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Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….3 How this Book Came to Be………………………………………………………………..3 Uniqueness of this Book and it’s Patterns………………………………………………3 Who Can Use thisBook…………………………………………………………………….3 Why Visual Patterns and Not Written Patterns………………………………………..4 What is Split Ring Tatting Technique……………………………………………………4 Traditional Tatting vs. Split Ring Tatting Technique Comparison………………….4 Step by Step Directions to Make a 5DS/5DS Split Ring…………………………….6 A Note about Tension……………………………………………………………………..6 Written Pattern Directions for Split Ring Tatting……………………………………..6 Reverse Double Stitch…………………………………………………………………….7 Three Methods to Tat Split Rings Physically…………………………………………..8 Variations of Split Ring Tatting Technique…………………………………………….9 Use of One or Two Colors of Thread……………………………………………………9 Use of Picots………………………………………………………………………………..9 Use of Space or No Space of Thread Between SplitRings…………………………10 Even Split RingTatting…………………………………………………………………..10 Uneven Split RingTatting……………………………………………………………….11 Introduction to Take-Off Rings(TOR’s)……………………………………………….12 Introduction/Guide /Key to Split Ring VisualPatterns………………………………13 Key Points of VisualPatterns……………………………………………………………13 Regularly Tatted Rings as Seen in Visual Patterns–Including Take OffRings…..13 Split Rings in VisualPatterns……………………………………………………………14 Colored Letters in Visual Patterns……………………………………………………..14 Numbered Rings in Visual Patterns……………………………………………………14 Direction of Arcs………………………………………………………………………….15 Visual Pattern Clues as to Use of Frontside/Backside Tatting…………………….15 Visual Pattern Clues as to When to Reverse Work………………………………….15 Step by Step Instructions as to How to Read Visual Patterns–ExampleA……..16 Step by Step Instructions as to How to Read Visual Patterns–ExampleB……..17 Special Construction & EnhancementTechniques…………………………………..18 All Rings are Tatted with No-Space of Thread Between Rings……………………18 Picot Size–Use of Joining Picots……………………………………………………….18 Joining Tools………………………………………………………………………………18 Forgotten Joining Picot………………………………………………………………….18 Use of an Extra Half Stitch on First Portion of Split Rings and Regular Rings….19 Dropping the Shuttle Through the Ring Before Closing the Ring on ‘Frontside’ RingElements …………………………………………………………………………….19 Closing Rings to Achieve a Specific Shape: Teardrop vs. Round Shape………..20 Neatening the Rings and Stitches……………………………………………………..20 Use of Frontside/Backside Tatting and Joining TechniqueStrategies……………21 Frontside/Backside TattingBasics……………………………………………………..22 Frontside/Backside Technique Applied to Split Ring Tatting……………………..22 Frontside/Backside Tatting in Regard to Joins……………………………………..23 Variables that Dictate Which Join (Up or Down) to Use…………………………..24 Path of the Pattern………………………………………………………………………25 Bookmark vs. EdgingPattern…………………………………………………………..25 PATTERNS………………………………………………………………….26 through 65 |