Saturday 27 April 2019

ribbon hairband pattern

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I was looking for a gift for a little girl when someone posted their working of Jennifer Williams’ Bookmark 3 (bookmark with 2 layers). It could work nicely as a hairband!  But could I adapt my positivity ribbon to it? 

Positivity Ribbon Hairband
an adaptation of an awareness ribbon and a bookmark !
(Bookmark 3 by Jennifer Williams)

Tadaa – quick and clean with just some minor tweaks. Completed in a day!

  • It would look nice in 2 colours, but I chose single colour, and added different ribbons to her gift box so she can change as desired.
  • The clever design is also reversible whether worked in same or different colours.
  • Use it as a hairband, bookmark, or a hatband. Or tie it as a bracelet or choker!

Materials & Measurement:
2 shuttles, continuous thread
Anchor pearl cotton size 8 (yellow shade – 00297)
½” wide satin ribbon
Finished ribbon band measures 13”x1” after 26 upper and 14 lower rings
  
NOTE:
1.      For every 2 rings above, there is 1 ring below
2.      Rings on top, and chains are worked with shuttle1 ; rings below are worked with shuttle2.
3.      For directional tatting, all chains and lower rings are worked backside (RODS)
4.      For joining the top rings, refer to diagrams in this Positivity Ribbon pattern.
5.      Also refer to Jennifer’s Bookmark in two layers for detailed instructions on construction.

PATTERN:
2 shuttles, ctm

top ring1 : 7-5-7   rw, ss
lower ring : 8-8 fold the ring , ss
chain : 2(-2)x5  rw  [5p]
top ring2 : 7-5-7  rw
chain : 2+2(-2)x4  rw  [5p]
Repeat these 5 elements to desired length.
To turn the back:
chain : 2+2(-2)x17 [18p]

On the return, repeat the same pattern but remember that each ring is joined to it’s counterpart, ending with the long chain. 
A hollow pocket is created through which ribbon can be inserted. Change the ribbon colour to match the outfit! 
  
There is one difference that occurs in this adaptation – the rings below join at an angel creating a slanting ladder. I like the effect, though not very distinct here.

I can vouch that the hairband looked Gorgeous when she tied it on (as did she ;-P)!

Many many thanks, Jennifer ! 

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13 comments:

  1. Very clever. I like a design that is simple and effective.

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    1. Jennifer's presentation is also very clever, Jane. 💖🌹 I couldn’t replicate it, though. Too much work 😆

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  2. Yes, I love the way the rings attach this is very beautiful and inserting the ribbon doesn't hide the tatting too!

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    1. 🌹🌹🌹💜💛💙💚 😀😀😀

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  3. Wow, great idea. Lovely bookmark. This pattern have a big potential to develop. I come up with an idea, I have to do it. Great work. Many thanks for sharing the pattern :-) Hugs :-)

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    1. You've got me all excited now, Justyna :-D Eager to see what you make of it !!!

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  4. What a clever design! I love that the ribbons can be changed too, that is such a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing 😀

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    1. Thanks, Emily :-D Young children change their colour preference at the drop of a hat ;-P

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  5. I love your pattern. Has it been adapted for needle tatting? Thank you.

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    1. Thank you, Betty 💖 Actually, this is a very simple rings and chains pattern - easy to tat with a needle without any special tweaking. Give it a try. If you find it difficult, I could request for a NT version. Why not email me (click on my profile), or message me if you are on Facebook.

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  6. As a needle tatter and teacher, my suggestion is to memorize the first note. Every other top ring gets a bottom ring. Start and end with the bottom rings added. I just did a small sample of this pattern Here is my link https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=146089794188342&set=a.1774760089365599

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    1. Pam I have no words to thank you for this quick response to my request!!! 💖💕😍 I hope Betty will benefit from this.

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