Looking for help to make a feather.

[marlamartin]

I found this old doily mounted on a brass ring that is of feathers. Is there anyone who could break down the types of stitches used? I would really appreciate any help or suggestions. Here is a picture of it.
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[Mkbeth913]

Does anyone beside me have problems with crowns of hats? I never come out with the proper number of stitches although I am following a pattern - ??

[marlamartin]

You know I gave up making hats they just don't come out right, same problem. Now I don't feel alone.

[MeerKat]

I love making hats. I think they are so easy and quick, that is about all I make anymore. Eventually I will donate the to some kind of charity.

[Texas transplant]

Marlamartin, I have made doilies and stretched it out on a ring . We called them SunCatchers. This one is very pretty . I found some rings for 8 in. ones but No directions for a doily. We hung them on the porch where they would catch the breeze and turn around I think JoAnn's had the rings. They make a nice gift for someone that does a lot of decorated things . Margaret

[debbbarr]

SUNCATCHERS!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!! Thanks for new project!!!!!! debbbbarr from Southeast Texas

[marlamartin]

Hi Debra I am glad I gave you an inspiration to make sun catchers! They are really fun to make, I found crocheting them is a whole lot easier. Attachment 8951

You might also like making barefoot sandals they are really easy and lots of free patterns.The first one is called "Goddess Sandal" and the second one on the right I made that design up. The goddess sandal is a free pattern just Google it.Attachment 8952

Have fun.

[marlamartin]

Thank you but I have no problem finding the rings, I just need someone who can suggest what stiches I could use to try and recreate this doily. I'm sure I'll never find a pattern so it would have to be a one of a kind creation. Someone did it so I want to do it too. I just finished a Sun Catcher for my granddaughter's graduation gift, this was done by crochet. I found that crocheting it was easier to change colors. Attachment 8937 She loves purple and bright pink. I found charms to attach to the web, an "N" for her name, a musical note for her love of playing the flute, a graduation hat and a couple of small silver feathers.

[debbbarr]

I'd love to know how to make crochet feathers, both in doilies for what we here in Texas call "Dreamcatchers" to catch bad dreams. (They work for me!!!) I'd also like to know how to create realistic looking feathers from yarn. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. debbbarr from Southeast Texas

[marlamartin]

I found another feather pattern that is free from [URL="http://grandmaperkinsdreamcatcherfrisbees.blogspot.com/"] scroll down there is a simplified feather pattern and also a lot of really cute dream catchers that can also be made as fresbies for children.
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