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2^nd split/scmr pattern - bracelet

This braid which I turned into a bracelet is a simpler version of Houtz brothers' split/scmr technique since no reverse (or unflipped) stitches are required. All tatting is worked as normal stitches, except that the second side/half has a double core thread. You see, we lengthen the scmr loop and use it to finger tat this half with double stitches. Hence, I still consider it a s/scmr – perhaps a variation or an adaptation?

Sunrise Sunset Bracelet

braid/bracelet pattern

No unflipped stitches ; no ends to hide !!!

I visualized this as a sun rising above the blue horizon or skies and & then setting on the ocean horizon. Colours were chosen accordingly. 

And if you notice, the blue bead in the sky is a different shade to the one used for the water … there is a tinge of green in the latter, flanked by green seed beads.

Measurements :

In Anchor size 20 (close to Lizbeth 10), the bracelet measures 6¾” X 1”.

There are 10 motif repeats.

Materials :

3 colours in Anchor size 20 (similar to Lizbeth size 10).

Shuttle 1 – red

Shuttle 2 –yellow

Ball or shuttle 3 – blue

Findings – jump rings and bracelet clasp

Seed beads – size 16/0 - 60 transparent yellow ; 60 transparent green

Crystals – size 8/0 – 10 red ; 10 yellow ; 10 sky blue ; 10 blue-green

Loose beads for danglers (optional) - 2 red, 2 sky blue, & 2 yellow crystals

Abbreviations :

Sh – shuttle

s/scmr – split/self-closing mock ring

rw – reverse work

ss – switch shuttle

b – seed bead

B – crystal

Preparation :

Prestring beads in each of the threads as follows :

SH1 Red : 10 crystals 

SH2 Yellow : [3 yellow seed beads, one yellow crystal, 3 yellow seed beads]x10

Blue : [3 green seed beads, 1 blue-green crystal, 3 green seed beads, one sky blue crystal]x10

Pattern proceeds from left to right.

Part 1 : Dangler to start

In order not to hide ends, I used dangling crystals on each thread tail on both ends.

Tie 1 crystal of same colour to each of the 3 threads. Gather the threads at different lengths and make a larkshead knot or luggage tag loop through jump ring, using all 3 threads.

Part 2 : Main body

** Start with Shuttle 1 (red) as core thread. Make a starting loop for scmr and use yellow for stitches.

s/scmr1 : 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 B 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 / lengthen the loop to use as core and finger tat with blue stitches 3 B 3. Close scmr.  rw. ss 

Keep red thread at back of work.

With shuttle 2 (yellow) as core thread ….

s/scmr2 : 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 B 2 b 2 b 2 b 2 / lengthen the loop to use as core and finger tat with red stitches 3 B 3. Close scmr.  rw. ss **

Keep red thread at back of work.

** to ** forms 1 motif. Repeat till there are 10 motifs.

Part 3 : Dangler to end

Leave about 10-12 cms thread tails and cut. Using all 3 threads make a larkshead knot or luggage tag loop through jump ring/bracelet clasp. Tie 1 crystal of same colour to each of the 3 threads, at different lengths.

To ensure the crystal knots in the 6 tails remain secure, dab a dot of fabric glue and press/twist.

This pattern can be shortened for earrings, or lengthened for necklace.

Trials that led up to this 2^nd s/scmr bracelet -

As shown in the previous post, I wanted floating/thrown rings on both halves of the s/scmr for the next braid.

I started the trials in size 40 thread. I kept messing up the onion rings!!! I’m not a novice, so I don’t know what was happening. Not very happy with the visual effect either.

But I do think this picoted version has some potential. Of course, there is a lot of switching shuttles to throw rings off.

 

Since the above trials were not giving me any zing, I took the plunge directly for a beaded bracelet version and I like how it turned out! Once the beads are strung, tatting it is pretty quick.

I was aiming for a more curved 2^nd half (like the half moon split rings), but soon realised that it is difficult to achieve because of the double core thread. But this adaptation of the s/scmr is easier than the hmsr.

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Trials for the 3^rd braid –

From the 2 tiny rings inside a large s/scmr, it gradually evolved into a heart shape with flower within. I still need a few more motifs to confirm and finalise.

What should I name this 3^rd braid/bracelet ? All suggestions are welcome …

Related Posts 

split/scmr technique and braid 1 pattern

links to tutorials/resources

I thoroughly enjoyed working the Sunrise Sunset bracelet.

Hope you enjoy it too.