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Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.

Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket – Free Pattern

This Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket Pattern makes a beautiful lacy blanket that will be treasured for years to come. The pattern includes both a written pattern and a video tutorial to walk you through each step! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thank you!  

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern / Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Today, I am excited to be joining with some great bloggers in support of a wonderful cause. Kim of A Girl and A Glue Gun has organized a blanket extravaganza this month in support Luke’s Loves and the Project Linus charity. You can read all about these great organizations and how you can get involved by donating a handmade blanket to a child in need right HERE.

To support this cause, I decided to share a new crochet baby blanket pattern – the crochet feather and fan baby blanket.

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

This pattern is basically a mini version of one of my most popular crochet patterns, the Chunky Feather and Fan Afghan. I sized it down using a lighter yarn and smaller hook and made a couple other small adjustments to end up with this pretty, lacy baby blanket.

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern / Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Feather and Fan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern Supplies:

  • Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Knit Picks Brava Acrylic in Mint, Tranquil, and Dove Heather (I used about 5 balls or 1100 yards in total). I also recommend Red Heart Soft for an affordable worsted weight acrylic.
  • Size K (6.50 mm) Hook
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

I would recommend reviewing my original feather and fan afghan pattern for more details about how to work the pattern as well as a stitch chart. UPDATE: I have made a video for this stitch! YAY! I will add the video at the end of this post. Please subscribe to my Youtube channel HERE.

Feather and Fan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

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This pattern is written using American Crochet terms.

Please note: This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell items you make using my patterns, but please use a link when possible. You may not sell or redistribute my pattern. If you would like to share the pattern with a friend, please send them the link. Page views help to support this blog and allow me to provide free patterns like this one. Thank you! 🙂

Row 1: Work 119 foundation single crochet stitches [fsc (I just added a video for how to make the foundation single crochet stitch! Check it out HERE OR You can see my written photo tutorial for the foundation single stitch here.)] Or you can chain 120, sc in the second chain from the hook and each of the remaining stitches. (My finished blanket is about 32″ wide. You can adjust the width of the blanket by adding or subtracting multiples of 17 fsc.)

Row 2: Ch 3, 4 dc in same stitch. *Skip one sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, skip one sc, 5 dc in next two scs. *Skip one sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, skip one sc, 5 dc in next two scs. *Skip one sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, skip one sc, 5 dc in next two scs.*Skip one sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, skip one sc, 5 dc in next two scs. *Skip one sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, skip one sc, 5 dc in next sc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in same st and each st across (119 sc). Turn.

Rows 4-73: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 changing colors every 8 rows. Always add a new color on a Row 3 repeat. When you reach the end, finish off, and weave in ends.

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

I am excited to take this blanket to a local Project Linus drop off and get it into the hands of a kid who can squish it and love it. Find out how you can get involved in this great project here.

I really hope you all like this Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket! If you make your own feather and fan blanket, I would LOVE to see it! Share your photos to my facebook page or tag me on instagram or twitter (@persialou), and don’t forget to use the hashtag #persialou for a chance to be featured.

Happy Making!
Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket

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October 26, 2015 4:36 am Alexis Middleton 127 Comments Filed Under: Crochet, featured

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  1. Rachel says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Gorgeous, Alexis! The pattern is so timeless and I love your color choices.

    Reply
    • persialou says

      October 26, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you so much, Rachel!

      Reply
      • Nannette Wilkinson says

        January 17, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        I also love the color choices but wonder if you could recommend a washable wool yarn that could be used instead of acrylic?

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          January 17, 2017 at 4:14 pm

          Hi there! Any washable wool in a worsted weight should work well. Knit Picks has two – Swish (http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Swish_Worsted_Yarn__D5420153.html) and Wool of the Andes Superwash (http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Wool_of_the_Andes_Superwash__D5420246.html). Lion Brand Wool-Ease is also available in a 4 medium weight. Hope that helps! Good luck! 🙂

          Reply
  2. kimbowest says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Its so gorgeous! you are so talented!!!Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • persialou says

      October 28, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Thank, Kimbo! You are the best. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Krista Cagle says

    October 27, 2015 at 6:30 am

    This is gorgeous! <3

    Reply
  4. Maritza says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:00 am

    So awesome – I love everything about this project, Alexis!

    Reply
    • persialou says

      October 28, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Thank you, Maritza! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katie Nathey says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:53 am

    This is adorable and I love the colors you used, not to mention what a great way to give back! We recently found out my sister is pregnant so now I’m becoming obsessed with looking at anything baby-related 🙂

    Reply
    • persialou says

      October 28, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Oh so fun! Congrats on the niece or nephew! Thanks for coming by, Katie. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    November 3, 2015 at 4:41 am

    I love the colors you chose for this blanket!

    Reply
  7. Juicynade says

    November 30, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Did you use 5 balls of each color or all together?
    I love this blanket and want to make one for my pregnant cousin.
    Greets from Germany

    Reply
    • persialou says

      December 1, 2015 at 8:40 am

      I used 5 balls all together – about one and a half of each color. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Good luck with the blanket! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Coretta says

    January 7, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I’m having trouble with your count. When I make a swatch of the multiples… I come out with 21 stitches instead of 17.what am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      January 7, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      Hi Coretta! Have you looked at the stitch chart on my original feather and fan pattern? It might be helpful to you. You can check it out here: http://persialou.com/2014/02/freecrochetlacyafghanpattern.html

      Reply
  9. Cindy says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:55 am

    Hi, I’m learning to crochet just by YouTube videos, I have only been learning for the past 3 days and I’m trying to make this blanket, it’s going well but Every time an even number row (2&4)… I have two stitches left!! I counted them all and I have the right number before starting, I’m making the right number of everything in the row… But I can’t figure out why I have 2 more. Any idea what it could be?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 30, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      U could be adding a extra stitch on that row of single crochets… u don’t go in the 1st stitch in that row as u do when u r on the next row making 5 dc’s.

      Reply
  10. Kim says

    January 14, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I’m trying to make this but I feel like I’m doing something wrong. In Step 3, do I sc in each of the stitches like all of the DC spots. Will the sections of 5 DC “stack” on top of each other or be a little offset? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      January 15, 2016 at 1:57 am

      Hi Kim, you will work one single crochet in each stitch all the way across. So, yes, every dc should get a single crochet. I’m not sure what you mean exactly by stacking on top of each other. They may be a bit more squished in the 5 dc sections, but each sc should go in it’s own stitch. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 15, 2016 at 5:30 am

        Thanks, Alexis! What I meant is when I do a repeat of Row 2, will the groups of 5 DC be directly above the previous groups of 5 DC? Right now, they are off set a bit, which I think is correct because it makes a wave. At the end of my repeat Row 2 though, I don’t have a place to end with 5 DC. I think I ended the row on a 6th DC stitch. Can you tell I’m a novice? 🙂

        Reply
        • ashley says

          January 15, 2016 at 2:43 pm

          Yes, I am having the same problem on the row 2 repeat. I feel like the beginning should be different then a chain 3 4dc. Please advise.

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            January 15, 2016 at 6:43 pm

            Hi Ashley! I think the problem is probably in your sc row. Make sure you are working a sc into the top of the ch 3 (it counts as your first dc). If you don’t want to do that you can just ch 3, 5 dc, and ignore the ch3, but the edge of your blanket might be a bit more wavy. Hope that helps!

          • Lisa says

            March 30, 2017 at 9:57 pm

            I think u r doing the same as the other girl was… on the row of ur single crochets make sure u chain 1 then go into the next stitch. Unlike the next row where u add 4 more in with ur first chain.

        • Alexis says

          January 15, 2016 at 6:42 pm

          Hi! Sorry! I understand your question now. Yes, the 5 dc clusters should line up with one another. When you start a new Row 2 repeat with a ch 3 and 4 dc, that ch 3 counts as your first dc, so, that top chain space should get a sc worked into it too. I’m guessing that when you did your sc row, you missed that final sc – it is pretty easy to over look. Rather than frog two rows, I would just fudge it and work and extra 5 dc into that last stitch. As long as the total number of stitches is correct, it shouldn’t mess you up too badly. I hope that helps!

          Reply
  11. Kathryn Koran says

    February 25, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Hello Alexis!, first of all you’re adorable! Secondly your website is the best. I was making an afghan (trying to make an afghan) and I have literally ripped it out 12 times, even redoing the chain. I was so careful with each stitch and it just would not work out. I finally found your website and have finally been able to work on this afghan without worrying whether it’s correct or not. Your pattern is very similar to the one I was using but with fewer stitches and much better direction. I couldn’t figure out why the other one looked lumpy. Anyway, I’m so happy I found you and I love your videos.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:24 am

      Aw Kathryn, Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. It made my morning!

      Reply
  12. Juliane says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I’m planning on making this blanket, so I’m making a small sample to try out the pattern.
    Whenever I do the sc round (round 3) I end up have 2 sc too little compared to the original number. I made 3×17 in my foundation chain (51 sc), but for some reason I end up having only 49 sc in round 3, 5, 7 etc.
    I follow the pattern very accurately, so I can’t really figure out what goes wrong here.
    Any tips?

    Reply
  13. Rachelle Bennington says

    March 30, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Is it okay to sell the products made from this pattern?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      March 31, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Yes, Rachelle. Thanks for asking. You are welcome to sell anything you make from my patterns. I ask that you include a link when possible. And please do not redistribute the pattern itself in anyway. Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Judy says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:26 am

    QUESTION. I am making this with baby yarn. Should I still use the “K” hook or a smaller???

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      March 31, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Hi Judy! Usually baby yarn is a finer weight than worsted. If it is like a sport weight or DK weight yarn, then you will probably want to use a smaller hook. Maybe a G? It will depend on the yarn. Try a few hooks to see what you like best. If you use a finer yarn and smaller hook, you will need to add a few multiples of 17 fsc in the first row to make the blanket wide enough (and more rows to make it long enough). Good luck! I would love to see it when you finish!

      Reply
  15. Patty says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    I started with a 120 ch stitches. Somehow when I get to Row 3 my count is off, I followed the pattern but can’t seem to figure out where I lost about 40 stitches. Any ideas where I may have erred?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      May 22, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Patty! You lost 40 stitches between rows 2 and 3? Is that right? Did you mean 4? I’m not sure. Have you watched my video on the feather and fan stitch? It might be helpful. (You can see it here if you like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3SrVOyAGM) There are a couple problems people have run into in the past: First, be sure to count your chains at the beginning of the row as a dc and sc into the chain. Next make sure you are doing two 5 dc shells in between each 17 stitch repeat – there is one that is at the end of the first repeat and one at the beginning of the next. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Marg says

        May 23, 2016 at 3:51 pm

        Such a beautiful blanket, crocheting this n cream for a friend who is moving away.

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          May 23, 2016 at 9:26 pm

          Oh I love a pretty lacy cream blanket. Enjoy!

          Reply
      • Lindsay says

        August 6, 2017 at 2:33 pm

        Hi, I also had the same problem with coming up 40 stitches short. Part of my problem was resolved when I realized that there should be 7 dc in every other stitch between the fan bunches, which gets me to the needed 17 stitch repeat pattern in row 3. But what I’m seeing is that there are only 5 repeats of the pattern in row 3, but to get to a total of 119 stitches, it looks like there should be 7 repeats. Does this make sense, Alexis? That’s what I had to do to get to 119. If there’s something else I’m missing, please let me know!

        Reply
  16. Juliana Johnston says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:04 am

    Such a great website and really excellent video. i have tried the feather and fan five times now and i just can\t seem to get the pattern to line up properly. I wonder if you might have some trouble shooting advice here? I am pulling my hair out!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      June 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      Oh no! I’m sorry it’s not working out for you! Can you tell me a bit more about how it’s not lining up? Do you have extra stitches at the end or are the fans not stacking on top of each other correctly?

      Reply
      • Juliana Johnston says

        June 29, 2016 at 12:15 am

        thanks for getting back to me Alexis. I really love this pattern and I am determined to get it right. I should mention that I am very much a novice.There are extra stitches at the end of the row and an increase of six stitches form the number i started with after three pattern rows. Although strangely the width doesn’t seem to have increased? The fans are not stacking up correctly either.Your advice is greatly appreciated!
        .

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        • Alexis says

          June 30, 2016 at 12:41 pm

          Hmmm… okay if you have extra stitches at the end of the row, then there is definitely something going wrong along the way. A few problems people have had in the past – 1. Make sure you are counting the ch 3 at the beginning of the row as a stitch. Don’t forget to single crochet into that ch 3 at the end of your sc row. 2. Make sure you are doing two 5 dc shells in between each repeat. There is one at the end of the first repeat and one at the beginning of the next repeat. 3. Double check your count on the skip 1, dc in between the shells. There should be 7 skipped stitches and 7 dcs. I would also recommend you reference the chart in this post (http://persialou.com/2014/02/freecrochetlacyafghanpattern.html) if you haven’t yet. I hope that helps! Good luck!

          Reply
  17. Maddie says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Hi. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I’ve started with my 119 foundation crochet stitches. I chain three and then start on my pattern. However by the end row 3 I end up with 129. Is there something I am doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Ash says

      March 9, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      I think you’re doing what I did! You’re probably only doing 6 double crochet then skip 1 stitch instead of 7!

      In a lot of patterns when we see *instruction it will say repeat blank times, but in this pattern the instruction is the first and then we do the action the number of times indicated. So, the pattern says repeat 6 times, but you should have already created 1.

      I’ve frogged this pattern more times than I’d like to admit trying to figure some of these things out lol.

      Reply
  18. Amanda says

    July 8, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    My second row has 127 chains, I followed the pattern exactly. However I don’t understand how row 3 is supposed to have 119sc only. Help please? I’ve taking this out and started again 6 times. Really want to do this blanket but I’m getting a little flustered.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 10, 2016 at 12:07 am

      Hi Amanda – I’m sorry you are getting frustrated! It’s tough for me to give you specific advice when I can’t see your work. Have you referred to the chart? You can see it here: http://persialou.com/2014/02/freecrochetlacyafghanpattern.html – One suggestion – make sure you are skipping stitches before and after the 5 dc shells. That might be your problem. Good luck!

      Reply
  19. Alli says

    July 21, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I would love to do this pattern and I love your color choices. Just so I know exactly what to buy (beginner here), can you tell me how many of each color you bought?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 22, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Hi Alli! Thank you! Yes, for the size blanket I made (which is pretty small about 32″ x 40″) I used under two balls of each color. I might suggest getting three balls of each color in case you want to make a larger blanket. If you want to make it wider, just add a multiple of 17 to the first row. I used Knit Picks Brava Acrylic in Mint, Tranquil, and Dove Heather. I hope that helps!! Good luck!

      Reply
  20. Bailey says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I am loving this blanket! Even though I have had to start over a few rows 🙂 Anyway, I’m on row 6 and I’m getting close to the color change part. Do I change the color on the sc row (i.e. the new color would be done in sc) or do I change it after that last sc row? I’ve tried to look at your pictures and count it out but I still am not entirely sure!

    Thannks!!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 29, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      I’m so glad you like it! The new color will be added on a single crochet row – you will work single crochets with the first row of the new color. I hope that makes sense. 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  21. Geeta says

    July 31, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Oh this is so beautiful. I even like the color combination. I must make this. Thanks for the pattern.

    Reply
  22. Hanna says

    August 1, 2016 at 3:34 am

    I discovered this beautiful blanket pattern on Pinterest and have just completed my blanket! I have only ever crocheted once before and that was one big granny square but your instructions and video tutorial were so helpful and I am so pleased with the beautiful finished product! I will definitely be getting extra auntie points for this!! Thank you Alexis! xxx

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 1, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Oh you are so, so welcome! I am so glad you liked the pattern and video! I’m sure the blanket will be well-loved. Thanks so much for stopping by, Hanna! Your comment absolutely made my day. 🙂 Thanks

      Reply
  23. Mercedes says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I am curious as to how to finish off the blanket with the foundation stitch again. I’m not sure if I’m doing it right. And I’m not seeing it in any of the videos darn…

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 5, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Hi Mercedes! I did not finish off my blanket with a foundation single crochet stitch I just ended with a regular pattern row. It works great and looks just fine. 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  24. Mercedes says

    August 5, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Okay sounds good! Now to finish off my blanket! Thank you very much for the quick reply… & thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern. So many people have seen the one I’m making and want one now also. Haha so I am going to be busy for a while.
    Have a wonderful day!?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Haha! I love that. You will definitely be busy! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Megan M Frey says

    August 7, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    If I were to make this blanket in an afgan size, how many of the balls of yarn do you think I would need? I am wanting to use the same yarn you did.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 7, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      Hi Megan! I’m thinking you would need probably about four-five times the yarn, so I would recommend getting at least 8 balls of each color, maybe 9-10, depending on how big you want the finished blanket to be. Good luck! I would love to see it when you are finished. 🙂

      Reply
  26. Laura says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:03 am

    This is a great pattern, thank you. I am using it to make a baby blanket for a friend and wondering how you weaved the ends in and made them secure? I’m not really sure how this is done with such an open/lacy design. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      I always use a yarn needle to weave in my ends. Just go through stitches on the back side of the blanket, zig and zag a bit, and I have had not problem with ends coming lose using this technique. Good luck!

      Reply
  27. Meg says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I just started working on this blanket and am a little concerned. It seems like it is going to just enlarge as I go with the added 5 dc stitches with each row 2 repeat. Is this something I should be concerned with or does it end up being normal and straight in the end? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 24, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Hi Meg! Each row should have the same number of stitches. You add the 5 dc shells, but you compensate for that by skipping every other stitch in the section between the shells. That evens things out. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  28. Jessica says

    August 27, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Hey! I have finished the pattern and it turned out great, for my first ever project! (minus the difference in tightness of my stitching)… I was wondering though, is there any way to put a border on this blanket?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      August 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Jessica! I’m so glad it turned out well! And, yes, you can absolutely add a border to the blanket if you like. The technique you use will depend a bit on what you want the final border to look like, but you could just do a single crochet border all the way around to give it a nice finished edge or add a contrasting color.

      Reply
  29. pat gibson says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:53 am

    hi. i am going to make an adult version of the feather and fan baby blanket. i will try to make it around 45″ x 50″–if my measurements are correct!! LOL i watched your video-which was very good and helpful. i did notice the sample became rather shorter in width during the first few rows. do i need to make any adjustments for that or will the width be what i need in the end? hope that makes sense. i would like it to be around 45″ in width throughout and the same in the end. i would appreciate any hints or tips you can offer.
    thanks
    pat gibson

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Hi Pat! Yes, it definitely does shrink up a bit once you get the pattern going because the feathers and fan create a ripple shape. Once it shrinks up after the second row, it will stay the same width as you continue to crochet. I would recommend doing a little swatch 17 stitch swatch of the first few rows, measure it’s width and then do a little math to figure out how many repeats you need to get 45″. Hope that makes sense! Good luck! I can’t wait to see the finished blanket!

      Reply
  30. Tery says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Hello! My scallops are not stacking on top of each other properly. For instances, it’s off by one stick away. Can you tell me how to correct this? I’ve counted the stickers after the single crochet lines and I have 85 stitches. thanks!

    Reply
  31. Mary says

    September 1, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I had to shorten mine to 102 instead of 119, and I’m coming to the end of row 3 and have more sc than 102. I was wondering if that will make a difference.

    Reply
  32. Erin says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Hi Alexis!
    I love this pattern and I’m trying to make it for a friend. I am having issues getting my fans to line up and I absolutely cannot figure out why. I get about midway through the 3rd row and the fans stop lining up. I am very careful to follow all of your instructions. I’m wondering though, do I do a total of 6 or 7 double stitches in between the two clusters of 5? Any help would be great! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:38 am

      Hi Erin! I’m sorry you are having trouble. It should be total of 7 dc and 8 skipped single crochets between the fan sections. Be sure to check out the chart on this post (http://persialou.com/2014/02/freecrochetlacyafghanpattern.html) if you haven’t. It can help you visualize the pattern a little better. The other thing to look out for is make sure you are working two fans in between each “feather” section (the skip one, dc section). Each 17 stitch repeat has a fan at the beginning and at the end so there are two fans right next to each other between each feather section. I know some people have missed that before. I hope that helps! Good luck!

      Reply
  33. Nancy says

    October 22, 2016 at 12:15 am

    Hi Alexis, I chained 153 chains but somehow I keep messing up at the end am missing a last stitch I have no idea where I went wrong, also on your video you mention seven double crochets and on your written pattern it says six? Am lost is it 7 or 6 double crochets?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:44 am

      Hi Nancy! I’m sorry you are having trouble. It says to repeat six times in the written pattern, but you have already done one dc, so it is seven total. Also, make sure you are working a sc into the beginning ch 3, that is one spot where people have run into trouble. I hope that helps. Good luck!

      Reply
  34. Ali says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Just wondering how soft the Brava yarn you used is?? I am LOVING the price, but want to make a baby blanket, so I’m willing to spend a little more on my yarn if the Brava is scratchy at all. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      November 20, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      I find Brava to be pretty soft. It is not as slinky, silky as like a Caron simply soft, but it’s also not shiny like that yarn. It do not think it is scratchy at all. It’s definitely not the softest yarn in the world, but I do think it is soft. I would say it is fairly comparable to Red Heart Soft, if you have tried that. I hope that helps!

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  35. Serafima says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Hi!
    I have a question. When I do row 3, I seem to come up 3 short. Since it’s supposed to come out as the beginning number of stitches (119) I end up with 116. I already re did it completely a couple of time, but still come out with the same problem. What is going on?

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  36. Stephanie says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Hi Alexis!

    I am going to make your feather and fan baby blanket and would just like to clarify the amount of yarn. You list the colors you used, and then you state that you used about 5 balls (1100 yards). How much of each color do I get?

    I appreciate your help!

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    • Alexis says

      December 19, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Stephanie! I used a little less than two balls of each color, so I approximated about 5 balls total. My finished blanket is definitely on the small side though, so I would recommend getting extras. 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  37. Jodes says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Hi just wondering as my baby blanket is rather skewed to one side how did you set it to be straight? Cheers Jodes

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    • Alexis says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      Hmm… I’m sorry you are having that problem! I’m not sure… Can you explain a little more about what you mean by skewed to one side? Is one side longer? Is it possible your fans have not lined up properly?

      Reply
  38. Arlene B. Collins says

    January 13, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Hellow I’m doing this feather and fan Baby Blanket and was wondering what hook did you use, 5. 5.5 or a 6 MM hook

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    • Alexis says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      Hi! I used a K (6.50 mm) hook. 🙂

      Reply
  39. Madison says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Hi, usually with worsted weight yarn it recommends a 5 mm crochet hook, is there a special reason you used a larger hook or is that what the specific yarn you used recommended?

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    • Alexis says

      January 20, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I generally prefer a larger hook than what is recommended on yarn labels, I find that the resulting fabric has better drape, especially for a blanket. You are welcome to use whatever hook you feel works best for your yarn and tension. 🙂 You may want to increase the number of beginning stitches to widen your blanket if you use a smaller hook.

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      • Madison says

        January 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

        Thank you! I will experiment with needle size but will probably use what you recommend!

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  40. Lorna isaacs says

    January 20, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Is there a way to put a border on this blanket

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  41. Elisabeth says

    January 23, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    I’m working on this blanket for a friend! It’s actually my first patterned blanket!!!! And my first blanket with a normal sized yarn. I’m a huge fan of chunky yarn. I was so excited to read that you have another video of a chunky feather and fan!!! I plan on making a chunky one for myself!!! I still haven’t managed to read a pattern so the YouTube video is my best friend! Thanks!

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    • Alexis says

      January 25, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Yay! You are so welcome. And good luck with the blanket!

      Reply
  42. Gloria Kressin says

    February 5, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    My daughter is expecting her first baby in May. I sent her links to many baby blanket patterns for her to pick what she’d like me to make and she picked yours as her favorite! However, I prefer to use cotton for baby blankets. Do you think this pattern would work well with a cotton, such as Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton? I was wondering if it would still come out as airy. Thanks for your opinion!

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    • Alexis says

      February 6, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Hi Gloria! Yes, I think that would work great for this pattern. I am a fan of I Love This Cotton too. I would love to see a photo of it when you are all done!

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  43. Belinda says

    February 8, 2017 at 7:02 am

    Hi Alexis.
    Thanks for this awesome pattern!
    I am very new to crocheting so please bear with my stupid question! I know that at the end of a row, you have to ch 1 (or 2 or 3 depending on the stitch) so as to “move up to the next row”.
    But there are 2 discrepancies between your written pattern and video tutorial, so I’m a bit confused…
    1) In the written pattern, at the end of Row 1, you do not mention a ch 1 then turn, but you do this in the video. Do I follow the written pattern or video? Ps. I am not (yet!) able to read a chart, so no help there for me…
    2) In the written pattern, at the end of row 2, it only says turn, but in the video you ch 1, then turn. Which one do I follow?
    Also, is there a difference to ch 3 after you have turned as apposed to before you turn?
    Many thanks!

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  44. Helen Burns says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    I have been crocheting a few months and have learned to watch any related videos and read comments to make sure I understand the pattern. In the instructions above, row 2 says to repeat the *skip one sc, dc in next dc* 6 times, but in your reply to comments and and in the video it says 7. 7 actually gets the the count to 17 in the repeat, so I think the pattern instructions on your page need corrected? Also, after the first ch 3, 4 dc, the pattern that follows repeats 5 times, and 119 divided by 17 = 7. If I am correct I thought you would want to fix that. And last, I have a question about the beginning of row 2, the pattern says ch 3, 4 dc in same stitch, so wouldn’t this row need multiples of 17 +1 fsc or sc? And, in the comments you mention adding an sc at the top of that chain, but that’s not in the instructions.

    I hope this helps, or if I am wrong please tell me! I can’t imagine how hard it is to write a pattern.

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  45. Lisa says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Hi… I have a question for u…. I am finding that along the side of this feather and fan blanket I have holes that I could literally stick my pinky finger in…. what is the best border for this blanket to help hide these holes.?. Thanks in advance for any opinions… 🙂

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  46. Melissa says

    April 13, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Just finished my first baby blanket using your beautiful pattern. It was a little rough getting started but it finished up nicely and I hope it will be a cherished gift. Thank you for sharing the pattern and the very helpful video!

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  47. Rachel says

    May 22, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    What kind of border would you recommend for this? Making it for my best friend who is expecting but I like to have a border.

    Thanks!

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  48. Rita s. says

    September 3, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Like ur site keep me posted Halloween coming up I need new ideas for gifts

    Reply
  49. Melissa says

    October 5, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Help!
    I cannot get the right number of stitches. After row 2. I did follow the link for the stitch grid.
    This pattern is so pretty.

    Reply
  50. Barbara Tesi says

    November 17, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    When you state skip a stitch double crochet next stitch repeat from star 6 times does that mean there is 7 double crochet in between the 5 double crochet in same stitch

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  51. Kristin says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    I used this patten to make my very first crochet project. It took three weeks and is ready in plenty of time to bring baby home in. Thank you so much for posting!

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    • Alexis says

      July 20, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Aw that is so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing with me! <3

      Reply
  52. H. Johnson says

    October 23, 2018 at 6:42 am

    I have a question/issue about the “Crochet Feather and Fan Baby Blanket” pattern you have on your website: I have tried making this project twice now, and cannot get the 119 sc. crochets on the Row 3 that you state. I have begun with the 119 foundation single crochet and followed your pattern for Row 2, however, in doing Row 2, it increases 12 stitches every pattern set, like this: for the first 16 stitches, you increase to 28 stiches going through the pattern (5+13+10), which equals 12 more, and then, (13+10) which equals 8 more, so that on Row 3 (coming back), there is that many more stitches to sc. crochet into. Counting it out, I believe that Row 3 should have some decrease in the pattern, as doing it how it was written, increases the blanket size every time, which should not happen. Can you please list this pattern with corrections so that the blanket is make-able?

    I really like your blanket shown for this pattern, and am hoping to make it myself, but cannot work it out as written. Please help if you can.

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  53. Judy Sherwood says

    February 19, 2019 at 6:05 am

    I love this pattern and have made it twice already!!!

    Once for my new granddaughter in pale peach and pale gray, and just finished one in pink and dark pink for a new granddaughter coming in 2 months. Wish there were a way to show the picture. Just love it.

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    • Alexis says

      February 21, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      Yay! Thanks so much, Judy!

      Reply
  54. Karil says

    April 3, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Hello
    You might have answered this in the comments but I too am having a problem with your stitch counts. I think I figured it out once I looked at your diagram. When you say “repeat from *6 times I think you should have said repeat from *6 more times because what you’re doing is actually a seven stitch repeat not a six count repeat. Does that make sense?

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    • Ashley A Petersen says

      November 21, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      So it is 7 and not 6 this might be why I have been struggling. Haha. Might just have to start this project over. Let me know for sure pleasssse. Thank you.

      Reply
  55. Ashley A Petersen says

    November 21, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    I decreased the number of fsc to 85. I was just wondering how many dc when skipping on in between is it 7 ive been doing 6 and also how many sc I should end up having across. For some reason everything seems to line up correctly until I get about half way and then it’s off. And I havent been able to end with the 5 sc tog. I cant figure out where I am going wrong and have gone through almost 200 yards trying to figure out where I’m going wrong. I know I’m not skipping a stitch or adding a stitch so I’m not sure where I’m going wrong. If you could help thatd be greatly appreciated. I really want to get this pattern right. My sister is finally having a little girl due in december. 🙂

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  56. Amanda says

    February 16, 2022 at 11:08 am

    I love and use your pattern all the time!!! So may compliments. I was wondering if you have a pattern to make a straight edge to this pattern. I love the starting scallops but the opposite side of the blanket sometimes looks undone. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

    Reply

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