How to Work a Feather Stitch

A decorative stitch that creates a soft, flowing line of stitches resembling the delicate barbs of a feather. It's versatile and often used for borders, filling, and adding organic, free-form lines to designs. The stitch is characterized by a series of open, looped stitches that can be worked in straight lines, curves, or even as part of more complex patterns.

A looped stitch, evenly worked in an alternating fashion from top to bottom. Bring needle from back to front at 1; insert needle at 2, and exit at 3, passing floss under needle point. Insert needle at 4, and exit at 5, passing floss under needle point. Note: Needle position 5 is now 1 of next stitch.