That was quick :-) I like the bead colours against black !
Jane there could be 2 general reasons I can think of .... 1. Working with large rings is not easy -- they tend to skew when closing. Hence Patty's trick has been Extremely helpful to me. 2. The thread. I believe a tightly twisted 6 ply thread such as Anchor Mercer Crochet Cotton has it's role to play in keeping the rings in shape. Don't know whether either of these iapplies, but that's all I can think of at present.
I know, sorry about that. I did contemplate not saying anything but I thought it's not good to only blog about successes! I think your pattern is fine, I hope someone else will do a better job than I did.
No, don't get me wrong :-) I am thankful you posted. It gives me a chance to work harder to put across ideas & tuts so that they become easier to understand and also motivates someone to try it out.
That was quick :-) I like the bead colours against black !
ReplyDeleteJane there could be 2 general reasons I can think of ....
1. Working with large rings is not easy -- they tend to skew when closing. Hence Patty's trick has been Extremely helpful to me.
2. The thread. I believe a tightly twisted 6 ply thread such as Anchor Mercer Crochet Cotton has it's role to play in keeping the rings in shape.
Don't know whether either of these iapplies, but that's all I can think of at present.
I found that with the more tightly twisted Milford thread, large rings were difficult to get smooth, a less twisted thread worked better.
DeleteOr may be I'll try to do a step-by-step pictorial .... This is not good publicity ;-P
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate your trials, though. Thanks again :-)
I know, sorry about that. I did contemplate not saying anything but I thought it's not good to only blog about successes! I think your pattern is fine, I hope someone else will do a better job than I did.
DeleteNo, don't get me wrong :-) I am thankful you posted. It gives me a chance to work harder to put across ideas & tuts so that they become easier to understand and also motivates someone to try it out.
DeleteYou're going to have a fantastic earring collection! I haven't tried the technique yet. It does look rather difficult to me.
ReplyDeleteI can't tat well with black, and the good thing about earnings is they get separated when you put them on your face :)
ReplyDeleteThey look nice!! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't tat - or wear - earrings, but I'm enjoying this discussion all the same. It's productive and that is a good thing for everyone.
ReplyDeleteJust want to congratulate you on your clever solution for adding a finding on top of a four-bead picot! Well done. :-)
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