I
was looking for a gift for a little girl when someone posted their working of Jennifer
Williams’ Bookmark 3 (bookmark with 2 layers). It could work nicely as a
hairband! But could I adapt my positivity ribbon to it?
Positivity
Ribbon Hairband
an
adaptation of an awareness ribbon and a bookmark !
(Bookmark 3 by Jennifer Williams)
Tadaa – quick and clean with just some minor tweaks. Completed in a day!
- It would look nice in 2 colours, but I chose single colour, and added different ribbons to her gift box so she can change as desired.
- The clever design is also reversible whether worked in same or different colours.
- Use it as a hairband, bookmark, or a hatband. Or tie it as a bracelet or choker!
Materials & Measurement:
2 shuttles, continuous thread
Anchor pearl cotton size 8 (yellow
shade – 00297)
½” wide satin ribbon
Finished ribbon band measures
13”x1” after 26 upper and 14 lower rings
NOTE:
1.
For every 2 rings above, there is 1 ring below
2.
Rings on top, and chains are worked with shuttle1 ; rings
below are worked with shuttle2.
3.
For directional tatting, all chains and lower rings are
worked backside (RODS)
4.
For joining the top rings, refer to diagrams in this Positivity Ribbon pattern.
5.
Also refer to Jennifer’s Bookmark in two layers for detailed
instructions on construction.
PATTERN:
2 shuttles, ctm
top ring1 : 7-5-7 rw, ss
lower ring : 8-8 fold the ring ,
ss
chain : 2(-2)x5 rw [5p]
top ring2 : 7-5-7 rw
chain : 2+2(-2)x4 rw [5p]
Repeat these 5 elements to desired
length.
To turn the back:
chain : 2+2(-2)x17 [18p]
On the return, repeat the same
pattern but remember that each ring is joined to it’s counterpart, ending with
the long chain.
A hollow pocket is created through which ribbon can be
inserted. Change the ribbon colour to match the outfit!
There
is one difference that occurs in this adaptation – the rings below join at an
angel creating a slanting ladder. I like the effect, though not very distinct
here.
I
can vouch that the hairband looked Gorgeous when she tied it on (as did she ;-P)!
Many many thanks, Jennifer !
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