day of the triffids

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What can I say…it’s out of control! The peony just won’t stop growing. Sheetal K on facebook has already made the center (peony wreath) in beautiful earthy tones and has decided to tackle the coaster. She is a kindred soul, eager to learn and work new techniques! Hence this post to share the ongoing pattern, especially since the next rounds are taking longer to finalise….

PEONY pattern continued (Rounds 6 to 8)

Pattern for rounds 1-5 and related Notes can be found in the following posts -

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/06/peony-interlaced.html

https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2020/06/opening-more-petals.html

Round 6 was conceptualised and tatted within an hour! No retro-tatting unlike the previous rounds – my guesstimate worked perfectly.

Round 6 –

There are 2 alternating chains, one shorter than the other. Ball and shuttle, continuous thread. Join thread to last picot of previous round such that the new chain will be between petals.

Chain1 : 4 – 2, 4fhs 4shs, 6, lock join

Chain2 : 6 – 2, 4fhs 4shs, 8, lock join

Repeat all around 10 times.

Measures 5”

Round 7 –
Shuttle and ball, ctm. Join to any picot.

Chain : 2 vsp 6 - 3, 4fhs 4shs, 9 vsp 2. lock join to next picot.

Repeat all around, 20 times, joining to previous chain and last chain to the first.

Measures 5¾”

This post was ready a couple of days back, but the pics were not notated. During that time I have almost completed the next round, despite snipping and changing tack! Like I said, it’s out of control, and very addictive!

Round 8 –

Shuttle and ball, ctm. Join to any picot.

‘Peony’ by Pearl Buck
 I wrote a bit about it here. 

Chain : 3 vsp 6 - 4, 4fhs 4shs, 4 – 6 vsp 3. lock join to next picot.

Repeat all around, 20 times, joining to previous chain and last chain to the first.

Measures 6½”

So, should this be the last petal round?!

TIP : Actually one can end after any round(s) and create a set of different sized coasters. Only remember to tat the final round without any free picot!

My intention for a final round is to create some foliage that has interlocking rings and chains. But will the shuttle stop tatting the petals, LOL? They tat up quickly once the stitch count is set.

opening more petals

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Continuing the Peony from my last post, here’s how far I have come. Despite the risk of boring you, it is more efficient to share the pattern for the 3 new rounds, than let my work pile up ;-D Not to mention how excited I am to show the flower blooming!

These 3 rounds, like the previous one, are all dimpled chains, lock joined to previous round. They can be worked in one pass, although I have cut after each round since I am guessing and tweaking the count as I go. Hence if any one round does not work out, I have the option to snip it off rather than unravel it. I haven't had to resort to the former yet.

PEONY (DIP)

pattern continued - Rounds 3 - 5

NOTES -

1. Folded chain technique is used to create the dimples – a set of 1^st half stitches (fhs) followed by a set of 2^nd half stitches (shs) creates a beautiful dent.
2. Although starting each round afresh, I used false CTM, adding the chain thread after tatting the 1^st chain, so that the tails are hidden in different chains.
3. Rounds 2 to 5 can be worked in one pass, climbing out with split chain.
4. As the chains get longer, ensure the stitches are snugged properly at regular intervals before making the lock join.
5. I count the lock join, followed by 2^nd half stitch as 1 double stitch.
6. Pattern for Rounds 1 and 2 can be found here. 

Each round is worked with one shuttle and ball (Anchor crochet cotton, size 20), continuous thread. Attach to free picot on previous round.

ROUND 3 -

Chain : 2 vsp 5 - 3, 4fhs 4shs, 8 vsp 2. lock join to next space.

Repeat all around, 10 times, joining to previous chain and last chain to the first.

Measures 3”

ROUND 4 -

Chain : 2 vsp 10, 4fhs 4shs, 4 – 6 vsp 2. lock join to next space.

Repeat all around, 10 times, joining to previous chain and last chain to the first.

Measures 3½”

ROUND 5 -

Chain : 2 vsp 8 - 6, 4fhs 4shs, 6 - 8 vsp 2. lock join to next space.

Repeat all around, 10 times, joining to previous chain and last chain to the first.

Measures 4¼”

As you can see, I am having too much fun to stop the flower from blooming further! Let's see how far I can take it ....

Pictorials and practice patterns for Interlaced Rings - https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/search/label/interlaced%20rings

More tatting tutorial links - https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/p/tatting-resources.html

peony interlaced

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Moving beyond linear designs, my next interlacing project is circular. It is still a work in progress since I want to go beyond a single round. I have an idea of what I want, but the exact number of rounds is still a mystery.

And this time there are 4 shades, one in each shuttle. Here’s how I started the first split rings without any knot. (scroll down to 'C')

A short while back Anita sent me a photo of her peonies, and I have tried to capture the flower as best I can in the shades I have.

Anchor cotton, size 20.

4 shuttles. Shuttles 1 & 2 have the darker reds; shuttles 3 & 4 have pinks.

Basic pattern :

SR1 : 12 / 11, do not close. Pass shuttle #3 front to back through SR1.

SR2 : 10 / 10. Pass Sh3 front to back again, close both split rings and repeat, joining back to first pair.

Peony Wreath pattern

For a floral effect, as seen in the model, the outermost edge has graduated picots and the pattern is as follows –

Refer to Pictorial for front to back interlacing  

SR1 : 1 (–1)x11 / 11, do not close. Pass shuttle #3 front to back through SR1.

SR2 : 2 (–2)x4 / 2 vsp 6 vsp 2. Close both SRs after posting Sh3 again.

Repeat these 2 SRs, joining to the vsp of previous ring, and back to first pair. There are 10 pairs in total.

This can be a standalone project. Add beads and findings for earrings or pendant, or use as a tree ornament. Perhaps a miniature frame? It measures 2" across.

If you wish to continue, here’s the next round with petals….

Peony pattern (DIP)

Folded chain technique or Victorian Sets is used to create the dimples – a set of 1^st half stitches (fhs) followed by a set of 2^nd half stitches (shs) creates a beautiful dent.

Worked with one shuttle and ball, continuous thread. Attach to space between outer split rings.

Chain : 2 vsp 8, 4fhs 4shs, 3 – 5 vsp 2. lock join to next space.

[Chain2: 2 + 8, 4fhs 4shs, 3 – 5 vsp 2. lock join to next space.] Repeat all around.

Note: I count the lock join, followed by 2^nd half stitch as 1 double stitch.

Since the next rounds are going to be in variegated pink, yellow was chosen to break the excess of pink (not a shade I am fond of). However, one can continue with pinks or any colour of your choice, and climb out using split chain.

At this stage it measures 2½” across.

So, what do you think? I’m pretty happy at how it’s shaping out, though there is ample scope for improvement in all areas. But I'll let it be for now.