Tuesday, August 4, 2009

FREE PATTERN: Square Motif

This pattern was originally given away at the 2009 Finger Lakes Tatting convention, under the name "Tea Party Coaster". I'm posting it here for everyone to enjoy.
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Square Motif:

Ra: 4 - 2 - 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 - 2 - 4

Ch: 3 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 [5 picots]

*Ra: 4 + 2 + 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 - 2 - 4

Ch: 3 + 3 + 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 [5 picots] *

Repeat from * to * once

R: 4 + 2 + 2 -2

Ch: 3 - 4

Rb: 4 + 3

Rv. Ch: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 [3 picots]

Rc: 3 - 4

Ch: 4 + 3

Rd: 2 +2 + 2 + 4

Ch: 3 + 3 + 2 - 2 + 3 + 3 [5 picots]

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A Note On Reverse Chains:

A reverse chain is a chain that curves in the opposite direction of a “normal” chain. There are two simple ways to do this. The first is to use a reverse double stitch, as is used in a split ring. The second is to make a half knot, or Shoe Lace Trick, at the beginning and end of the chain, which switches the position of the shuttle and ball threads.

© 2009 Sarah Kelley

6 comments:

  1. Oh, this is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it! I will add this to my list of "Tatting Patterns I'm Gonna Tat" (link on my sidebar of my blog)! I want to be able to remember this one! :)

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  2. You're very welcome! :)
    .:Sparrow

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  3. Wow that motif is lovely!!! That would make an awesome tablecloth!
    Carol aka battatter

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  4. Thank you, Carol! I'm not sure I'd have the patience to do a whole tablecloth, but if someone else does that would be awesome!

    .:Sparrow

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  5. Thank you for sharing Sparrow, make grand earrings hung from the corner with drop beads at the bottom point. Need to find time to play
    Thanks again
    Sue Hanson
    Se London UK

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