Over the weekend I experimented a bit more with tatting and this is the outcome: spring flowers. Not a major creative achievement, but nevertheless fast and easy to make, perfect for gift decorations, jewelry components or hair pins.
All that's needed is a tapestry needle, yarn or string and a pair of scissors.
The first knot is a half hitch knot and if they are spaced apart, they form loops or flower petals.
Make 10 or 12 loops, depending on the yarn and flower size. The pull the yarn carefully through the loops and close to form a circle. Tie and you're done.
The yarn used was quite stiff and the flowers hold their shape well. If your flowers are limp, don't worry there's always starch.Sometimes moving pictures make it easier to learn, especially a movement related technique like tatting. I watched this video by TotusMel to learn how to make the knots.
Make 10 or 12 loops, depending on the yarn and flower size. The pull the yarn carefully through the loops and close to form a circle. Tie and you're done.
The yarn used was quite stiff and the flowers hold their shape well. If your flowers are limp, don't worry there's always starch.
The hint of warmer weather inspires wispy things; time to bring out that cotton linen yarn bought long ago from a thrift shop and begin a summer scarf. I usually don't like multi colored yarns, but this one is wonderful. It's like having a bit of a cloud in my hand.
The needles are too large for the yarn, but using them creates an airy and light weight texture.
If you would like to share a fun project you're working on, send a link in the comments, I'd love to see what you're up to.
The needles are too large for the yarn, but using them creates an airy and light weight texture.
If you would like to share a fun project you're working on, send a link in the comments, I'd love to see what you're up to.
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