Feather Wing Crochet Shawl Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice)
• Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this pattern.

Pattern:

Main Body:

1. Chain a multiple of 6 stitches plus 3 additional stitches. For example, chain 159 stitches.
2. Row 1: In the fourth chain from the hook, make 1 double crochet. Double crochet in each remaining chain across. (Total number of stitches should be a multiple of 6+3, e.g., 159 stitches)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn your work. Single crochet in the first stitch and each stitch across. (159 stitches)
4. Row 3: Chain 1, turn your work. Single crochet in the first stitch, chain 3, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * across until the last 2 stitches. Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the last stitch. (53 chain-3 spaces)
5. Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), turn your work. Double crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next chain-3 space, double crochet in the next single crochet stitch. Repeat from * to * across until the last chain-3 space. Double crochet in the last chain-3 space, double crochet in the last single crochet stitch. (159 stitches)
6. Repeat Rows 2-4 until your work measures the desired length of the shawl, ending with Row 2.

Feather Wings: Note: Each feather wing is worked separately.

1. To start the first feather wing, attach the yarn to the edge of the shawl where you want the wing to be.
2. Row 1: Chain 1, make 7 single crochet stitches evenly along the edge of the shawl. Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Chain 1, turn your work. Single crochet in each stitch across. (7 stitches)
4. Row 3: Chain 1, turn your work. Single crochet in the first stitch, chain 7, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * until the last 3 stitches. Chain 4, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the last stitch. (2 chain-7 spaces and 1 chain-4 space)
5. Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), turn your work. Double crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next chain-7 space, double crochet in the next single crochet stitch. Repeat from * to * across until the last chain-7 space. Double crochet in the last chain-7 space, double crochet in the last single crochet stitch. (7 stitches)
6. Repeat Rows 2-4 until the feather wing reaches the desired length. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
7. Repeat the process to create the second feather wing on the opposite side of the shawl.

Finishing:

1. Weave in any remaining loose ends using a yarn needle.
2. Block your crochet feather wing shawl by dampening it with water and shaping it to the desired dimensions. Allow it to air dry.