Aislyn’s Bookmark
Designer : Carrie Neahring
Carrie, on Craftree, created
this bookmark pattern as an incentive & reward for her little daughter,
Aislyn, if she would finish her reading her book. It worked ! Not only did the 5 year old complete the book, but was thrilled to have her Mom create something
special for her.
I offered to test tat the
pattern, which Carrie will soon share on Craftree . I will update with links
then. It is her very first attempt at designing & writing out a pattern.
My conceptualization of this,
which influenced the choice of colours, was a garland of daisies in the centre,
surrounded by green leaves & vines, all abloom on the brown twigs/stems.
Not very original, but I tend to stay close to/within the box ;-P
Threads Used :
Anchor Mercer Crochet size
20.
White
Yellow : 4054-0289
Variegated Green : 4054-1213
Variegated Brown/Tan : 4054-1218
Measurement
On completion : approx. 6½” x
1½” (without tassel)
Each daisy is 1” across.
It is an easy, beginner’s
pattern, done in 3 rows, with simple rings & chains for the most part,
& tie & cut at each stage. However, it can easily be adapted into an
advanced pattern by use of 2-shuttles & techniques to climb out of
elements/motifs.
I played with threads &
colours in the last row .… The metallic green adds bling but hides the clover
in the previous row. The dark brown was my 1st choice, & it
shows the clover off well; but it seemed a bit too overbearing & a tad out
of place. Snipped them both off & settled on the variegated brown.
Added a little tassel using up some of the leftover threads (variegated green & brown).
My
Thoughts :
- I liked the easy flow of this pattern.
- It lends itself nicely to both single shuttle
& ball, as well as 2-shuttle tatting.
- Good practice for beginners.
- One can play around with colours & placement
to create abstract or decorative pieces.
- Since I was testing the written pattern, I did
not stray into advanced techniques as far as possible. However, if I were
to make this again, I would join the daisies using Split Chain to climb
from one daisy to next. I Really need the practice !
- I would Definitely use 2 shuttles for the 2nd
row, since it has thrown rings on chain. It is so much neater. However,
SLTs (shoe lace trick) can be used if working with only 1 shuttle.
- I love the little chain doubling up as a small
ring on the last row ! Clever application :-)
Update : Here is Carrie Neahring’s pdf download link for her Aislyn’s Bookmark. Do take a look at her bookmark – adorable colours & gorgeous tassel ! Hope you enjoy making it :-) She has uploaded it on Craftree here, & kindly accepted to share it through my blog as well, for anybody interested.
Motif #3/II for 25 Motif Challenge
Motif #3/II for 25 Motif Challenge
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Before I sign out, the progress on Days 7 & 8 of ....
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| Surely it's a Bunny ! |
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| Bunny leap snipped short by a (?) Scissors?! |
Since Day 2, I had been predicting that this year's piece is a Crocodile. But by Day 6, I had started my hop
across to the rabbit colony, & was officially declaring it with a rhyme
before Day 8, when all my guesses were cut to pieces !!! Day 8 looked Nothing
like a rabbit :-( Instead, the only
image that leaped out was of a scissors-in-the-making. A good tool to cut off
mistakes – be it in tatting or in guessing .
I bit the bait
At the TIAS gate
Tooting a toothless
Crocodile thing !
At the TIAS gate
Tooting a toothless
Crocodile thing !
Come Day Eight
With a clean slate
I have hopped over
To the Bunny ring !
With a clean slate
I have hopped over
To the Bunny ring !
Ends the long wait
For her rabbit mate
Maureen's Easter Bunny
Is here with a spring !!!
For her rabbit mate
Maureen's Easter Bunny
Is here with a spring !!!
My apologies to Fox (Day 6
rhyme) & Maureen , for taking the liberty ....
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Happy tatting :-)
