How to Make the Feather and Fan Crochet Stitch

[@triciaswafford3258]

I've never been able to figure out the 'ripple' blankets. This is an amazing tutorial, I know it's not the traditional ripple pattern, but this has helped tremendously! And I've been crocheting for 20+ years!! Thank you!!!

[@jaliacampbell176]

For anyone having an issue lining up your rows, I added two extra stitches on my last block of 17 FSC. It solved the issue. I used a size ( J ) 6mm crochet hook. After that little tweak, the pattern matches the instructions and beautiful final product. Hope this helps!

[@maried5374]

thank you so much for showing this pattern. i have been making tiny blankets for the ANGEL BABY BLANKET ORGINIZATION for over a year and i'm always looking for special patterns to make. this is one of the easiest and prettiest patterns i have made and i have been crocheting for over 40 years. again thank you GOD BLESS

[@dianemaxfield1989]

I have watched ALOT of you tube how to crochet videos...I really like your, my favs so far, you have a very nice clear voice and the visuals and instructions are so clear...thank you thank you....keep 'em coming!

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+Diane Maxfield Thanks so much! That means a lot. :)

[@belv2172]

+Alexis Middleton I agree. Ammmmazing! Will hashtag you on Instagram once finished

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Would love that! Thank you!

[@margaretrose8121]

Diane Maxfield phone

[@losvegas25]

Thank you for this adorable pattern. Years ago, when my babies were born, I did this pattern in Knitting....and it took so much longer to complete. It is a gorgeous pattern and I'm so happy to see your video for completing it in crochet....so much quicker and just as beautiful. Cheers from Ontario, Canada.

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

You are so welcome! Thank you for commenting! I first saw this stitch pattern in knit too and I wanted to do it but I'm just not a great knitter so I had to do a crochet version. Have a great day!

[@brightonst]

I'm happy I found you... you have a pleasant voice and well made video. I'm anxious to try this stitch in a blanket.

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Thank you! 😊

[@terrimary6320]

This is by far the best and simplest ripple pattern! Thank you!!! I made a gorgeous “lapghan” for a favourite auntie.

[@armonia339]

This is lovely , I am new to crocheting but I enjoyed so much , I have done a couple of thinks already , but I can't stop looking for new things and patterns to learn . Thank you soooo much !!!!

[@sydnee8689]

Love this pattern! It will be perfect for my friends baby that will be arriving in July! I love your videos! Im new with crocheting so i get overwhelmed easily and watching videos work best for me the time being so please keep making more :D I'm addicted haha

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+sydnee I will definitely keep them coming! Thank you!

[@oliviagrace7487]

First, you are super cute. :-) Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I tried following another pattern, but it was not going well. My throw was looking kind of wonky. I love how you set up your pattern. I'm doing your regular afghan size and using Lion Brand Homespun yarn, which is bulky instead of super bulky. I've had this yarn for a little while and thought this pattern would be perfect for it. I started with 119 single crochets in order to make it a little bigger since my yarn is bulky. It looks amazing! I'll share a picture of it when I'm done. Thanks, again, Alexis!

[@bluecat3103]

This is a very lovely crochet stitch,it's easy to do and it works up quickly and your tutorial is very easy to understand. Thanks!😀👍🏻

[@PumpkinSpice1960]

Absolutely love this pattern...Thank you so much for feather and fan stich. I saw quite a few on you tube and yours is by far the best and so easy. Have a great day Alexis!!!!!

[@mariavalenzuela5916]

Thanks for shearing this beautiful stich. I m going to star my lovely blanket.Have a wonderful day

[@animaluver]

I started making the baby blanket. I am really loving the pattern. Would you recommend a border? If so, which one? Every blanket I have made, I always put a border on.

[@sharolynnmcconnell5927]

Great I think I get it now ,I love this stitch in knitting ,have made many Christening outfits , so now I want to learn the Crochet pattern

[@craftynannykaz7824]

Thanks sooo much for this very clearly spoken and slow enough to follow tutorial! This was the one pattern i couldn't ever seem to get right, especially the ends were never straight 😔But my next project is going to be this blanket as i had a quick go makin a swatch and its cool. So ty you're a star🤗

[@tnmtredhead]

Thanks for all your hard work to help us with beautiful patterns and easy instructions.Like you, my fingers will not work right trying to knit so I have to stick to crochet

[@monicamartens5083]

Hi Alexis, are you able to give a description of how to do the foundation single crochet stitch? Thanks. Monica. Love your videos

[@monicamartens5083]

Hi Alexis, just looked at the link and worked it out. Great stitch. So much better!

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+Monica Martens Hi Monica! So glad you found it! I'm working on a video for that stitch as well. :)

[@rosiegutierrez6907]

Hi Alexis, love that you used a light color yarn for your tutorial so easy to follow..cant wait to start my blanket 💖

[@Rubilynn22]

Please help my rows are not lining up !!! The 3rd row is always offset to the first row, how can I get the patten to match ??

[@antoinetteseals4549]

how do you correct yourself when you get to the row that is not even with the previous row

[@silasozzie]

this is beautiful. gonna make in bernat blanket alternating white and rainbow. xxxxx

[@paulinehorne9378]

Please repeat how to get this pattern

[@jaylassie]

I can not get the 3 row to match up on the fan or the double ones. Thanks I wish you would help me I would to do this pattern

[@wandawalsh5812]

Omg it beautiful pattern n your so smart n a great teather thk u so much

[@urasweethart]

thank you so much!!!! i have been searching for a new blanket stitch I'm stuck on granny squares, I found a link on Pinterest. i love the way you teach!

[@PraiseMedusa]

THANKS! I think this would be an awesome stitch for a poncho done in 2 panels! Thanks for your video tute and inspiration!

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+buzzwaffle I love that idea! Please share it with me if you make one. :)

[@bohemia9]

I tried doing the knitted version of this blanket but it was such slow going that I decided to try crocheting it and your video is perfect. I'm making it with 2000 yards, though, and I'm trying to figure out how many sets to do. I crochet kinda loosely. What are the dimensions of yours? Thanks so much for this vid!

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+bohemia9 Sorry I'm slow in responding. I had the same experience with the knitted version so I had to try it in crochet. The baby blanket (persialou.com/2015/10/feather-and-fan-baby-blanket-free-crochet-pattern.html) is about 3'x4' Hope that helps! :)

[@mariar8025]

Nice video and it was easy to follow. Pattern is awesome thanks

[@aussiebushgirl1829]

Hi Alexis. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for me (and yes, I do 'fess up to overthinking it on each project, lol) is when it comes to changing color at the end of a row! Everyone has their own twist on it - some choosing to crochet over the end of the last color, some preferring to sew the threads in later. I'm not really comfortable doing either! My question is could you make a short video on your preferred choice of hiding threads when you change colors? I am sure there will be many interested newbie crocheters, like myself, who will be very grateful to see how you deal with your loose ends. heather x

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Yes! I am so sorry I have been super behind on keeping up with youtube, but I have some new videos in the works, and I love the idea of doing a video on how I weave in my ends. I will definitely put it on the list. :) Thank you!

[@nancyincanada5553]

Thanks for this great tutorial! Pretty nails too:)

[@pamwinkle1983]

For some reason I can't see a reply to this question below...please help! My rows are not working out right. I counted stitches but my rows are offset. What am I doing wrong?

[@tamarak3943]

If we aren't doing a single foundation chain, do we do counts of 17 plus 1?

[@catalinamedina5178]

Alexis! Help! When I started the third row I had less stitches 😭

[@katieankrom70]

hey. I love this blanket and I am doing a multiple of 17 but when I get to the end doing that last 7 dc then the 5 dc in one. I only have enough to 5 dc and that's it. it don't end right.

[@sharoncasto9535]

Can I ask why you use the 6.6mm hook vs something like a 5.5? Just trying to understand the differences. Thanks

[@jjmw04152011]

I love this. you are so great at explaining

[@krose5465]

when you're changing colors do you change on the sc round or when you're working dc?

[@Dany-vg4fk]

Beautiful work! Would you recommend the hook you have ?:-)

[@fabiolarichards4506]

I don't know what I am doing wrong, but my rows are not lining up! When I start the third row which adds more shells, it just doesn't line up. Help!

[@jennyhunter4727]

Fabiola Richards mine do the same thing:( I’ve restarted it 4 times now.

[@seepurplein1962]

Love this look! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kalaramasubramaniam3148]

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[@ashleyweber3791]

On the front loop sc repeat do I instead crochet in back loops only next then alternate?

[@LittleMissJennifer84]

hi this is a fab pattern! I've been looking at for a few weeks and right this moment will be selecting my yarn and jumping right in! Could you tell me what method of colour change you used and how did you hide your ends, I'm planning on making two and one is for a baby and don't want stray ends posing a risk. Thank you 😊

[@raungenett6137]

I just complete this project and the bottom of my blanket doesn't look like the ending row. I added two rows of SC at the end. Looks odd

[@maureenstipe2605]

what hook size is used in this video and do you crochet loosely or tightly. ty

[@vindab06]

Will it matter much if I didn't end my first row with the 5 dbls? I ended with a skip 1 then dbl then skip 1 then dbl.

[@elainejones9279]

If I want to increase can I just add to the number of stitches in the fan?

[@reneeh7133]

Doesn't addiing the increase the stitch count for the next row above 17?

[@ladyof42004]

I love your teaching please do some more

[@dlyla3901]

Exactly What I've Been Looking For! Thank You!!

[@pegpatton4852]

I love this pattern and video, but my 3rd row is not matching up?? I noticed there are several other comments like this in the feed. Can you provide any guidance? I ripped it out twice and would like to avoid another repeat of ripping out. HELP!!

[@jodibrem7723]

Id like to make a shawl, or wrap. How many chains would I need?

[@LormaMargosiak]

hi thank you so much I loved your video. how many repeats would it be for a queen size bed? cam wait to watch more thanks again

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Hi! It will depend on the size yarn you are using and your hook. I would try doing a couple of rows of just one 17 stitch repeat. Then measure it, and use that to calculate how many repeats you need to make. Good luck! :)

[@LormaMargosiak]

Thanks so much your so easy to follow and I love that . All I ever new how to do was DC and single back and forth. now I can make something with a design to it. I watch alot of videos and either they go to fast or there not close enough to see what stitch there going into I hope to see more of your videos thanks for taking your time to teach us. Bright blessing ☺

[@LormaMargosiak]

Ps. Do you have a twitter or fb?

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Yes! My facebook is facebook.com/persialou and twitter is twitter.com/persialou (@persialou) and you can check out my blog at persialou.com/

[@leezamanuel132]

just a quick ?...are there any adjustment need to be made with your pattern to do it with treble crochet on first row to double crochet on the return row?

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

I haven't tried that, but I think that should work. Let me know how it goes!

[@minniemouse1214]

I did 58, chained one and then flipped it to go back across. Then I started my pattern, I'm at the end and I have four spaces left. What did I do wrong?

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Hi! You need to start with a multiple of 17. If you do four multiples of 17, you would start with 68. If you started with 58, that might be the problem. Does that help?

[@minniemouse1214]

Alexis Middleton with a few trial and error I was able to figure it out. And this did actually help lol. Thank you

[@sondrabowers4837]

Thank you, I have tried many times & failed w/this pattern. Frogged. Finally success w/your tutorial. Much appreciated.

[@brendaechandi7961]

Muy buena tu explicación! GRACIAS!

[@maried5374]

LOVE THIS PATTERN. THANK U

[@carollafleur5251]

what size hook are you using and how much yarn for regular size Afghan?

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Hello! I'm sorry I'm behind on responding to comments! I would recommend using a large yarn and hook for an afghan to make it go more quickly. You can see a written pattern here: persialou.com/2014/02/freecrochetlacyafghanpattern.html

[@silencesilence2014]

Hello. I have a question please Can I do a dress with this stich? I mean does it get wider at the end? because my weight is 75?

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Hello! It does not get wider as you go. I'm not sure exactly how to turn it into a dress, but I'm sure it could be done!

[@rulatvipul]

really awesome pattern , thanks dear

[@ruthannwillie5327]

rulat vipul they

[@BarbaraEyre]

Since the nature of this pattern causes it to draw up, as you pointed out in the tutorial, one can't go by the standard charts for how many chains to use for twin, full, queen, king, lap, etc blankets ... have you figured out how many chains/sc are needed for each size blankets for this pattern? Awesome pattern. Will be doing this one shortly. I'm doing the standard shell stitch right now, so a close cousin =)

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

Hi Barbara! I love the shell stitch too! :) I have not done a chart for each size of blanket since the yarn and hook used will drastically change things. What I recommend is working one repeat of the 17 stitch pattern for a few rows, and then measure that to help you determine how many repeats you will need for the size blanket you want. I hope that helps!

[@ChristianSanchez-ed7kx]

I did 204 chain then sc in each chain to begin and started pattern. All went well until the end of the the first row of pattern and after I still had 6 chains left. I think that I will try to create the FSC, as I have just noticed the video on that. UGH!!!

[@elisabethlarsen9654]

What am I doing worng? I have redone first and second row twice now and I keep missing 5 stitches.. I'm making the a big blanket with 255 stitches in total and after row two I'm missing 5 stitches... I love this pattern it is so nice and simple but right now it is making me crazy.. Please help me😩

[@leighcoe3536]

I've had the same problem with patterns before. Just undo the slip stitch and pull out the extra stitches when you get to the end of the first row

[@beautybybj]

I want to ask where did u buy your cchrochet hook needle ?

[@leighcoe3536]

I have one like the one she is using. It is a Susan Bates Bamboo Handle Hook. I got it at A.C. Moore for $3.00

[@belv2172]

Did anyone put an edge on this?

[@christymarks9586]

thanks for the video and I love your nails! Jamberry?

[@belv2172]

Great pattern! Thank you

[@leighcoe3536]

Great tutorial

[@donna011223]

Beautiful 🌸

[@elpinioalexandrou7024]

!!!!! wonderful!!!!

[@tammydye1902]

so do I just chain multiple of 17 or 17 + ?...I don't want to do the single crochet foundation chain and I'm not sure if there is a + 1

[@NicoleWray]

I made this for a friend's baby - thanks!

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

You are so welcome!

[@CoggieCarol]

Dammit. Forgot that this contracts. I'll have to double width of Afghan to get the size I want.

[@ninja5411]

Thanks so much !

[@sharolynnmcconnell5927]

I actually think this will be easier to do in crochet than in knitting

[@sugarhoneysweets]

Thank you so much!!!

[@katrinadavis9779]

Just finished a baby blanket using this pattern... beware it really shrinks the width when you start working the fan... beautiful pattern though.

[@deekasper]

This is beautiful

[@osnapibinsmoking]

I love this stitch. But I think I am doing something wrong. The front loop lines are on opposite sides of each color. When I redo it on the opposite side, it's still off. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

[@AlexisMiddletonPersiaLou]

+Nicole Roberts Hmm... I'm really not sure. Maybe you switched colors on the wrong row? In my blanket I always switched colors on Row 3. I hope that helps. Good luck!

[@osnapibinsmoking]

+Alexis Middleton that does help! I was going to ask that. Thanks :)

[@boohoo5399]

sorry but it is ridiculous......u say to chain in multiples of 17....ok.....but then you dont show how to do the first line????....u then go straight into the pattern.....ugh

[@maggiesanchez8708]

Working to fast