Saturday 2 May 2020

double trouble motif

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So, here’s what I did with the treble arches (from previous post) to showcase their gracefulness! And despite the title of this post, I found it very relaxing and enjoyable ;-D Perhaps you would like to give it a go as a practice piece?

I started with the same first round rosette as in the snowflake since I wanted to check on something. It can be made smaller, of course, and the next rounds adjusted accordingly.

Treble  Arches  Flower  Motif pattern
muskaan © May 2020
Abbreviations : ctm = continuous thread method ; SCMR = self-closing mock ring ; 
rw = reverse work ; tds = treble tat stitch

NOTATION for Graduated or Variable Treble Tat Stitch (tds)  :
The original tds is made by pulling 2 loops consecutively for 1st part, and 3 rolls/wraps in 2nd part. In order to create a relatively smooth gradient, both halves of the tds have been tweaked. A notation that can convey this clearly was needed. I find the following notation (similar to the pds) easiest to indicate the range of variability.
Following the above logic, a normal tds would be notated as tds(2,3) where 2 loops are pulled and 3 wraps/rolls are made. However, tds is retained in instructions. 

The following tds variations have been used in this pattern :
tds(1,2) = 1 loop pulled, 2 wraps/rolls made.
tds(3,4) = 3 loops pulled, 4 wraps/rolls made.
tds(4,5) = 4 loops pulled, 5 wraps/rolls made.
tds(5,7) = 5 loops pulled, 7 wraps/rolls made.

A single tds is tatted each time, hence, no number is indicated on the left in this pattern.

All rounds are tatted using a single shuttle and ball, without cutting the thread between them (ctm). Shuttles require only short lengths.

Round 1 : Red ball and shuttle, ctm
SCMR: 4 ± 4 ± 8 – 8 – 4 – 4. close. rw
Chain: 1
Repeat this 5 more times, joining to previous ring and last ring to first ring.
I direct-tatted the chain using reverse stitch. See details here.

Round 2 : yellow ball and shuttle, ctm
Note: Each arch starts and ends with 2 double stitches.
Attach thread to 2nd picot on Round1.
Chain: 2, tds(1,2), tds, tds(3,4), tds(4,5), tds(5,7), tds(4,5), tds(3,4), tds, tds(1,2), 2, lock join. Repeat 5 more times.
One can stop after this round.

Round 3 : mustard yellow ball and shuttle, ctm
Attach thread to free picot on Round1, from the back.
Repeat Round 2 all around.

Possible variations
  • Overlap the arches of 3rd round with previous round.
  • Add more rounds/layers.
  • Instead of blocking flat, keep the petals raised in 3D effect – in the right colours one could make a water lily or lotus surrounded by leaves!
  • Add beads and findings to convert into earrings or pendant.
Measurements when worked in Anchor size 20 - 
Round 1: <4cms (with picot)
Round 2: >5cms. (3 cms as a hexagon side)
Round 3: 5½ cms (3½ cms as a hexagon side)

So what do you think? Are the instructions and notations clear? If you can suggest an alternate or better notation, please do share. 

happy tatting :-)


26 comments:

  1. The instructions and notations seem clear to me, although I have not actually tried the technique yet. I do love the look of this motif!

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    1. I'm glad the notations appear clear, Diane. Thanks :-)))

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  2. The effect is similar to crochet, where you create waves by varying the length of the stitches. I like the overlapping effect too.

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  3. Awesome Treble Flower!!!! :)

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    1. Thanks, Sue, and I hope your video will inspire some more to try the stitch 💗

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  4. I like the motif. Wonderful ideas!

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  5. This is an effect that I didn't think was possible with tatting. You and Ninetta are an innovative team. So pretty!
    LindaR

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    1. She leads in innovation, Linda 😃💗

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  6. Interesting effect, muskaan. However, if you want your tatted lace to look like crochet, why not do crochet in the first place? There is nothing wrong with mixing various types of laces.

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    1. I guess the same reason why Dora Young made all those crochet doilies in tatting, Judith 😄😉😄

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  7. Beautiful flower and the notation is very clear. The flower effect can be continued so that it could be the start of a beautiful little doily. Thank you very much for this interesting pattern!

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    1. Love the idea of more layers and petals, Nin :-))) Thanks

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  8. Beautiful and very interesting post, something to put on my to do list

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    1. and perhaps convert into an ice or flower drop, Margaret ;-D

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  9. Nevertheless, in all honesty, you have to admit that the density of the tds contributes nothing visually to the beautiful laciness of tatted lace.

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    1. And, Judith, you cannot deny that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, and is not skin-deep. I found beauty in the concept, design, execution, and to a large extent in the end product.
      My apologies for hurting your visual sensibilities (can’t promise it won’t happen again ;-P)
      Thank you for your opinion :-)))

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  10. I love this stacked tatting and I think it's such a beautiful flower. I sometimes wish everyone would slow down on there great ideas so I could try them all and some of my own Lol I need more time to tat😁💐😁

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    1. I need another lifetime or more (can a cat with 9 lives tat?!) to 'catch up'. Carollyn ;-D

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  11. It's no skin off my nose, muskaan. Be careful that you don't add to the disdain with which tatted lace is already held in various parts of the world.

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  12. It is beautiful! I look forward to trying it after I finish the current pattern (by Ninetta) using the treble stitch that I am tatting. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity!

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    1. Thanks, Natalie 💗 Eager to see your current project and later this motif!

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  13. Thanks for the detailed explanation, Muskaan! As always, very clear and insanely interesting! I also tried twisted picots. This creates an interesting effect.

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    1. Thanks, Elena 🧡 i remember your series with long twisted picots- beautiful doilies!

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