Trailing Hearts Pattern
Sharing patterns for a pair
of earrings & a bookmark. However, this is not the end of the application
…. Using the single heart or the heart column, one can create motifs,
insertions, crosses, pendants, & so on, all in one pass. The heart(s) can
trail one behind the other or be at right angles to each other or at 180° ie.
opposite-facing. For some fascinating examples, this post might come in handy.
The Trailing Hearts Pattern
requires 2 shuttles & a knowledge of Split Rings, SLTs & Slope &
Roll Join. (If you haven’t tried any of
the techniques used in the patterns, simply Google for tutorials, or write to
me in case of difficulty)
For the tip of single
heart/end heart, an SCMR is used, but this is optional & can be substituted
with a normal ring, a large bead, a double picot, …..as desired.
A single colour thread can be
used. I used 2 colours in order to highlight the heart shaped outline.
Abbreviations Used (common to both patterns)
Ch : chain SR
: split ring
Cl : close ring SS :
switch shuttles
p : picot Sh : shuttle
sp : small picot SLT : shoe lace trick
R : ring SCMR :
self-closing mock ring
RW : reverse work S&R join :
Slope & Roll join
+ : join vvsp
: very very small picot
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UPDATE : The pattern can now be downloaded directly. Click on the title above for pdf.
My first attempt at making
earrings. I haven’t been able to read up on tutorials yet, so the earring hook
insertion may require some learning & experience.
Threads & Measurements :
Anchor Mercer Crochet Cotton.
Size 20.
Off white : 0300 (in Sh1)
Red : 4054-0046 (in Sh2)
Less than 1.5 m or yards of
each thread is required for 2 earrings (only about 52 inches).
Each heart measures about 1”
across & ¾” long
If you prefer FS/BS
tatting, then only the 1st R-A needs to be done in FS/BS.
First add a bead to the Sh2 or red thread. If not using
bead, then substitute with picot in pattern.
Start with Sh1 (light colour):
R-A : 5 sp 3 p 3 sp 5
Cl. RW
Ch : 17 . SS
SR-B : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
SCMR : 2 bead (or picot) 2
SS
SR-C : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
Ch : 17 . Join to base of ring A.
Insert the earring hook. Tie & cut. Hide ends.
Make a 2nd pair & you are ready to dress up
your ears for the big day (or gift it).
For Pendant, make
a 3rd heart & substitute hook with ring .
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Trailing Hearts Bookmark
The heart pattern Actually
started as a way to overcame a logistical hurdle of how to create hearts
trailing one behind the other, all in one pass, to make an all-hearts bookmark.
I should’ve used brighter colours … maybe
next time.
Threads Used : Anchor Mercer Crochet Cotton size 20
Peach 4054-0347 (in Shuttle 1)
Dark Maroon 4054-022 (in Shuttle 2)
Amount of thread required :
Approx. 6½m or 7.2 yards in
shuttle 1 & 5.6m or 6 yards in shuttle 2 for bookmark only.
But with 2 full bobbins, you
can easily make 1 bookmark & 1 or 2 separate individual hearts/ a pair of
earrings.
Measurements :
Single Heart : approx. ¾”
x ¾”
Bookmark : 7 hearts (without
tail) : 5½” long & <1” wide
Total length including tail
& end heart : 10”
Sequence :
- For the very 1st heart Only, after
making closing R1, make a very very small picot before starting the 15
chain. I have indicated this with a U-pin inserted through that vvsp, as
seen in adjoining pic. However, this vvsp is Optional, as one can join to the base
of the ring later.
- Each heart in the bookmark is basically made up
of repeats of the heart pattern .
- Each heart consists of a sequence of normal ring
(R-A), long arched chain, split ring (SR-B), short chain , repeated to
desired length …. Then return back with an SCMR, split ring (SR-C), & long
arched chain joined to base of R-A, short chain, SR-C & so on till we
reach back to the 1st heart & join the chain to the base of
R-A or to the very very small picot.
- Thus this sequence is ‘split vertically’ in order
to make a column of hearts in one pass, returning to complete the missing
half (viz. short chain, SR3 & long chain).
- Then one continues to make the tail & the
single heart charm.
Note : The diagram shows only 2 hearts - the 1st & last. However, repeat the pattern for as many times as desired Between these 2 end hearts .
Bookmark :
Start with Sh 1 (light colour):
** R-A : 5 sp 3 p 3 sp 5
Cl. RW only for this 1st
heart
Ch : 15 . SS
SR-B : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4 Cl.
SS
Ch : 3 . RW **
Repeat from ** to ** 5 more times, to make 6 half hearts in
a column.
For 7th (or last heart, depending on the
number of hearts you want),
R-A : 5 sp 3 p 3 sp 5
Cl.
Ch : 15 . SS
SR-B : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
SCMR : 2 p 2 Cl. SS
This completes one vertical half of the column & we now
return back up to complete the half-tatted hearts.
With Shuttle 2 :
*** SR-C : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
Ch : 15 . Join to base of R using a Slope & Roll Join
Ch : 3 SS ***
Continue from *** to *** till you reach the very 1st
heart. For the 1st heart, after making Ch 15, join to the vvsp at
base of starting chain or if you have omitted this vvsp, then join to base of
R-A.
Seven trailing hearts are complete. Continue with the SR
tail
Tail :
Tail comprises of 2-coloured Split Rings, with the colours
alternating in each half, to give a spiral, intertwined effect.
Each SR is 4 / 4 . SS
, SLT . Repeat for required length.
Note : After each SR, Switch Shuttles, make a SLT (or simply
an unflipped half stitch), & start next SR. Be sure to make this unflipped
half stitch using the switched shuttle, to give a consistent effect.
Continue for desired length, alternating the shuttles after
each ring.
Heart Charm at end of tail :
Same as the Last heart in the bookmark, all in one go. Or, follow the steps given below :
With Shuttle 1
R-A : 5 sp 3 p 3 sp 5
Cl. RW
Ch : 15 . SS
SR-B : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
SCMR : 2 p 2 Cl. SS
SR-C : 5 / 4 + 3 + 4
Cl. SS
Ch : 15 . Join to base of R-A. Tie & cut ends &
hide.
Again, the instructions seem lengthier & more complex
than the actual tatting. I have diagrammed both patterns, & will convert to
pdf, with proper diagramming in a few months time.
Game for a Necklace or Bracelet to go with the earrings ???
