Worked in
Anchor size 40, in 2 contrasting colours, it works out to 2¼ inches.
One
colour is made first with no attachments. Then the next colour is made, joining
on the go to the previous rings.
The long
chains overlap. Notice how the chains are not all equal in length? Reason is a little experiment I did....
Just for
fun, I used Victorian sets for the chains going up/out, and Josephine
chain/spiral tatting for the chains coming down/in. Turns out the former are
longer!
DESIGN TIP : The spiral chains tat up
tighter, hence shorter, than the Victorian set chains.
Refer Chains in Shuttle Tatting sampler.
Refer Chains in Shuttle Tatting sampler.
I hope
Hye-oon is not too miffed with this little visually unsuccessful experiment.
Many thanks for this uncommon pattern.
Interesting way of working, has potential.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jane 💖
DeleteI like seeing and comparing the chains my favorite is the Victorian sets it's like a tiny ruffle. Very interesting pattern I don't think I have ever seen it before even though you said it's an older one😁
ReplyDeleteCarollyn, if memory serves me right, Wendy of Umi n Tsuru made these. She has worked through entire books creating beautiful lace!
DeleteLovely and fun! It's interesting also that the Victorian set (or ric-rac) has a front and a back side, it's a lovely effect in little motifs or doilies.
ReplyDeleteYes, Ninetta - the 'node stitch'. I've never used this side yet, though. Time to .... ;-P
DeleteFantastic handicrafts!
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret :-))
DeleteIt's pretty and I like the effect of the chains and didn't even realize there was a difference until I read it. ;)
ReplyDeleteConfession, Sue - I'd forgotten, too. Except for a word 'discovered' that I'd written.... which sent me off on a Sherlockian hunt. Then the close-up pics revealed it ;-P
DeleteThis pattern has so much possibility! I love your experiements. They teach all of us more about tatting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mel 😍🌹💜
DeleteBeautiful design and I like your colours,
ReplyDeleteI went with classic contrasting colours this time, Margaret 😄🌹
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