Wreath
Ornament
(Reworked, Revised, & Updated)
It’s that time of the year, & there has been some
activity on this pattern for a few
weeks now. I wasn’t too happy with colours & working when I first made it.
So, it was time to rework the pattern, as well as create a proper pdf, with
diagram, to download.
This time I used more Christmasy colours & added a
sprinkling of beads.
Being fairly small at 4½ cms diameter, it can be used as a
tree ornament, a decoration/adornment for gifts, sewn on to a headband, or be
used as a pendant, a brooch, or earrings ; embellishments & colours can be
customized.
(click to download pdf with diagram)
This is a 2-round tiny motif where the base 1st round, made of split rings, forms a large flower, and the 2nd round is freeform, interweaving a chain through the center of the flower medallion. The freeform weaving lends a 3D interlaced effect to the 2D flower wreath & makes each ornament unique.
Round 1 is made of 8 split rings, in 2 colours, size 20 thread, and uses padded double stitch, ending in a Lock Chain loop for hanging.
8 SRs are needed to get a central space large enough for normal shuttles to pass through when interlacing Rnd 2.
TIP : Padding the stitch (pds) can cause some twisting of thread. Suspend shuttle to remove twists.
Unlike the earlier attempt, this time I used size 40 thread for the freeform round. Beads were also added to represent berries.
Load more beads in both shuttles than strictly required so that one has plenty to play around with.
TIP : The thorns can be frayed for a different look.
The 2 versions together.
I guess I could've made the vine less dense. ...
One can use just the freeform vine pattern for a bracelet in customized colours/embellishments. ! It is, after all, the freeform that makes each piece unique & exclusive. No two will be the same !
For complete pattern download : Thorny Wreath
I'm sorry for the blank 4th page - tried my best but it just won't go :-((
Some Techniques used (click for link to tut) :
Padded Double Stitch (pds)
Martha Ess' Folded Rings
Corina's Fringe This can be used if one is not using beads . Instead of beads, preload the fringe thorns.
My spot adaptation of Corina's Fringe
Happy Tatting
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Wow muskaan, lots of techniques going on in this little wreath! I was going to ask you how to join the last split ring back to the first but then I saw you wrote about it in your instructions. I may have to use that in the future :)
ReplyDeleteI love the natural look this gives very nice work, and as always great complete instructions. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the way each wreath will be unique. I definitely plan to give this a try. Thank you, too, for reminding me of folded rings; I've done them before, but I always forget about them eventually. Thank you for sharing the method for making your wreath.
ReplyDeleteGood combination of techniques to make a pretty wreath!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin, Carollyn, Miranda & Jane :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy using & applying new techniques to create patterns & freeform is my go-to. Will be looking forward to your working of it, Miranda :-)
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Very beautiful and bright. Thanks for this too! You've indicated the techniques also, that's really very useful and helpful for me as a beginner.
ReplyDeleteAgain me,
Silvia
Thanks, Silva, so glad you liked this .... It is so great to have tatters share their expertise & techniques online. Hope to see your tatting someday ?
DeleteAll the best & happy tatting :-)
So wonderful and tiny flower! Really detailed work and nice colors. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you 😊 I'm a few years too late to acknowledge, sorry 😉
DeleteThanks so much, Muskaan! I'll try this for my next pair of Christmas earrings!
ReplyDeleteGrace, I can't wait for Christmas to see your version 😊💖
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