Bring the vibrant beauty of peacock feathers to your crochet creations with this stunning applique! Perfect for adding a unique flair to blankets, bags, or even garments, this pattern captures the essence of the iconic peacock feather in just a few rounds.
Add a touch of elegance and vibrant beauty to your crochet projects with this stunning Peacock Feather Applique! Inspired by the intricate design and bold colors of real peacock feathers, this applique is perfect for embellishing blankets, bags, pillows, or any craft that needs a bit of nature’s splendor.
With simple stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a piece that combines artistry and versatility. Whether you’re making one for a special project or a collection to add to various creations, this applique is sure to impress!
Materials:
- Worsted Weight Yarn in 4 colors:
- Color A: Red Heart Soft Yarn – Grape (or Caron Simply Soft Passion, if available)
- Color B: Caron Simply Soft Brites Yarn – Blue Mint
- Color C: Caron Simply Soft Yarn – Bone
- Color D: Caron Simply Soft Collection Yarn – Pistachio
- Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0mm) – I use the Boye 6-Piece Aluminum Crochet Hook Set
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
Using an H hook and the listed materials, your peacock feather applique should measure approximately 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide.
Special Stitches:
3-Picot: Chain 3, slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook.
Treble Crochet (Tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw through two loops (3 times total).
Pattern:
Round 1 (Color A & Color B):
With Color A, start with a magic loop.
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), and make 8 double crochets (dc) into the loop (total of 9 dc).
Change to Color B, and make 3 more double crochets (dc) in the magic loop.
Pull the tail to close the loop.
Round 2 (Color B):
Still using Color B, make 1 single crochet (sc) in the top of the chain 3 of Color A.
In the next stitch, make 2 sc, then 1 sc in the next stitch.
Continue with 2 sc in the next stitch, then 3 half double crochets (hdc) in the following stitch.
Work 2 sc, then 1 sc, and finally 2 sc. End with 1 sc in the last stitch.
Slip stitch to join and fasten off.
Round 3 (Color C):
Attach Color C to the same chain-space (corner of Color A and Color B).
Chain 1, and make 1 sc in the same stitch, followed by 2 sc in the next two stitches.
In the next stitch, make 2 sc, followed by 1 sc.
Work 2 hdc, and 2 hdc in the next stitch.
Make 1 dc, followed by 2 dc, then 2 tr in the next two stitches.
Continue with 2 dc, then 1 dc, followed by 2 hdc.
Finish by making 2 hdc, 1 sc, and slip stitch to join. Fasten off.
Round 4 (Color D):
Attach Color D to the same chain-space.
Chain 1, and make 1 sc in the same stitch.
Make 2 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch.
Continue with 1 sc, followed by 2 hdc in the next 6 stitches.
In the next stitch, make 2 hdc, then 2 dc in the following stitch.
Create a 3-picot (chain 3, slip stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook).
Make 2 dc, followed by 2 hdc, and finish with 1 sc in the first stitch of the row.
Slip stitch to join and fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block the feather to help it lay flat. You now have a beautiful peacock feather applique to embellish your crochet projects!
This delicate, yet striking applique will add a whimsical, nature-inspired touch to any design, making your projects stand out with flair and elegance.
Happy Crocheting! 🦚
