#13
in Land of Laces’ 25
Snowflake Project
I
don’t much care for the supposed jinx of this being the 13th flake ;-P But this back from the old snowflake/star has
me stumped for a weird reason. It uses my Overlapping Split Rings effect. More effects here, including a square arrangement.
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MUTANT SNOWFLAKE -
design evolution
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1.
This was a trial prototype from 2016 in Anchor 20. At 5 points/arms, it
lays flat.
2.
Elaborating on the idea, I converted it into a 6-point flake using Anchor Pearl
cotton size 8. There was some cupping. I left it in my tatting box overnight
and in the morning, it was pretty flat, and more so after some quick blocking.
I
went back to my Jottings about cupping/ruffling and worked in the
corrections in next trial...
Basically cupping occurs when outer round is tight. To avoid it, decrease inner round or increase outer round.
Basically cupping occurs when outer round is tight. To avoid it, decrease inner round or increase outer round.
3.
Wondering how it would look in a single colour, I chose Anchor 20, but the
center rings are 1 stitch short (to reduce the center and tackle cupping). Major
cupping which did settle after tugging and blocking!
The
split rings have 1 extra stitch and this translated into a slightly different more
roundish overlap.
4.
Fell back on the maroon pattern using Lizbeth 20 threads. And guess what, I had
to make 8 repeats for the flake to lie flat by itself!
Pearl
cotton differs in it’s looser twist when compared to Lizbeth, but they tat up
to the same final measurements. So what just happened?!!
It
is a mutant in terms of it’s faux Celtic effect. Not true Irish, a bit of a
freak ;-P
The
online tatting world has blessed me with some excellent friends. Jane McLellan
came to my rescue recently; this time is was Ninetta Caruso & Anita Barry.
They
sent me possible reasons, solutions, options and enthusiastically volunteered
to tat the flake, too. They were ready to count from the image, but I managed
to quickly type them some shorthand notations. They will be doing it today.
Would
you like to read what these experienced designers/teachers have to say? It is a
design bonanza - insightful designing tips, and if you are interested, I’ll share in my next post.
I love the faux celtic idea. The snowflake it lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki :-D Hubby saw a possible butterfly in the motifs !
DeleteGreat post! I’m encouraged to know that everyone has these sort of issues from time to time. I can’t wait to hear Ninetta and Anita’s thoughts on solving this puzzle with you. I’m not a stickler for the number of arms in a snowflake, I think it’s beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt is this challenge of tatting techniques and designing that keeps me going, keeps my learning fresh, Jeanne :-D
DeleteGood to have support in solving the riddles that designing throws up. Really great effect, I like the faux celtic look. Nice texture too.
ReplyDelete2 (or more) brains make for light work, Jane ;-P I'm happy to have finally done justice to the effect.
Delete🥰 Thank you for the fun! 👍
ReplyDeleteour Triquetra almost had a spontaneous tat-along last night (my time), didn't we Nin ;-D
DeleteI would love to read what they had to suggest!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think they are all wonderful snowflakes(and star)!!! :)
I am drawn(I believe by color) to the 8 armed!!! ;)
I'll be putting up a post with more pics to share - the ideas never stop, Sue :-D
DeleteYes, it's the colour, but also the thread (Lizbeth) that might have attracted you - it tats up so well!
I'm looking forward to reading their comments! I'm a stickler for calling it a snowflake only if it has six dendrites; otherwise, it's an ornament! I don't mind tatting an eight-sided ornament, but it will never be a snowflake to me! ;-)
ReplyDeleteTechnology is baffling me. For some reason, your blog posts no longer show up in my feed. It looks like I have some catching up to do with your blog!
You are in luck, Diane - Nin has already created a 6-point snowflake! Not having snow here, the number of points were never an issue, and I like your reasoning. Which is why I called it a mutant - mutations occur in nature and snow is part of nature, hehehe ;-P
DeleteOh, don't know how to fix the feed issue ... my loss!
Śliczne - podziwiam, jak zawsze Twoje prace. :)
ReplyDeletePozdrawiam ciepło.
Dziękuję bardzo, splocik :-) Pozdrawiam ciepło
DeleteI like both 6 and 8 point snow flakes. And I am very interested in others' take on the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sam :-) You'll find their versions fun and insightful. I need a couple of days to organise it properly, with pics!
DeleteIt's a joy tatting the lovely "Mutant".
ReplyDeleteIt really is doing justice to it's name, isn't it, Anita ;-D
DeleteMarilee Eaton here, from Just Tatting group, I really like the way the pink one turned out. ❤️ Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marilee 💗 Seeing the overall interest, I'm guessing stitch counts for all models will allow individuals to opt for their favourite 😁
DeleteYou really amaze me with your creations, mutant or not I love them all! It’s really nice to be able to reach out for help to all of you wonderful creators!
ReplyDeleteThank you for these sweet words, Charlotte 💗 It becomes a fun way of learning and improving, and I , too, feel truly lucky to have access to them. 😍
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