Does this mean that you can use this technique for the pattern that I had so much trouble with:
This is my rendition of Vinnie's Spring Doily and the pattern can be found here - where you have to add a safety pin to hold the picot DOWN.
Would this work here? It would be so great if it did!
Anon,
Well, I couldn't find her instructions; but, did find your diagram. If it calls for a picot to be pinned downward; then, I'd think a downward facing picot would be just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteJane sent that to me a couple of years ago and it has been a real 'boon' in my tatting. Very handy technique to have in one's head!
xx bev
Yes, I used Jane's technique ( which I learned from Anna Burda many years ago) in this pattern.
ReplyDeleteJane Mac in South Africa
Well then! That is great news!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bev and Jane Mac. I am delighted!
Fox : ))
I would think so. I'm lazy and hang a paperclip but there's more than one way to peel a potato!
ReplyDeleteI have no clue, but I sure do love that tatted beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt would definitely work, but the effect will be ever so slightly different. As written, the picot is on the core thread, causing a sharp "dimple" in the chain. When the ring below is joined, it looks just like if the ring had been made first and the chain joined with a lock join.
ReplyDeleteJane's down picot does not affect the core thread. Without actually trying it, I suspect that there would not be quite such a sharp dimple at the join. Of course, I could be completely wrong. Knowing you, you'll probably try it both ways and see!
Sorry I can't help as I have not either but your doily is lovely. May I ask what thread you used? The colour is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi umintsuru,
ReplyDeleteThis was done a while back in Altin Basak #50. I don't know what colour number.
I just posted now it so people could know what I was referring to.
The original post was here:
http://www.tat-ology.com/2010/03/here-you-go-vinnie-at-last.html
Glad you like it. It is a fun tat and the pattern free.
♥ Fox : )
I remember now. Where has my memory gone? But this time the colour of the thread just got to me. Love the subtle colour changes.
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