Snowflake
#14 in Land of Laces
Which
is why they keep popping up in my snowflakes! Don't blame me if you don't
like flower flakes ;-P
Hidden
Rose Snowflake
This
wasn't how I had visualized it. I was almost asleep when the design emerged and
I thought of lock chains for a V structure. Next day, as I tatted, it
turned out a rose was hiding there instead!
It
is kind of a meandering one-pass pattern with shuttle and directional switches.
I have presented the pattern such that shuttles are in position for next element and avoid any unseemly crossover threads.
There may be times when you feel the element is not correctly positioned. Don't worry, the next element(s) pull it into place.
I have presented the pattern such that shuttles are in position for next element and avoid any unseemly crossover threads.
There may be times when you feel the element is not correctly positioned. Don't worry, the next element(s) pull it into place.
Worked in Anchor size 20, it measures 3 inches point to point. As a motif, it is 2½ inches across.
There are multiple joins in same picot, hence keep picots normal sized. Do Not make the joining picots very small.
I
have included a few progress pictures, along with 2 diagrams – one showing
sequence of work/elements, and other the stitchcount. Colour coding in the
diagrams should assist in keeping the right shuttle in hand for each element.
I
would love to see this flake in 2 colours with decorative picots or beads. I
love this snowflake and hope you enjoy it.
This
gold rose is very special. It is a real rose with real stem & leaves, that
has undergone 41 stages of processing to preserve the life-form, and finally
plating it with 24 carat gold. But it is extra special to me for a symbolism
that holds sentimental value. One of those rare romantic surprises that my
otherwise practical & realistic hubby gifted on a very special day.
UPDATE : Although the process pictures for the first motif are in the pdf, they have been downsized. I am adding them here for easier viewing.
UPDATE : Although the process pictures for the first motif are in the pdf, they have been downsized. I am adding them here for easier viewing.
Related
Posts
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/12/hidden-treasures.html - original pattern
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/12/open-treasures.html - rose & heart adaptations
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/03/hidden-directions.html - clockwise option
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/08/hidden-option.html - a 2-round working method
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/11/hidden-addiction.html - ice drops and 7-arm variations
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/01/hidden-pathway.html - working without paperclip
http://picotsnkeys.blogspot.com/2021/06/biscornu-finished.html - tatted biscornu by Melanie Cervi
That is one beautiful snowflake, thank you for sharing the pattern
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this all-weather flake, Margaret 😄
DeleteThis is gorgeous! And I love your gold rose with the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteI just couldn't get the best angle to photograph the gold rose along with the flake, Jane. Glad you like both 😍
DeleteBeautiful! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled how easy the trial went, unlike a few others. So, a win in that sense, too, Vickie 😄
DeleteIt's beautiful🌹🌹🌹love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd the real rose, what a romantic and precious gift!
He made sure I won't be tempted to pluck out the petals, 'he loves me, he loves me not, ...' 😄😃😉😆
Deleteoh! thank you Muskaan! That is a beautiful snowflake. And your good rose is a very big deal.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love those roses in a snowflakes. Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteAmazing rose 🌹, both in the pattern and in gold!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful snowflake and how lovely your story is!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this pattern.
Hugs erba
Thank you for the lovely pattern and your hard work! Your golden rose is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome snowflake!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous sentiment!!!
I am overwhelmed by the response to this snowflake and post. Thank you all so very much. Lots of hugs and kisses and happy tatting :-))) I hope at least one of my flakes is displayed on your tree ;-D
ReplyDeleteI've been in a tatting blah lately, but today you gave me a jaw dropping moment! It so rare now and I miss the feeling! Both your gold rose and your rose snowflake are unique one of a kind and your snowflake is just so stunning! Thank you. Sandy Ryan
ReplyDeleteSandy, you are the 4th or 5th person to say that! It is quite humbling.
DeleteHope you enjoy tatting it 🌹💗🌹💗🌹
Wonderful it's just beautiful thank you for the pattern
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carollyn :-)
DeleteThis is just so beautiuful..! I can't wait to give it a try. Gorgeous and thanks for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it, Barbara :-)) I have uploaded the process pics just now, for easier viewing
DeleteWe’re so lucky you sleep with tatting in your head instead of sugar plumbs! Another beautiful pattern. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOL, no cavities, either, Charlotte :-D Tatting consumes me - whether it is a tutorial, article or design.
DeleteI have uploaded the 5 process pictures to the blog post for clear viewing - they are already in the pdf.
ReplyDeleteThank you very, very much! Your snowflake is wonderful! ❤
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it 🌹🌹🌹
Deletethx for the pattern and the details. Oh my, this is an awesome project!
ReplyDelete😄🌹😍 Hope you upload a pic in your blog if your make it 🌹
Delete"Flower flakes", I love it! I can see the pattern as a lovely border trim too.
ReplyDeleteAnd your gold rose it SO COOL! I noticed it looks very different from other "figurines" of roses I have seen.
My snowflakes have such a tendency towards flowering, Emily 😄😄😄 Wish I could've taken a 360° image of the gold rose; oh, I should shoot a video sometime!
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