Who knew that my button stash would come in so handy? Of course I still have way more than I can use in my lifetime, and I've given away what seems like mountains of buttons. I know that large projects can be very satisfying, but I think I'm meant to complete many little pieces!
Please note, corrections have been made to this pattern.
December 10 Button Ornament
Materials:
5/8" four hole button
size 20 thread
two shuttles wound continuous thread method
Symbols:
+ join
- joining picot
Round 1:
Ring 4 - 4 + 4 - 4, reverse work (join to button)
Chain 4 - 4, reverse work
*Ring 4 + 4 + 4 - 4, reverse work (join to previous ring and button)
Chain 4 - 4, reverse work**
Repeat from * to ** around button with three joins in first and third holes and two joins in
the second and fourth holes.
Join final chain to base of first ring.
Round 2:
With right side of button facing you:
Split ring 4/4, do not reverse work
Chain 3 - 1, reverse work
Ring 4 + 4 (join to picot on chain from previous round), reverse work, switch shuttles
Ring 1: 1 + 3 - 3 - 1, close ring, do not reverse work
Ring 2: 1 + 4 - 4 - 1, close ring, do not reverse work
Ring 3: 1 + 3 - 3 -1, close ring, do not reverse work, switch shuttles
Chain 1 + 3, reverse work
*Ring 4 + 4, join to base of ring from previous round
Chain 3 - 1, reverse work
Ring 4 + 4 (join to picot on chain from previous round), reverse work, switch shuttles
Ring 1: 1 + 3 - 3 - 1, close ring, do not reverse work
Ring 2: 1 + 4 - 4 - 1, close ring, do not reverse work
Ring 3: 1 + 3 - 3 -1, close ring, do not reverse work, switch shuttles
Chain 1 + 3, reverse work
Repeat around, joining final chain to top of split ring. Cut, tie, and hide ends.
This is Gorgeous!!! It would look wonderful in colours, too! Enjoying your daily journey π»πΌπ»
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, it would look wonderful in colors. I decided to stick with white so that everyone could focus on the design. While tatting, I dream of colors and beads... oh, the possibilities!
DeleteOooooh that might be my favorite now!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! :)
Haha! I'm glad you like it, Sue!
DeleteThat certainly seems to be your forte. This one is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jane! I am having fun!
DeleteI agree with Jane M. Really spectacular! I'm amazed how many rings can go around the same size button!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy!
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