I
wanted to share more of the process of the large snowflake, but sharing the
patterns before I relegate the task to the pending tray.
The
square is where it all started, leading to the small and large snowflakes. The
small snowflake was easier to do after my failed trial here (top right in collage). It showcases the swirl/wave effect more than the large flake.
All 3 can be worked in one pass, continuously.
Abbreviations/Notations, in order of appearance
–
ctm = continuous thread ;
– = picot ; vsp = very
small picot ; SS = switch shutte ;
SR = split ring ; ch =
chain ; lj = lock join ; rw = reverse work ;
–– = decorative picot ; rs
= reverse/unflipped stitch (optional)
Square
Wave motif
muskaan
©Jan, 2018
Worked in Anchor size 20
(equivalent to Lizbeth 10). It is a tiny motif, hence better worked in size 20
or 10.
2 shuttles, ctm
Round1
split ring: 6 – 3 vsp 6. SS
chain : 2 – 2, SS
Repeat 3 more times and join back
to A.
Tie and cut, or climb out with a
split chain : 2/2, mock picot
Round2
SR : 4 / 4. SS
ch : 6 lj, SS
SR : 4 / 4. SS
ch : picot, 7, lj, 8, lj
Repeat 3 more times around. Tie
& cut.
Swirl
Wave snowflake - small
muskaan
©Nov, 2019
In Lizbeth size 20, this measures
2”.
It can be repeated and joined as a motif for larger
fabric, each side of the hexagon measuring 1”
2 shuttles, ctm
Round1
A-ring: 7 – 8 vsp 6. rw
B-ch: 1 – 4 –– 4 – 1, lj to vsp,
C-ch: 1rs vsp 1rs.
Alternate C-chain : rw after B, SS, chain: 1 – 1 , SS.
Repeat 5 more times, joining last
B chain to first.
Climb out with last C-chain as follows –
To
climb out
one can make the last C-chain a split chain (1 / 1). However, since it is only
1 stitch, using Patty Dowden’s Ring on Picot method is simpler :
Pull up a loop of Sh1 thread
through the picot on C, pass shuttle through from back to front, and leaving
just the tiniest bit of bare thread behind, start the split ring. Work the 2nd
half of SR with Sh2, again leaving a bit of bare thread on the back (enough to
span the 1ds) and complete the SR.
The bare threads are not visible
on the back, and the front also looks similar to the rest.
I have taken stepwise pics of this
process. If anybody is interested, let me know & I will post the pictorial.
Round2
D-SR : 5 / 5. SS
E-ch : picot, 5, lj to nearest
picot on ring, SS
F-SR : 5 / 5. SS
G-ch : 6, lj, 8, lj, SS
Repeat from D 5 more times.
Tie and cut and hide ends.
Swirl
Wave snowflake - large
muskaan
©Nov, 2019
In Lizbeth size 20, this measures
3”.
2 shuttles, ctm
Round1
A-ring: 6 – 3 – 5 vsp 6. rw
B-ch: 1 – 4 –– 4 – 1, lj to vsp,
C-ch: 1rs vsp 1rs.
Alternate C-chain : rw after B, SS, chain: 1 – 1 , SS.
Repeat 5 more times, joining last
B chain to first and last C-chain to base of first ring with a lock join.
To climb
out :
split chain (1/1) or the ring on picot option explained above.
Round2
D-SR : 5 / 5. SS
E-ch : picot, 4, lj to nearest
picot on ring, SS
F-SR : 8 / 3 + 8. small mock picot
G-SR : 6 / 6. small mock picot
H-ring: 5 –– 5. SS
I-ch : 7, lj, 9, lj, 6, lj. SS
Repeat from D 5 more times.
Tie and cut and hide ends.
In case of any error or doubts, please let me know. Hope you enjoy these patterns :-)
My
20th snowflake has dimpled rings (hearts) and is worked in bits and
pieces but no ends to sew in. I’m still tweaking it …. I’m calling it Heartland
snowflake!
An interesting evolution!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snowflakes:)
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see how things develop or morph 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jane, Anetta, & Carollyn :-))) Hope you have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteGreat snowflakes and square!! :) Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Sue :-)))
DeleteThank you for wrriting this
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