Peacock feathers have long been admired for their captivating beauty and vibrant, jewel-like colors. With the Peacock Feather Puff Square pattern, you can bring that same elegance into your crochet projects. This richly textured square combines dramatic puff stitches with colors inspired by real peacock feathers, creating a striking design that works beautifully for blankets, cushions, or even as a decorative motif on its own.
Beyond their visual appeal, peacock feathers carry deep symbolism. They are often associated with beauty, integrity, and grace, which makes them a timeless inspiration in art and décor. Crocheting a peacock-inspired design allows you to weave these qualities directly into your handmade creations, adding charm and sophistication to every stitch.
Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in peacock-inspired colors: blue, green, gold, and black
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Crochet hook suitable for worsted weight yarn (H / 5.00 mm recommended)
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
Peacock Feather Puff Square Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations
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ch – chain
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sc – single crochet
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hdc – half double crochet
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dc – double crochet
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tr – treble crochet
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puff – puff stitch (explained in pattern)
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st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches
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esc – extended single crochet
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standing esc – standing extended single crochet
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4-puff – puff stitch made with 4 loops
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Work in third loop
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spike-hdc – spike half double crochet
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htr – half treble crochet
Instructions
Note: When the pattern instructs you to work in the back loop only (BLO), you may work through the back loop and the third loop at the same time. This helps prevent gaps and creates a neater finish.
Round 1
Using Yarn A:
Wrap the yarn 7 times around a pencil. Carefully slide all wraps off together. Holding the wraps securely, make a slip stitch through the center of the bundle as if forming a magic ring. Insert your hook into the center and work 12 sc around the ring. Fasten off using an invisible join in the second sc.
[12 sts]
Round 2
Join Yarn B with a slip stitch in the BLO of any sc.
(BLO 4-puff, ch 1) in each stitch around. Fasten off with an invisible join in the first puff.
[12 puffs + 12 ch]
Round 3
Join Yarn C in the top of any puff and begin with a standing stitch. Do not work this round too tightly.
(sc in top of puff, 2 sc in ch-space) repeat around. Fasten off with an invisible join in the second stitch.
[36 sts]
Round 4
Join Yarn D in any stitch and begin with a standing stitch.
(esc in next st, crossed hdc around the post of the stitch just made, ch 1, skip 1 st) repeat 18 times. Fasten off with an invisible join to the second stitch.
[18 clusters]
Round 5
Join Yarn B in any ch-space and begin with a standing stitch.
(slst in ch-space, ch 3) repeat around. Slip stitch into the initial slip stitch.
[18 ch-spaces, 54 ch]
Round 6
(sc in next ch-space, 9 dc in next ch-space) repeat 9 times. Fasten off with an invisible join in the first dc.
[9 petals]
Round 7
Join Yarn A. Begin with a standing spike stitch worked over the sc from Round 6 and into the ch-space of Round 5 below.
Work all stitches in BLO, except spike stitches.
(spike-hdc into ch-space of Round 5, slst in first dc of petal, sc in next 3 sts, sc + hdc + sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, slst in last st of petal) repeat around.
Fasten off with an invisible join in the first slip stitch.
[9 petals]
Round 8
Note: In this round, stitches are worked around the bar of the spike stitches from Round 7. These may appear as third-loop stitches in diagrams.
With the right side facing you, work behind the petals. Join Yarn C under the bar of a spike hdc from Round 7 and begin with a standing stitch. Fold adjacent petals forward as needed. Work chains loosely.
(sc around spike bar, ch 4) repeat around. Slip stitch into the first sc.
[9 sc + 36 ch]
Round 9
Fold petals forward as you work.
Ch 1, 7 hdc in each of the next 8 ch-spaces, 8 hdc in the final ch-space. Slip stitch into the first hdc.
[64 sts]
Round 10
Ch 4 (counts as tr).
(htr + dc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next st, dc + htr in next st, tr + ch 1 + tr in next st) repeat 3 times.
Finish the final side as written, ending with sc in the 4th ch of the starting ch-4.
[76 sts + 4 ch]
Note: In Round 11, work over the joining sc as if it were a chain loop, covering it completely.
Round 11
Work entirely in BLO.
Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc over joining sc, hdc in next 19 sts.
(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc in corner space, hdc in next 19 sts) repeat 3 times.
Finish with 2 hdc + ch 1 in final corner space.
Fasten off with an invisible join to the first true hdc.
[92 sts + 4 ch]
Round 12
Join Yarn B in the first stitch after any corner space and begin with a standing stitch.
(sc in next 23 sts, 2 sc + ch 1 + 2 sc in corner space) repeat around.
Fasten off with an invisible join in the second sc.
[108 sts + 4 ch]
Final Thoughts
The Peacock Feather Puff Square is a wonderful way to showcase texture, color, and elegance in your crochet work. Whether you use it as part of a bold blanket, a decorative pillow, or a statement piece on its own, this square is sure to stand out. Grab your favorite peacock-inspired yarns, enjoy the journey of the stitches, and let your creativity soar.
Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
