Dendrophile

 

We had a great Tollway Tatters meeting on Saturday. I managed to get quite a bit done on my hanky edging, but when we finished up our meeting, my hands were done for the day.

I've been doing some knitting so that I'm using my hands differently. It really does help. I finished this bunny that I started at Easter time. I don't add ears, whiskers, or a tail. So far, the recipients have liked them just the way they are.

I have an awful lot of beautiful sock yarn to knit up, so I figured I'd better get started. Dendrophile from Expression Fiber Arts was a very enjoyable project. It took me four days only because I was distracted by reading. The yarn is Mushroom 75/25 Superwash Merino Nylon (fingering weight) from Bad Sheep Yarn. I've had this yarn in my stash for a while. I love the way it turned out!

The pattern does show up better in a solid color, but I am very happy with what I made. I might make another in a solid color, but for now I'm enjoying exploring a variety of patterns.

Next up? I may start a shawl!

Turning another corner

 

We had a family cookout last Saturday. Not everyone was able to attend, but those who did had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect, and the food was delicious. I love when everyone chips in with their favorite dishes. There always seems to be a nice mix of old favorites and new temptations. 

We've been doing a lot of work outside, so I didn't get in as much tatting time as I would have liked. I do admit to sometimes feeling too lazy to tat. Sometimes it's just nice to sit and enjoy the scenery and the weather!

Southern company

Daughter Joanne and family are visiting from Georgia for the week. We've been doing lots of work around the house and yard while enjoying each other's company. As a result, I haven't put much time into my tatting.

I am making slow progress with my hanky edging. Since I don't have a deadline, I'm just enjoying a few minutes of tatting here and there. No pressure!

Change of plan

 

After making several more mistakes, I decided to abandon the simple ring and chain edging I had chosen. Sometimes I do better when I have to pay attention to a pattern, and I found that to be the case this time.

Last night, I thought about this vintage tatting magazine that has some fascinating patterns.

The Spool Cotton Co. published this magazine in 1944.

The pattern is #8902, and is meant to be an edging for a neckline. I've decided to use it for my hanky edging. I have to figure out my own corner, and while I have a set of rings and chains for now, I may decide to add something else to make the corners more interesting.

We'll see how long this idea lasts!

Hanky time

 

It's been a while since I've tatted a hanky edging, and I was in the mood to work on something other than a doily. Last night I crocheted around the edge of the hanky with size 40 Lizbeth #703 Sky Blue Lt. 

After looking through quite a few edging patterns, and not finding any that really inspired me, I decided to tat just a simple ring and chain edging. Simple? Ha! I've already had to un-tat two mistakes!

Ready for blocking!

 

I just finished Renulek's Spring Doily 2025, and I am so pleased with the way it turned out!

The final color is size 20 Lizbeth #704 Sky Blue Med. Checking my notes, I see that I started on January 29, and I finished this afternoon, June 5. It measures 28.5" across. I love the way it looks on my dining room table!

Starting the final round

 

I was eager to start the final round, so I got right to it last night. I've chosen size 20 Lizbeth #704 Sky Blue Med. For me, it's the perfect final touch! 

This round is very easy to follow, and as long as nothing comes up this week, I'm fairly sure I will finish it by the end of the week. I already know what my next project will be!