank you

[@sowoolly]

Thank you 😊

[@lisavitale8410]

I definitely like the Old Shale pattern better than the Feather & Fan pattern. I currently have the Old Shale pattern on needles now, but am using a slightly different pattern than the one you are using in this video that doesn’t require the ssk stitches. I am making a baby blanket using dk weight yarn in a blue color.

[@sowoolly]

Great! Can you share some pics? Tag me on Instagram (@sowoolly), so I can see them 😉

[@susansatchwell8482]

Old shale is great

[@sowoolly]

I think so too 😉

[@chrislyra]

I love de first! In Brasil I think it’s the peacock stitch

[@juliafe433]

Hi! Thank you so much for the very clear instructions. I'm looking forward to trying it out! I was wondering how to finish up the piece? If i simply end it after the last row there'll be a straight edge at the end opposed to the beautiful wavy edge at the start of the piece, am i right? Is there any way to have a wavy end to the work too? I'd appreciate some insight on this. Thank you :)

[@laydilyke]

Are you supposed to have the same amount of stitches after knitting the pattern row? I didn't end up with the same amount of stitches

[@sowoolly]

Yep, the number of stitches shouldn’t change. Try it again 😉

[@rominasultana6640]

Yes give the pattern of the other one thanks

[@karenladwig]

I am making a afghan now in this pattern.

[@sowoolly]

Enjoy 😊!