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Thursday, June 3, 2010

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After a slow start, I seem to be on a roll. I really wanted to combine the variegated red Lizbeth thread with a bright yellow, but the two size 20s didn't match very well and tatting with both was turning out to be a problem. After trashing two efforts, I decided to try combining crochet and tatting. I did my first project with half-closed rings to make a honeycomb-looking center, added a round of double crochet and then topped it off with a tatted chain for effect. I'm struggling with a name for the design. I'm considering Flaming Caverns, Crowned Fire, or (to accommodate the effect in other colors) Cavern Springs. Suggestions, anyone?
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6 comments:

  1. Jane EborallJune 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty, clever, clever, CLEVER.

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  2. TypstattingJune 3, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Lovely I think Flaming Cavern!!!!

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  3. IsDiharaJune 3, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    This is definitely NOT your grandmother's bookmark -- hee, hee! (I just had to type that, because the crochet reminds me of granny squares.)

    It is very eye-catching and ingeniously drafted. Great job!

    As for names, it reminds me of a mandala (and here is an image of a silk veil to help you visualize:

    http://www.gypsyderose.com/2009-Mandala-Gold-Red-Black.jpg

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  4. Eliz Davis aka TatknotJune 3, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    I DO see the resemblance to a mandala. And thank you, TypsTatting for your vote as well.

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  5. FoxJune 5, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Yes, clever indeed! Very attractive.
    Fox : )

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  6. UnknownJune 5, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! I cannot wait for the pattern!!! I like flaming cavern too because of the yellow.
    I love Jane's comment...yes, it is pretty clever!
    ~TattingChic ♥

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