When learning, we move from easy
to complex to consolidation. Further learning and explaining requires an ability
to break the complex into easy. I’ve come full circle with this tutorial. In my
defense, I am continually learning J
A Craftrean is working on
Renulek’s Wiosna 2015 and referring to my notes. This prompted me to read
through
my Round 9 notes. Errrghh ! Unnecessary
complication!
In light of more experience, here’s a simpler, more direct
method of working that round, with shuttles always in position (no SLT or ungainly
cross-threads). And how changing the base join can change colour placement.
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Wiosna 2015 Round 9 REVISITED
Start with 2 shuttles, CTM (if using one colour).
I have used 2 colours to differentiate the 2 threads at a
glance and also to illustrate colour placement options.
When working from the backside, you can use the reverse
order of half stitches (RODS - optional, but indicated).
Start with shuttle 1 ring, working from backside. (RODS)
Reverse Work
Tat chain from front.
Lock/shuttle join to ring picot. Continue around the ring as per
pattern.
Last chain is to be attached in space between ring and chain as
indicated by the pin in #5.
Lock join to base. (see join options below).
Turn Work
Switch shuttle and work the chain from backside. (this
chain is attached to Round 8 in doily)
Switch shuttle and work ring backside. Notice that it is
worked like a thrown/thrown off ring.
After closing ring, Reverse Work.
Work chain frontside and join to previous motif as per
pattern. Continue around.
2nd motif complete. Continue in similar fashion
for entire round.
Colour Placement Options
When working with a single colour, the above method is
sufficient. But when we work with 2 colours, choices need to be made between
colour of ring, colour of chains around ring, and colour of chain between
adjacent rings.
Shoelace/Overhand Tie
We already know that colours can be switched using the SLT
or shoelace/overhand tie. I am not a great fan of this method, but it does the
job.
Onion Ring Join
Instead of a Lock Join at base of ring, an onion ring join can be used.
Pull a loop of chain thread & pass core thread through
it. Tension and continue as before.
Compare the change in colour placement with first two motifs.
If we use onion ring join, the switch in colour will happen naturally after every 2
repeats.
Reverse Join
Pull a loop of core thread as if making a lock join. But
encapsulate the chain thread within, and then make the lock join.
This tends to switch shuttles/colours automatically. What
we would do with LJ+SLT, is accomplished with one RJ.
Compare colour placement with earlier motifs.
In conclusion, for the same pathway and working, we can
choose our colour placement by choosing the type of join.
And, of course, there are many options available to work Round 9, as discussed in the earlier post and here.
Also, this same path can be used for onion rings ! I've been using it since Robin's Frauberger Bookmark which I learnt later (so I'm excused, right ?!)
If anybody wants larger pictures or a pdf, please let me
know through comment or email and I will mail the original pics to you or
upload the pdf.
till then, happy tatting always J
