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Crochet materials and tools:
<> Crochet hook 4.5 mm (UK 7)
<> Bernat Super Value (4) worsted weight yarn
Crochet feather size:
About 6-7 cm without stalk.
Common abbreviations of crochet stitches:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
Crochet feather pattern:
Chain 21. Insert hook in the second chain, draw up a loop and hold. Insert the hook into the next loop, draw up a loop and hold. The second loop will be a little bit longer than the first one. Insert the hook in the next loop and draw up a loop and is longer that the previous one. Go on drawing loops until you get 11 loops on your hook. The last loop is the longest one. Insert the hook in the next chain and draw up a loop that should half the size of the previous one. Insert the hook in the next chain and draw up a loop that will be same as the length of the second one. This method allows us to curve the bottom and shape the leaf. At this moment you have 13 loops on the hook. [Yarn over and pull through two] – 12 times.
Ch 1 and turn your work. Now working on the other side of the leaf. Repeat the pattern, working in the opposite side of foundation chain. At the end when you have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Ch 1, cut the yarn and weave in ends.
Happy Crocheting!