Doodle Loops

I had so much I could have done today, but I chose to spend the day tatting. Yes, there's still a lot to be done in the sewing room, but I figure it will still be there tomorrow!

I started the day by finishing my test tat of Lynne Urwin's Poppy. This was great fun! Lynne decided she didn't like her first leaf pattern, and she managed to have her rewrite done in time for me to start last night. There are actually two leaves sewn on to the back of this Ice Drop, and I think it would make a beautiful brooch. Lynne will be sharing her pattern soon on the Ice Drop Addicts page on Facebook.

With several balls of thread sitting on the table by my chair, I didn't feel the urge to go looking for something different to tat. When I started this one in Grape Dk #645, I decided to try something a little different. This is my Doodle Ice Drop pattern. Instead of having picots on each point, I made loops with 8 ds. Aha! The advent of Doodle Loops!

Since I was so pleased with the results, I tatted another one in Seagreen Lt #686.

Then I tatted another in Kelly Green #713. This time I increased the loops to 10 ds. I think both sizes look good. What color should I use next?

End of the week

Another week has flown by! I focused on laundry today, so there wasn't much time for crafting. Still, I did finish another Doodle Ice Drop in size 20 Lizbeth #713, Kelly Green. The copper shuttle is from  Sherry Pence aka LadyShuttleMaker.

I love Kelly Green! When I was in high school, my mom knit an Aran sweater in Kelly Green for me.  I must have worn it until it fell apart. Our school colors were green and white, and I know I wore it to many football and basketball games. Maybe I should try knitting an Aran sweater so that I have Kelly Green in my wardrobe once again!