On pondering, it is 'elementary' - since the stitches all face the same direction, the broader waistband of the stitch creates an uneven arch -- the same reason why a normal tatted chain curves!
I haven't decided how to put this effect to use - possibly a necklace or even a bracelet?
It would've been even better if the beads were all the same size. Overall the chain remains straight.
If anybody is interested, here's the 'pattern' for Beaded Scallops:
One shuttle and ball, both pre-strung with seed beads.[ 1 bb 1 bb 1 bbbb 1 bb 1 bb 1 bbbb ] repeat for desired length.
The 'up' bead(s) are on the ball or picot thread ; the 'down' beads are on the shuttle or core thread. The red beads are on ball thread and the green on shuttle thread.
TIP: Be careful while snugging the cluster of 3 down beads and 1 up bead to avoid gapsosis. I left the shuttle thread a bit loose, made sure the up bead was positioned and snugged properly, then tugged on the core thread to snug the down beads.
It might've been done before, obviously. However, this is my very own experiment and trial which threw up an unexpected effect. In fact I had first loaded all my beads on only one thread and it was only when I started tatting that I realized my mistake and went back to string beads on both threads ;-P
Happy happy dance!
Looks great! I have done rings like that , following, I think, Jane Eborall.
ReplyDeleteI doubt a true ring can be made with this, Jane, since the core thread also has bead triplets. Would love if you remember and share 💗
DeleteWell maybe I’m misunderstanding, but have a look at my pattern for sunflower in Maltese tatting, and Jane Eborall’s Winsome Drop earrings pattern.
DeleteJane, in both patterns you referred, there is 1 up and 1 down bead between stitches. It creates a straight chain or can be made into a ring. What you missed in the above sampler is the diamond formation at the crest and trough. It is the 3 beads on core thread for the trough that make it a problem to close as a ring unless we make only one such. However, we can certainly use these scallops in a mock ring. Hope this is clearer? 💕
DeleteAha. It makes a very pleasing shape.
DeleteWow! Beautiful! Love the colours too! I can see a necklace or edging for silk shawls! I think that this wave as a stand-alone chain is something new.
ReplyDeleteYay, if that's true, Nin, I am even more happy 💗
DeleteWow great shape and lovely beads, I am like Ninetta I can see the beginnings of a necklace
ReplyDeleteThanks, Margaret 💗 I tend to agree!
DeleteWonderful experiment. I see all kinds of possibilities. Keep us posted on how you use this technique!
ReplyDeleteDon't know when I'll be able to pick this up again, Anonymous, but I hope tatters will pick it up ;-D
DeleteLoved tatting your beaded experiment! All kinds of possibilities! I’m sharing your breakthrough with others!
ReplyDeleteThanks a heap, Anonymous 💛 Is this you, Anita?
DeleteNice arches, good idea. And a very clear explanation. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it all, Elena 💜
DeleteFantastic!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue 💙
DeleteIt's beautiful, Muskaan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anonymous! 💗
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