I
have to make a comeback somehow… after the glut of posts last month, I seem to
be spent ;-P I've continued to tat, but am not spending much time at the computer or
online. And all the while my pending pile grows higher, deeper, wider! I'm just so split on how to close the gap !!!
So
here’s a quick query –
can you identify the technique used in this
braid?
3 shuttles were employed, but it can be done with 2 shuttles & ball if the
purple & green are not alternated.
I
came across the technique in a recent Bellaonline newsletter. Only the term was
mentioned and on further digging, the originator graciously explained the
technique and also gave me permission to post. But I’d like to prolong the
mystery for a bit :-D
But
if you need some clues, ask & I will respond (there is a bit of a clue in this post itself).
So
this is the first of my 3 braids/bracelets.
Any
help with naming it is also very much appreciated. I’m at a total loss for names
right now.
Meanwhile,
I’ve made 2 more Blossoms motifs, and a corner motif for a handkerchief. And am tatting Jane McLellan's leaf braid for the edging.
Also completed one design round robin doily which I converted into a snood and using it already!
And
if you haven’t seen any comment from me, it’s because I’m just not online for
long enough. I do try to keep abreast as far as I can, though, and hope to
catch up …
eager to hear from you …
It's beautiful like a flower trellis!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'll call it, Sue - Flower Trellis !! Thanks :-)
DeleteSome sort of Maltese tatting? My brain hasn’t woken up yet. It’s pretty, however you did it!
ReplyDeleteNot Maltese tatting, Jane, from what I remember of it. Glad you find it pretty :-)
DeleteNice braid, not sure about the technique, it seems a sort of encapsulation of the pink inside split rings. For a name, I'm the worst among your readers for helping in getting over that impasse :D
ReplyDeleteVery close, Ninetta!!! Think along the lines of a combo of split rings and mock rings ;-D
DeleteBeautiful bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anetta :-) I want to try another using thinner thread for the flowers.
DeleteI'm not quite awake yet, so I'll leave the guessing to others and return for the big reveal! :-)
ReplyDeleteSmart, Diane :-))) And what if I decide not to reveal ;-P
DeleteI think (I'm not quite awake yet) I could do this 3 ways. Some of the ways might be more of a fiddly mess than others, but they'd work, I think.
ReplyDelete1. 2-color split rings encapsulating the pink and doing a SLT after every split ring.
2. 2-color split SCMRs....maybe....with the pink as the core....maybe....
3. Nina does this in a few of her patterns - a line of chains, then go back down the line of chains in the opposite direction with more chains, doing what she calls a wrap-under join. You could do the flowers on the 'return' pass of the chains.
BUT I'm not sure which one of those you used, or if you did it yet another way. :)
StephanieW
Hurray & 3 cheers, Steph!!! You got it right, despite the sleepy morning brain :-D
DeleteIt is the Houtz brothers' split/SCMR (and I used SLT to switch colours). This technique is easier than your 1st option but a tad more difficult than the 3rd option.
Love your analysis and the fact (yet again) that the same effect can be accomplished through different paths.
Hugs
How about flower dot bracelet, I like the pattern but as for the name of the technique no idea. To me it’s a braid.
ReplyDeleteLove the name you suggested, Margaret! I will use it for a pattern that also has dot picots - my excuse to create another pattern ;-D
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