I have no idea how Jan Stawasz made this pattern into the cap that you can see in his new book. Nice photo, but I really don't get it. This is very flat - except for this second purple row, in which I increased the ds count to keep it from cupping. Also I am using #8 Finca Perle for the purple and it is a lot thinner than the #10 Cebelia that I bought especially for the hat.
In hindsight, I never needed #10 thread which is very hard on the hands. This pattern could have been tatted in any size for a mat, and I do have pink thread, so I do resent having bought this heavy stuff because the pattern calls for it. Grumble grumble....
Not the colours I would have chosen, but The Boss most definitely knows her own mind. Really. : )
I can't wait to see it done!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't gotten as far as you on some of those JS patterns, but I do find them somewhat difficult to read. The hat doesn't show where one would decrease the number of rings in order to make the hat cup, does it? It does make a fine mat :)
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the 8th row, it would appear that this is where the cupping would, or should, begin. This is where I increased the number of ds.
DeleteFox : )
It's looking good!
ReplyDeleteThe Boss has great taste in colours. I too like pink and purple.
ReplyDelete: ))
DeleteReally, really :)
ReplyDeleteI read about your experience with the project of Jan Stawasz with considerable interest.
Several times I had problems with them.
But I like them... after all ;)
Best regards from Poland! :)
Hi, Alicja!
DeleteYes, his patterns are beautiful and challenging - even if they do not always match the photo!
Fox : )
It is a right FINE mat! And how clever of Mr. Stawasz to save the shaping for the eighth row -- such a strategy makes the tatting process easier?
ReplyDeleteBut enough of that, your MAT looks great and The Boss will be thrilled.