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Charmed Cross pendant / earrings

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While rummaging for my old notes, I came across a loose sheet with the sketch of the Charmed Cross pendant. It is certainly stylized, but I wasn't sure if it came across as a cross. I thank all my facebook friends who responded enthusiastically - clear majority wanted status quo! Since time is at a premium, I have decided to postpone any experimentation but invite you to play and experiment as you wish.

Here is the journey so far - 

 

• design process ; 
• bookmark prototype and Denise W's variations ;
• ice drop/cabochon center idea with inverted tatting .

And the pdf of course - Charmed Cross pendant or earrings pattern. 

'Charmed' because one can fill in the large empty center with Any charm, cross, gem, or teardrop of course.

I used Floating Beads method for the teardrops. But I know most will prefer to use their own methods ;-D

One can repeat the top motif on the side arms and lengthen the base to make a more defined cross.

As a couple of tatters said it looks like a kite - so fly away with your shuttles in hand!

For earrings, make 2 of course. Simply work the same pattern if finer thread. This model is in Anchor 20 which is similar to Lizbeth 10.

For the Bookmark prototype, here's the count for the 6 extra rings and chains:

R1: 6+4-2. rw

Ch: 8 rw

R2: 6+(R1)3-3. rw

Ch: 5 rw

R3: 4+(R2)2-2-4. rw SS

R4: 6-6 dnrw SS

Ch:5 rw

R5: 3+(R3)3-6 rw

Ch: 8 rw

R6: 2+(R5)4+6 

I would like to improve on this at some future date.

Hope you enjoy tatting and playing with this pattern. And don't forget to tag me when you upload your version!

                          Many thanks to all respondents and comments