That is what happened to the hat.
Yes, a trivet; that hat, now a kitchen item, has already
been given to a young couple who just became engaged!
I have tried this pattern several times and it always lies flat,
never curves into a hat. I'm done trying!
Done with the thick thread too. It's a wrist destroyer!
Look at the difference: #80 compared to #12 perle:
Here is the progress of the Fikkert piece, which is S-L-O-W going.
And fiddly. Those little ovals are not fun.
Great trivet!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the doily is growing more and more beautiful!!! :)
Oh I was just working on Ben's and going to post in a bit. Yours is beautiful, I like mine but my colors are a bit festive, not sure it would go with anything. your white ovals look great I was wondering what they look like up close :) am excited to move to that round.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the large size threads they hurt the hands. :(
Both pieces are gorgeous :). Shame about the hat pattern not curving.
ReplyDeleteHow far have you gone on the hat in other attempt? I haven't made it either, but looking at the picture, it looks like the later rounds are what really pull it into hat shape.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about finer thread being more comfortable to tat with. Sadly, so many things are designed with size 20, and due to the addition of beads/ buttons/ doodads won't work with anything smaller, or end up ridiculously small if tatted in size 80. I'm always happy to find a pattern that works with any size thread!
I know... But I did the math and for a baby, in thicker thread, it was not going to work, unless I changed the stitch count - no way!
DeleteAnd yes, the last time I tatted a lot of the depth and it made no difference. I not sure where the problem begins.
I'm glad you were able to repurpose it since the pattern didn't work for you. However, that must be super frustrating! I hope the ovals are finished soon!
ReplyDeleteAh gee, I still don't get to see a tatted hat! Glad you could find another use for it.
ReplyDeleteIt makes a nice trivet. Your ovals are lying nice and flat. I agree, it is going to be fiddly and will take some time to complete but hopefully it is well worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! It is definitely worth the effort. I adore this pattern!
DeleteI just tried an oval and it is that very center that is fiddly I left longer thread so this is interesting.
ReplyDeleteMay not be a hat but at least you found another use for the tatting instead of the bin. Perhaps because you were using very thick thread that's why it did not curve. Just a thought,
ReplyDeleteYour mat looks very intricate, it's certainly a long term project, I look forward to seeing what comes next.
Margaret
I would have loved to see a hat and have often thought of attempting it. I do find the thick thread does tire me out as it must be "yanked" a bit harder. I wonder if the diagram is just wrong as you know it would not be the first time. Lovely Mat though.
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