Snowflake
#18 in Land of Laces’ 25
Snowflake Project
The
playbook contained strategies for a different game. I tried to convert a square
motif into a snowflake but the punch was missing, the huddle too wide. I asked
on facebook and received many good responses. Linda Reiff suggested lengthening the inner chain, which led to the
following versions (thank you, Linda!). And when even beads have ‘silverline’ in their title, there
is no other name better suited than ….
Silver
Linings snowflakes.
UPDATE : this is now a single-page pdf with legend
The
brown models are tatted in Anchor size 20, without beads.
The
short chain can be worked with reverse/unflipped stitches. In such case, the 2nd
shuttle can be replaced with a ball. See
options on how to change chain curves here.
I
thought both these designs look fairly basic. But I’d like to stress that I did
not copy anybody’s pattern. It emerged from my motif to snowflake conversion (to be shared
next) and the ensuing discussion.
The beaded models are worked in Anchor Pearl cotton size 8. I used size 13/0 Miyuki Transparent Silverline Round Seed Beads.
Beads
are pre-strung on both shuttles, and the colour of beads tells you from which
thread/shuttle the bead comes.
Beads
on the line indicate ‘down beads’ ie. they are moved on the core thread from
the shuttle in hand.
Beads
above the line indicate ‘up beads’ which are already in the ring loop or on the
chain thread.
For
right-handers, the former come from the right hand thread, while the latter
from the left hand thread.
The
snowflakes range from about 1¼” to 1 ¾”.
I
have used a different format for the pattern in order to save time - I have 7 more patterns to create in this project! Feel free
to ask in case of any doubts. Only the first motif/repeat pattern is
diagrammed. Remember to join the inner chain to it’s previous counterpart, and
also the last to the first.
I
was inspired to use this placement of beads from some of Teri Dusenbury’s models here.
Great snowflakes!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue ❄💕❄
DeleteThanks for sharing your Silver Lining Snowflakes! They look fairly simple, and I've been looking for some quick snowflakes for my Christmas tree!
ReplyDeleteI did want to get some designs out which were small and required less concentration. Hope you enjoy them, Diane, if you get around to making them ❄💕❄
DeleteI really like how this looks. Must give it a try. With beads of course!
ReplyDeleteMel, where's the silver lining without beads, right?! 😉 ❄💕❄
DeleteGreat snowflake. With this pattern I want to make earrings for the winter season.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea, Marja 😍 Looking forward to your work ❄❄❄
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