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Wednesday, 11 March 2020

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Hidden Rose Snowflake worked Clockwise 
Click to download pdf

 Months back I received feedback that a group had difficulty working the snowflake because the sequence of tatting went counter-clockwise. At the time, I was working against a deadline of sorts, but finally in January, I tatted another snowflake in clockwise direction. It has taken me several more weeks to present the pattern. If there is any error, please let me know. Otherwise, simply choose the shuttle that seems to be in the right position, to tat the next element, especially if both shuttles have the same thread colour.
Tatters now have a choice, but clockwise is certainly easier. And yet, this is still not the complete picture. As with many patterns, the method you choose can alter which is the working shuttle (held in the hand). You can choose to start at a different point/element. If you use 2 colours, depending on their placement, you may need to do an shoelace trick (SLT). We are spoiled for choices!
TWoT Notes : Notice how the inner and outer ‘horizontal’ rings go round clockwise in the yellow flake, and counter-clockwise in the pink flake, reflecting the sequence of work.
The above pic gives an idea of how they would look as tessellated motifs.

And when placed one above the other. Doesn’t this look cute when layered? And those pink outer chains bridging the yellow ones form a nice design element. Something for the future again ;-D
Click to download the clockwise Hidden Rose Snowflake pdf.
I am still receiving pictures or news of the original Hidden Rose snowflake being tatted and Margaret has adapted it into a lovely ice drop here! And like Marja, she substituted the lock chains with normal chains. It does not affect the overall shape! Margaret will be sharing her pattern and I will update with the link.
Related Posts
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/10/flowers-love-me.html - original
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/12/hidden-treasures.html - variations
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/12/open-treasures.html - rose & heart adaptations
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/08/hidden-option.html - 2-round one pass
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/11/hidden-addiction.html - ice drops
https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/01/hidden-pathway.html - without paper clips
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24 comments:

  1. Madtatter8011 March 2020 at 19:53

    I love you work and diligence always fun to look through and see what you do and experiences work through patterns and then sharing them with us. 💐🦋💐

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 19:27

      Ah Carollyn, you missed my previous post which was full of little projects that may or may not move forward ;-P

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  2. Jane McLellan11 March 2020 at 20:56

    It’s fascinating that there are different ways of achieving the same result. Should be a lesson for life I think!

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 19:29

      Ah, yes, Jane, this wisdom comes with age, doesn't it. From a black/white perspective to greys and multiple choices... :-)))

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  3. anita11 March 2020 at 21:48

    Good thinking on Margaret's part. Spectacular eye candy! You created a choice image with this snowflake!

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 19:30

      Love how Margaret adapted it into an ice drop, Anita. All you tatters inspire me so much :-))

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  4. God's Kid11 March 2020 at 22:54

    Awesome!!! :)
    I LOVE the layered ones!!! :)

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 19:31

      I've been trying to find a way to tat the layered one in one go, Sue. Nothing ;-(

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  5. CasaERBA12 March 2020 at 06:23

    It's so cuter when layered! I love it.
    erba

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  6. Ninetta12 March 2020 at 13:25

    That's a beautiful pattern, love it 🌹 thank you!

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  7. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane12 March 2020 at 17:25

    I like having options! I do like the layered look!

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 19:33

      Need to figure out how to work in the bridging outer chains for continuous tatting, Diana. May be somebody can take up the challenge.

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  8. Cassandra R.12 March 2020 at 21:19

    All this time I thought it was just me and how I looked at diagrams or written patterns! Now I read there are clockwise and counterclockwise patterns! I didn't know. I just reversed order and kept on tatting wondering why it was backwards...lol ;))

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    1. muskaan12 March 2020 at 22:16

      😀 Cassandra, there are several reasons for incompatibility, one of which is the tatter's own style of working which becomes second-nature. Because of similar experience, I began the TWoT or This Way or Tat? series of diagrams, which might interest you.

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  9. splocik13 March 2020 at 21:08

    Piękne! :)
    Dziękuję za instrukcję, pewnie skorzystam z niej.
    Wykonałam Twoją Rosette Enchained i napiszę o tym.
    Pozdrawiam ciepło.

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    1. muskaan13 March 2020 at 21:55

      I am so excited to see your model, splocik!! Hope you enjoy this pattern as well 🌹💗🌹

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  10. magbod14 March 2020 at 21:29

    Very interesting project. Thank for your visit on mu blog. Have a nice weekend.

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    1. muskaan14 March 2020 at 22:40

      I enjoyed scrolling through your projects, magbod 💗 happy crafting 💕

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  11. Margarets designer cards15 March 2020 at 17:43

    I love the layered look too, still working on the pattern but I am getting there

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    1. muskaan16 March 2020 at 19:42

      Thanks, Margaret :-) I've figured out a way to keep the beautiful outline of the layered motif, working in one pass. Now to find the energy to work it out ;-D

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  12. claudia22 March 2020 at 18:26

    Gracias por compartir esta hermosa rosa, es maravillosa.

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    1. muskaan22 March 2020 at 21:45

      Most welcome, Claudia 💗🌹💗 Hope you enjoy and share 😍

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