It’s
been years since I first posted the technique for interlaced split rings, and
despite being among the all-time visited posts, I did not get around to
creating any patterns. So when Lilas asked for a pattern, it got me thinking.
I
started with one of my sketches and, gulp, I couldn’t get the looping right
despite going through my own pictorials! A bit of perseverance, and now I’m
happy with my rhythm.
I’ll
be posting my trials, experiments, tips, and samplers. I have no intention of
creating complete projects at this stage. But for those interested, I will
share the count and instructions and you can play and adapt as you wish.
This
is the very first of the present attempts. 4 shuttles.
Large
rings are 10/10, alternating with small 5/5 rings. I tried both movements for
practice.
Worked
in Anchor size 20. I think the small rings should be 6/6 to avoid this cramped
look. And the large rings can then be made 12/12.
Tried
with 6 shuttles.
All
rings are basically 12/12 – and the ones along the edge have a long picot for
beads.
Here,
I deliberately experimented with
back/front,
front back movements on each row, alternating with front/back, back/front movements
on next row. Look carefully and you can see the over/under and under/over effects.
I
wanted a broad bracelet, hence the long picots on both sides, to be joined to
interlaced braids. This is how far I have reached on the first side, and will
snip it off... it is too broad! I have an idea on how to finish the bracelet,
though.
This
is just the start …. Lots of ideas and I welcome more - please share your thoughts :-)
Patience can help with things digital. And for me, it's so hard!! Good luck waiting out the update cycle.
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of interlacing rings and have played with it, but seldom think to use them in my designs. Hmmmmmmmmm
Perhaps my future patterns will inspire you to include them, Mel 😉
DeleteThose are fabulous!! I really love the trio!! :)
ReplyDeleteThey would make great lanyards and necklaces!!
Thanks, Sue 😃 Watch out for my next ... just struggling with time to blog.
DeleteWow! You are a wild woman! I have never seen interlaced rings of different sizes. You have broached new territory.
ReplyDeleteLindaR
😃, Linda 💗 I didn't think it was new territory, but there Is one idea I need to try which might be a game-changer of sorts.
DeleteOh my goodness, this is going to keep you occupied! I look forward to seeing your new ideas emerging.
ReplyDeleteI am certainly enjoying myself so far, experimenting with brimming ideas.... Jane 😍
DeleteI am so tempted to try this! It will have to wait until current projects are finished around the house. This page has been bookmarked!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane, there is too much going on in our lives as it is 😃
DeleteYou are right not for the faint hearts, I like the six shuttles and the braid with three rings, I would love to try this and have beads on the out sides which I think would make a lovely bracelet. I must finish what I have on the go first before trying these ideas.
ReplyDeleteYou might be surprised at how close your visualisation is to my finished work, Margaret, and hubby was quite impressed, giving me a few functional ideas 😃💗 Now if only I can find a slab of uninterrupted time to blog!
DeleteWow 6 shuttles need another two hands, as a minimum 😂 lovely patterns 🥰
ReplyDeleteNin, you already have more than 2 tatting hands and a creative brain regulating your movements ;-D
DeleteSuch an intriguing technique! I can't wait to see other possibilities from it.
ReplyDeleteExcited to share the next pattern tonight or tomorrow, Emily :-D
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