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Carin Jansen’s Angel Choir doily TAL – Round 3

pattern - http://handwerk-fee.blogspot.com/2020/11/engelenkoor.html

Last night Anita’s angels, after the 3rd round, were impaled under a ton of pins, LOL. But then they will come out beautifully rejuvenated and in shape after this acute acupressure. Meanwhile, I’ve completed rounds 3 & 4 and with more tatters joining in, I am posting my notes. Will add Anita’s in another post when I get the pics & notes, and link it here.

Techniques : 2 shuttles ctm, long chains, thrown/floating rings, lock join.

Optional Techniques : single shuttle and ball ctm, long chains, lock join, climb out, split ring. (see notes below for details)

[all tutorials can be found here , including for needle tatting, with several more options]

My notes, thoughts, and ideas -

It was simpler to cut off rounds 1 & 2 before starting the next round, as in the original instructions. But when there are multiple rounds/rows, one can try to find a path to work continuously. For instance rounds 3 & 4 can be worked continuously, but we need to plan ahead. Notice the arrow in above pic - I started with a chain instead of the 1st ring. This way, when the round is complete, I can climb out with a split ring. Use a luggage tag loop or simple lock join to attach thread.

The entire round moves clockwise, and tatting is from the front.

The best way to make thrown/floating rings, while keeping the chain below perfectly curved, is to use 2 shuttles, and switch before and after tatting the ring.

Thrown Rings can be done in needle tatting as well (tutorial & video)

The arrow above points to the split ring made to climb out to the next round. Stay tuned for next post to see how I changed colour (thread) for chain stitches while keeping the core thread same.

The round consists of long chains with thrown off rings. Keep snugging stitches regularly while working the long chains, for a neat, even, and firm arch.

Since rings are thrown off a chain, ie. worked with the 2nd shuttle, the colour of stitches remains the same throughout the round. However, if you wish to have rings in a different colour to the chains, here's an alternative.

Alternate Design/Colour TIP: Make this round Only with long chains (using one shuttle and ball, ctm if you wish), substituting the rings with a tiny picot. Then in the next round which is only chains, you can add the rings in place of the lock join, and join the ring to the respective picot. Obviously the direction of the rings will change from outward facing to inward facing, but you will have the option of more colours.

I think this makes a beautiful window ornament/decoration, doesn't it?! I love the arches!

Worked in Lizbeth size 80, the doily now measures 11.5 cms.

Some of my rings look a bit wonky, since I did not pin each ring while blocking. I continue to use the rolling pin ;-P The next round will discipline them!

You can join in the dance while angels sing! Look for #AngelChoirTAL on facebook and in the Just Tatting group. Remember to add the hashtag when you post your version so we can all find it!

Round 2 notes - https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-quadrille-or-more.html