FEATHER AND FAN Knit Stitch for Beginners (Best Beginner Knit Stitches)
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2022
- FEATHER AND FAN BLOG POST: sheepandstitch.com/library/fe...
YARN USED: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in the color 455 Peach Orange: bit.ly/3hN6sJ7
The Feather and Fan stitch is a well-known Shetland pattern. It’s sometimes called “Old Shell” or “Old Shale” because the stitch resembles the ocean waves rolling onto sand shales.
With its four-row repeat, Feather and Fan is a great introduction to lace knitting. For such a gorgeous pattern, it’s deceptively easy to knit up.
The stitch pattern lays flat and has a scalloped edge that extends from the cast on edge to the cast off edge. It looks pretty on the reverse side as well. 
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Wowww, I’m a beginner and your videos have been SOOO helpful and organized. It’s so essay to follow along and not be confused. Thank you!
ok- I'm in my late 60's....I'm starting to knit after 40 years sewing!..I saw this and never thought it would be so easy!...It's late here- but I have saved it, I love it thanks fr easy explanations!
I rarely comment BUT I have to say, I love your videos!! I’ve recently gotten back into knitting and your tutorials are so easy to follow along and watch!! Keep it up🫶
This turned out beautiful. I've never tried lace knitting but this was way easier than I expected so I will try more lace knitting
So good to hear that!
I love how clear and straightforward your vids are!
wow, you’ve made me realize that i could actually do this (as i sit here after trying to figure out what kind of afghan to knit for hours). thanks!
Feather and fan is gorgeous knit into an afghan!
Thank you for this very simple tutorial. I have mastered the Feather and Fan stitch!! YAY!
Wow!! I think I can actually do this!! 🤩 thank you for a wonderful tutorial 👍❤️
I love to use this stitch to make my baby blankets. They come out beautifully.
Best tutorial for this stitch. Thank you for making it more than 18 stitches! Was having such a confusion but this is extremely helpful!
Hi D! Thank you so much for teaching me to knit! No one else was successful! Your. Videos are thoughtful, clear, and easy to follow! I love all your yarns, I can’t find them. Thank you, thank you, I am so appreciative for what you do. I’m obsessed now! ❤️Glittergirl
Use a rust and a cream color with 270 stitches and you can make a bacon scarf with feather and fan, should take a 36" circular needle 👍
Im learning this right now thanks you are a wonderful person who is amazing at knitting
I like your clear and simple instructions
Learned so much things from all your videos! I started knotting before COVID started, and my work is improving a lot! Thank you so much Davina! ❤
So happy to hear that! This is such a gorgeous stitch. Enjoy!!
She's absolutely brilliant. She makes me knit better ...yes me 2 ended up with extra stitches....😮
Love the way you explain the how to. This is so pretty. Will be my next project. ❤
this is so easy! i thought for sure it would be too complicated but i’ve already mastered it thank you
So great to hear that! This is a deceptively easy stitch!
👍👍 This tutorial is wonderful! My mother-in-law knit several afghans with this pattern and I have always been leery of trying it.
Yes! Feather and fan looks beautiful knit into a blanket or shawl!
I have made dozens usuing vb this pTtern i just a out habevthe stitches memorized. They all turn out beautiful. Made baby blanketscanf want bh to wqmake a scarf using this pattern. bbnl pattern. I do not make them in three panels i cast on enough stitches to just make a solid pattern because it looks much better.
Ok, sorry, I figured it out!! Looking great! Thank you so much for this great video
The best video which explains this stitch.. thank you ❤❤
Absolutely beautiful, I watch you and one other lady,and y'all have taught me Soo much. My wife's grandmother got me into knitting a year ago at Thanksgiving,and the different patterns I have learned from you have made her truly happy and I want to thank you so much.
Thanks for your kind words! 🤗 happy to spread the joy of knitting!
Great tutorial as always ❤
Thank you! ☺️
I know this is 2024 , but thank you very much for your clear teaching..
I keep getting extra stitches, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong 😅I’ve been counting and paying attention but can’t seem to get it right.
Same here
Me too. I’ve ripped out, started over, and still end up with extra
Ive figured it out...the repeat is k2tog(3times), yarn over k1(6times), k2tog(3times)....for the next repeat start again with k2tog(3times), yarn over k1(6times), k2tog(3times)...repeat till end
Same here
@@richelorelia4110 That's the pattern shown in the video, but, like the others who mentioned getting extra stitches despite following this pattern, I'm winding up with as many as 20 extra stitches after four or so rows. I'm following that exact pattern.
Love this pattern❤️
You explained so well and easy to follow 🤩🙏
Thank you for the tutorial you made it very simple to learn.
So amazing 👏 and I love ❤️ the symbol for your channel
Thank you, Now I've been able to correct the mistake I was making, it's knit 2 together 3 times for the beginning & end of row but the middle is knit 2 together 6 times after the yarn over knit 1 6 times, At last, it's Such a Beautiful pattern 👌🧡
You are the greatest!
Made a fabulous scarf! Thanks very much!
Hi Paul, did you cast on 54 to make your scarf?
@@vydaadele6145 only 36 stitches because I used super chunky yarn and 10mm needles
You’re so amazing, I keep getting extra stitches!!! 😅
wonderful tutorial u're the best
It's so pretty😍😍
Easy peasy❤. Thanks
Great video!
Loved your explanation,really clear without making it sound as though you are talking to idiots ! THANK YOU
You make it look so easy!! Thank you!!!💚💚💚
You’re very welcome! This is such a beautiful stitch that’s surprisingly simple to know! 😊
Wauwwwww, I love it!!!! Greetz from the Netherlands 😁
Hallo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you!
Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤
thank you!!
Thank you 😊
That was really helpful! How would you measure stitches and rows in this pattern to achieve gauge? Thanks!
I'm getting more stitches allso the pattern doesn't line up with the previous row
Don’t give up write down pattern and follow along with her. You can also stop video and then continue along. It happens to me also . I do over again if I mess up. One time I repeatedly did one 4 times and now I just go slower. Keep trying don’t give up. 😊
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my brothers birthday is coming up and his scarf is looking good.Thankyou
That’s great to hear!
This looks very beautiful 😍 I'm definately going to try it. Is it just a regular bind off? Thanks 😊
hello! i have a question :D do i bind off as usual to get this wavy effect as well?
Nice
Very well presented! Thanks. Missed a couple of stitches due to not paying attention. How to bind off this lovely pattern with the waves to match the beginning. Can't find it anywhere.
What I can say from attempting this particular stitch, the stitches are placed on loosely but not too tight. But, once you’ve completed row 1. The second row is very tight and snugged to the point I can’t get the 5.25mm needle in the side the two stitches. I’ve knitted Rib stitch before, and never experienced such a resistance. But, with this particular pattern I’m struggling. Any tips on how to for pass the tension on my needles? Do I need a different size needles?
Would this work with super chunky yarn? Oh well I guess I'll try it on a test swatch and see! So beautiful and truly looks so easy, I'm certain I can achieve this one! 😁
Yes! It’ll look really pretty knit up in chunky yarn!
Is there a way I could use or make a square boarder around this stitch? I would love to make a few decorative wash clothes for some of the family and not sure how to add a knit stitch boarder. If not I will try the Irish moss stitch, but I just love the look of the fan stich, thanks again.
You can add a garter stitch border around the stitch. Maybe a 2 or 3 stitch border. The border will still be a bit wavy because of the feather and fan though which will be quite pretty!
I love this stitch and made a baby blanket for our new Granddaughter with this stitch. This Cotton DK looks very soft, is it nice to knit with it?
Hi,
This looks beautiful. For a small baby blanket for perhaps a car seat size, how many stitches should I cast on? Thanks
It will depend on the weight of yarn you use. For example, a sock weight would need more stitches than a chunky weight. For a worsted weight yarn I’d say cast on between 100-130 sts or so. But the best way to figure out how many stitches to cast on is to knit a gauge swatch with your chosen yarn and needles. That way you’ll know how many sts = one inch. From there you can decide how wide you want the blanket to be, and with your gauge in hand some simple math will reveal the number of cast on sts. Here’s a video all about gauge: ruclips.net/video/M-lvbzhq3fo/видео.html hope that helps!
Can you convert this pattern to a loom? I'm not experiencing enough to figure it out. Thx!!
I'm a beginner at first i tthiough i did the procedures wrong since its not turning quite good but when i still continued to do it the pattern finally showed up
This is old shale which has the Garter ridge, feather and fan has no garter ridge but otherwise same pattern. You can adjust how intense the waves are by adjusting how many times you k2tog/yo combination
Love this pattern, but I keep ending up with more stitches than I started with in spite of diligently counting my YO's. I see others have had this problem. No good answer!
If there are extra stitches then it’s likely that you’re adding in an extra YO. At the end of every row 3, count up the stitches to ensure that there are the same number as what you started with. You can also add a lifeline after row 4 so you can rip back to it if you add more stitches later. Here’s a video on lifelines: ruclips.net/video/LPc0ns8hby4/видео.html
@@sheepandstitch Like many others, I'm getting extra stitches, too, but am being so careful to do only 6 YOs, no extras. I'm baffled.
@@ERIN478 I'm thinking that instead of going back to the beginning of the repeat K2TO3x, I'm continuing with the YOK16x. If that makes sense. I can't wait to get home tonight to test my theory.
Okay, my theory was correct. Whew! Just follow the pattern in the asterisks and you'll be fine!
Davina, I am making a blanket with this pattern. What do you recommend is the best way to cast off when I am at the length I want?
A regular cast off would work fine. Try to cast off with a loose hand and the scalloped edge will lay flat nicely. Good luck!
When we cast off, is it the way we normally do it, or is there a particular way with this one, so that the pattern remains like a wave? Btw, thank you for this tutorial!! I love your videos so much!!
How would you mind this one off?
Hi, what cast-on is best for this, please?
I like this wavy pattern and know how to do it on a straight piece knitting or crochet. I want to create a top down shirt. Since I have to start at the neck and enlarge to the size between the shoulders. How do I do that? Where can I add stitches and still keep the look of the pattern without distortions?. Do you have any video about making a whole shirt in one piece?
Looks beautiful! My question is, how do you bind this off?
You bind off as normal! The wavy shape at bind off is a natural extension of the stitch.
I'm doing it now with a practice swatch with 18 stitches, I'm in row 3 & I'm at end with 3 stitches left, don't know what to do ????
Beautiful and Easy but how do you cast off this pattern? Thank You💗
Just do a regular cast off 😊
Ms. D, I just watched your video on the feather and fan dishcloth but you did not mention how many row repeats are needed and when to bind off. Is there a border before binding off? This Information would be helpful!
You can bind off when the dishcloth is the length that you like. The number of rows will depend on the yarn and needle size you use. There is no border
How many stitches would you need for a size L or XL?
When stitching row 3 do we have to YO in between the regular knitting and K2tog? I keep losing or adding stitches?…
I don't understand! every time I go to the pattern row it is completely off. I keep unraveling and going back and trying to find a mistake but I can't. Is it normal for it to be off a few stitches each time because of the yarning over and knit 2 together adds and deletes stitches?
can i use acrylic or wool yarn for this? and should it be a fine yarn 2-3 in weight? new to knitting
Hi do you need a border? Like two knit rows to start, then k2 pattern, ending with k2?
If you like you can include a border by adding it into the pattern, but it looks lovely without a border too!
I love this stitch and the result is beautiful. I would like to make this as a long rectangle to be used as a shawl, just draped over the shoulders. Do you have any suggestions about dimensions and the type of yarn? What about a silk blend which would be light and airy?
A silk blend sounds gorgeous! If you’re planing to knit a long rectangle shawl (I believe this is called a “stole”) I would aim for a width of 20-30” and length of 65-75”. Knit a gauge swatch and block it so you have an idea of how many stitches = how many inches. Then you can do some math and figure out the number of cast on stitches and repeats you need for the your desired dimensions. Good luck!
@@sheepandstitch Thank you for your helpful and detailed reply! 😊😊😊
@@videofan792 You're very welcome. Happy knitting!
Fantastic video. Very easy to follow. I have one question. Why is my Feather and Fan knitting gaining stitches? I cast on 72 and now after repeating R1 to R4 twice I have over 100 on my needle? I followed your instructions precise but now I have soo many stitches across my needle my needle is chocked?
Maybe you are wrapping the yarn around the needle going in wrong direction, go back to front!
Make sure you are following the full repeat each time you repeat " k2 tog 3x, Yo k 6x, k2 tog 3x"
Because if you don't decrease the stitches you will have too many increases
Just count to make sure there are 6 decreases to each 6 increases to ensure they are canceling eachother out :)
Hi there I'm just a beginner and very new to knitting after finished what could this be used for and how many rows would you knit with this pattern please
You can use this stitch for a blanket, shawl, scarf, a tea towel and more! It’s a versatile stitch. You’ll need at least 4 rows to complete the repeat, but best results are from completing at least 12-16 rows in my opinion
I got more stitches, like 63 when I finished 4th row
My k2tg is so loose on the purl side, is that how it’s suppose to look? I’m very new to knitting. Also the 4th row is very loose . How do I fix it?
Same!! Mine was a bit loose too, and I'm also a little new to knitting. We got this bro!!
Like some of the others, I ended up with more stitches than I needed. Finally sussed out that you need to follow the (K2tog) 3 times, ( yo, k1) 6 times and (K2tog) 3 times as 1 pattern, so the next bit starts (K2tog) 3 times etc So you have 2 blocks of ((K2tog) 3 times together. I was missing out the first bit each time . Does this make sense?
What would happen if i was to knit 3 together but only make 2? Instead of K2tog 3 times i would do K3tog 2 times?
Hi, I have no idea what this lace knitting will be used in. Sweater, scarf,… or everything?
Yes! It can be used as a blanket, scarf, the edge of a sweater or hat. It’s a versatile pattern
I am trying this pattern in the round following instructions very closely but I keep ending up with more stitches than what I start with. I get that the number of stitches stays the same= the k2together removes 6 stitches and the yarn overs creates 6 stitches. Why are my stitches increasing?
Me, too, and several others. I am following the pattern and paying close attention, but still getting many extra stitches.
I've been casting on 324 stitches and messing this pattern up for over a week now. I just figured out why it was adding stitches for me. I don't know if you've got this worked out yet but, here's what the pattern is:
Cast on multiple of 18
Knit across
Purl across
K2tog x3,
(YO& K1 x6, K2tog x6)
Repeat () across to last 6 stitches
K2tog x3
Double check to make sure you follow the repeat to a T.
If you are doing the repeat (k2 tog 3, Yo k1 6, k2 tog 3) correctly the decreases and increases will cancel out.
If you follow the repeat fully you will be doing the k2 tog step back to back making 6 k2 tog in a row not just 3.
Just make count to make sure there is an decrease for every increase or they won't cancel out and you will have 6 extra every repeat. Hope this made sense :)
I have a very important question. Is it really mandatory to use long tail cast on for rib stitch???
I don't see why either way wouldn't work. When in doubt do a test swatch 👍
@@anneb598 thanks a lot .I am a beginner and I have seen the use of rib stitch a lot. So, I was wondering a normal cast on should work for practice for a beginner like me.
can i use it in a sweater ? will it look beautiful and fun ?
It would look gorgeous! But just be aware that the lace can be a bit see-through, so you might want to avoid a wide panel of feather and fan across the bust 😅 otherwise you can always wear a tank top underneath
What type of bind off and what row?
Why oh why, time after time, do I reach the end of the pattern row with only 3 sets left? I have started over about 6 times and it keeps happening! 54 sets to start.
Not 3 sets….3stitches!
Help!!!! I am following the pattern exactly, but every lace row I end up with more stitches. I cast on 72, 1st lace ended with 86, 2nd lace 105. What am I doing wrong??
Hi! I suspect you’re adding in extra yarn overs. If you’re following the pattern exactly, you’ll have an equal number of yarn overs and k2togs. The k2togs “cancel out” the yarn overs. So if you have more yarn overs than k2togs then your overall stitch count will increase instead of staying consistent. I hope that makes sense. I would suggest starting all over again with a multiple of 18. After knitting every row make sure your stitch count is the same (no increases). Then you’re on the right track. Good luck!
After reading the pattern and watching your video several times, I figured out my screw up. Thank you so much! I love your videos.
Can you use circular needles for this pattern
Yes you can knit in the round with this pattern. The instructions are different for knitting it flat. You can find the instructions in the blog post in the description
You are teacher of the year in knitting 🧶 Started knitting when COVID started and learned to knit through video’s. I’m so happy I found your video’s and I have learned so much from you!
Thank you so much 😊
if you mess up a row here.. how do you undo the damage? i'm looking at your video tutorial now.. but feather and fan looks so complicated to 'think' ahhhh!
I messed up row 3.. after doing hours of really good work!
🙈 I would insert a lifeline every few repeats. Here’s a video on how to do it: ruclips.net/video/LPc0ns8hby4/видео.html
@@sheepandstitch thank you! i will use this moving forward.. but.. i'm unsure how to save all of my hard work, now that i've messed up part way through? it seems so complicated to tink the rows now, with the complicated wavy pattern and thin yarn.. it's hard to see where the stitches are!
Hi, I used multiples of 18 stitches so decided on 72 stitches & doing exactly as you say but instead of the knit 2 together 3 times at the end, I've got those 6 stitches where you knit 2 together before instead of the end so instead I'm left with 6 stitches where I have to yarn over knit 1 6 times for the end, I don't understand why I've checked all my stitches for the 3rd row and nothing is wrong, is this normal for 72 stitches?
If decease stitch three n increase Six wil make 12 so is it not increase original stitches ?
The full repeat is " k2 tog 3x, YO k1 6x, k2 tog 3x" there are 3s at each end making the 6 to cancel out :)
Why do i keep getting added stiches i did less then half and i have 299 syiches when i started out with 54 why help
Tink we are not buting d yarn over d needle correctly 😂😂😂..trued ti's a few times disaster. But I love ti's women
HELP! i dropped a stitch at the end now i know how to fix it in normal simple patterns like knit purl but this one got me panicking please I need a salvation the dropped stitches are testing my patience and as a crocheter its making me hate knitting T-T
My stitches keep on growing. I started with 36 but now they are 51. Dont know why?
Make sure you are following the full repeat ' 3, 6, 3'
So that you are doing enough decreases to cancel out the increases
When done with the full repeat you will have the 'k2tog 3x' happen 2x back to back
Hope that made sense, Good luck! :)
I have tried this 8x and I am always off when I repeat row 3 . What am I doing wrong?
I figured it out. Because I didn’t see you do the whole row, my mind just skipped the second set of k2tog x3 . So in the middle if you have more than 18 it’s 6x when I figured that out I got it. It just took 2 days lol but it is my first time reading a pattern and understanding it.
Ah yeah! Sorry if that wasn’t clear. Glad you figured it out even if it took you two days 😦 your persistence is amazing!!
@@katiesilner6713 Same thing happened to me!
@@sdlboston2947 did you see my comment on how I figured it out? It took time for me and it was the stitch count that was off. I did my swatch and never touched it again lol
in Indonesia we say gelombang cinta pattern 😂😂
I traced where I was going wrong
Ok great! 🤠
And...?
What you do is different from the written pattern, that is different from the drawn pattern 😅😅 it’s difficult to follow the instructions 😅
Right from the start! You say row 1 knit row 2 purl, but in the written pattern it says knit them both.
Then on the written pattern you say row 3 (k2tog) 3 (yok1)6 (k2tog)3. But on the drawing for row 3 says (ssk)3 (yok1)6 (k2tog)3 …..
Why is it different everywhere? 😅
I did exactly as pattern but it increases in stitches all th time ??? 😢 there is no replies to this kind of questions
Please reply ..as I love this easy pattern