Let it snow! Day 17

Well, I goofed. Once again, I failed to follow my own directions.

Instead of tatting a variation of Doodad Snowflake #4, I managed to tat a variation of Doodad Snowflake #2. This one only has five beads replacing picots instead of the seven shown in #2. At least I didn't tat a snowflake that's identical to another. Whew! ;-)

See the difference? My chains are going the wrong way. Maybe I'll give it another try tomorrow.

Ooh! Ooh! I just noticed... this is post #1111! Pretty cool, huh?

Let it snow! Day 8

Here's another version of Doodad Snowflake #2!

Pink beads replace the picots on the outer rings, and they replace the doodad in the center. Guess what? I'm starting to take a fancy to pink!

The doily is progressing. I'm now over halfway around the outer edge. I think I may have to go to the pizza parlor to get a box for it... without pizza, of course!

Daughter Alison took this picture of snowflakes on her car this morning. While Dave and I were out and about today, I kept trying to see a single snowflake. It just didn't happen. I wonder if it's because I'm far sighted? 

Let it snow! Day 7

Look at this... I managed to follow my own pattern! ;-)

This is Doodad Snowflake #2 with pink beads replacing the picots on the outer rings. I think it turned out cute!

Let it snow! Day 6

Oops! I messed up following my own pattern! This is supposed to be an adaptation of Doodad Snowflake #2. I didn't notice until I was finished that all I did was tat a chain with beads every two stitches instead of tatting a chain and then having a thrown-off ring with a bead every two stitches.

Oh, well! It still looks cute, and I'm sure my pink-lovin' granddaughters will be very pleased with it!

Let it snow! Day 5

Today I have Doodad Snowflake #2 (see tab above for pattern). I've made two changes to this pattern. The outer rings have 7 picots instead of 8, which I needed to do for my own peace of mind. I just couldn't stand seeing the snowflake off balance when I added the hanger!

The other change I made is to the inner rings. Instead of 4 - 4 - 4 - 4, I tatted 5 - 3 - 3 - 5. I think it lies a little flatter, but I could be wrong.

Some of my third grade girls asked me about my tatting a couple of days ago. They couldn't remember what it was called, they just remembered that I was going to be writing about it. Luckily, I had a Spinning Wheel glass mat in my purse. I usually travel with tatting. Do you? ;-)

Today I pulled out my iPad and showed the girls my blog. They loved the snowflakes and the Spinning Wheels. Three of them said that some day they'd like to learn how to tat. Guess who's going to be giving tatting lessons at lunch recess to those who are interested? Luckily, I have a few goodies that I can share!