Look at this!
Oooh-wheee!
When I saw that pattern I was a bit nonplussed, thinking I had for sure bitten off more than I could possibly chew. Once I got going and took it one step at a time, I realized it was totally do-abe and that I could really have fun with it.
So I did. I picked the colours and the beads and in that dastardly heat set about to tat a fine choker.
The adding of the longer dangle of beads was a new trick for me, and adding the beads in the correct order is always a challenge. After the fourth try, I got it right!
Unfortunately, (here comes an old chestnut...) I used an old ball of defective #20 Lizbeth that I had not had the heart to throw away. I had forgotten how disgustingly uneven the texture is and how there are knots and twists throughout. I really should not be using this thread, but if I toss the defects, I will eliminate a lot of good colours. Grrr.
Also, the #20 Lizbeth feels as if I am tatting with straw! It feels HUGE. That is due to the fact that I am tatting something else with a rayon thread that Suneeti gave me that is so very fine that I am astounded I am almost finished tatting a motif with it that I will post soon. (It is as small as the stuff Snowy tats with!) I think I am becoming addicted to threads that are smaller than #20.
Anyway, this choker took only three days to tat, the band part taking the longest time. It is a challenging pattern and the final result is very pleasing. Also, it actually fits very well. It could be tatted on a finer thread and be worn on the hand, or it could be adapted for a foot, so it is quite versatile as well.
The new patterns should be available very soon. Thank you Sharon for the neat opportunity!
The adding of the longer dangle of beads was a new trick for me, and adding the beads in the correct order is always a challenge. After the fourth try, I got it right!
Unfortunately, (here comes an old chestnut...) I used an old ball of defective #20 Lizbeth that I had not had the heart to throw away. I had forgotten how disgustingly uneven the texture is and how there are knots and twists throughout. I really should not be using this thread, but if I toss the defects, I will eliminate a lot of good colours. Grrr.
Also, the #20 Lizbeth feels as if I am tatting with straw! It feels HUGE. That is due to the fact that I am tatting something else with a rayon thread that Suneeti gave me that is so very fine that I am astounded I am almost finished tatting a motif with it that I will post soon. (It is as small as the stuff Snowy tats with!) I think I am becoming addicted to threads that are smaller than #20.
Anyway, this choker took only three days to tat, the band part taking the longest time. It is a challenging pattern and the final result is very pleasing. Also, it actually fits very well. It could be tatted on a finer thread and be worn on the hand, or it could be adapted for a foot, so it is quite versatile as well.
The new patterns should be available very soon. Thank you Sharon for the neat opportunity!
Wow! That is really nice! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're a good one to test tat since a lot of the patterns tend to stymie you for awhile. If you can tat it, anyone can!
ReplyDeleteI prefer using size 30/40/50. While I do like the delicacy in size 70 or 80, I really have to be in a certain mindset to enjoy the actual tatting. It takes a lot more focus than the other sizes do.
You've done a lovely job of tatting this cute pattern!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I think chokers are beautiful, but I don't wear them. I feel like I'm being... choked! : )
ReplyDelete...jib well done!
ReplyDeleteSo that is what you have been tatting. Nice!!
ReplyDeletevery nice! i'm not a tatted jewellery fan but this choker looks wonderful. good job, fox.
ReplyDeleteWell done on a lovely piece of tatting, and trying out a new idea, I have not tried a long string of beads yet either. well done for trying.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Great job test tatting! This choker is so pretty. Those dangly beads at the bottom add sparkle - I must try this new technique soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great pattern Fox and nicely tatted, I would love to see what it looks like on.
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