Lace & Eyelets

The Ostrich Plume Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #83

How to Knit the Ostrich Plume Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

The Ostrich Plume Stitch is a lace panel which creates the appearance of a column of stacked feathers. It’s perfect for blankets or as an accent on a sweater.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
k4tog
Knit Four Stitches Together
yo
Yarn Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Panel of 13 stitches

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Panel of 13 stitches

  • Row 1: Knit all stitches
  • Row 2: Purl all stitches
  • Row 3: K4tog, (yo, k1) 5x, yo, k4tog
  • Row 4: Purl all stitches

    • Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

feathered | panel

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7 thoughts on “The Ostrich Plume Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #83”

  1. BobBeer says:

    Nice stitch. One little comment about the “cover” note that comes with each episode. I don’t think you need to say “I just wanted to show you…”  It sounds almost like you’re half-apologizing for taking my time. But I’m subscribed, I want to see the new installations so there’s no need to explain or justify why you’re sending them to me. 🙂 

    • newstitchaday says:

       @BobBeer I think that’s very much a matter of personal perception. We’ve worded our emails in a specific way on purpose and we are quite happy with the results. But thanks for the feedback. It is very much appreciated.

  2. BobBeer says:

    Nice stitch. One little comment about the “cover” note that comes with each episode. I don’t think you need to say “I just wanted to show you…”  It sounds almost like you’re half-apologizing for taking my time. But I’m subscribed, I want to see the new installations so there’s no need to explain or justify why you’re sending them to me. 🙂 

  3. rooney48 says:

    This is a dumb question but what do u mean that the stitch is worked on a reverse stockinette background? I know what that is,but do u use it as a border or ???????

    • newstitchaday says:

       @rooney48 There are no dumb questions! When a stitch is worked on a background of reverse stockinette (rv st) it means it is surrounded by rv st on either side. This way the stitch pops. It’s often used with cable patterns to accentuate them. Make sense?

  4. rooney48 says:

    This is a dumb question but what do u mean that the stitch is worked on a reverse stockinette background? I know what that is,but do u use it as a border or ???????

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