Nature

Feather

Feather charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 15 by 21 motif made for woodland blankets, seasonal pieces, and outdoorsy gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid
15 × 21
Difficulty
Beginner
Mesh count
315
Category
Nature
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Skill level: beginner

This is a friendly first filet project. The shape reads clearly even if your counting slips by a square or two, and there are no tricky fragmented areas to track.

Yarn and hook

A small motif like the feather suits size 10 or 20 cotton thread and a steel hook, giving the delicate, heirloom look filet is known for. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.

Project ideas

Reach for the feather when you want a seasonal accent. It looks at home on a camping-themed throw and a woodland nursery blanket alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.

Who it's for

Stitched for a child, the feather suits a cabin gift beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.

Size, printing, and scaling

Expect roughly 3.8 by 5.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.

Before you start

Hook
1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
Thread / yarn
Size 10–20 cotton thread
Finished size
3.8 × 5.3 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 21 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Feather filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the feather pattern?
It is. The feather keeps to simple shaping, so a confident beginner who can manage a double crochet and a chain will get on well with it.
What yarn works best for this feather chart?
Cotton is the usual choice: fine thread for a delicate feather, or DK and worsted cotton for a larger, cushion-weight piece. Mercerised cotton keeps the blocks especially crisp.
Can I resize the feather chart?
It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the feather stays crochet-ready at any size.
Can I print the feather pattern or save it as a PDF?
Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the feather chart.
How many stitches is the feather pattern?
The chart is 15 by 21 squares — 315 mesh in total, about 30 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 3.8 by 5.3 inches.

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