Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Celtic Knot Butterfly




This is easier than it looks. This pattern is by Rozella Linden in her book Celtic Tatting Knots and Patterns. I bought this book sometime back but this is the first pattern I am tatting.

Flora Size 20 threads in #218 and Lizbeth Size 20 #164 Blue River Glades were used. A tail was added to make this a bookmark.
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15 comments:

  1. Fox20 November 2012 at 21:43

    Easier then it looks? For YOU perhaps! That book and its patterns made me crazy last year. I CANNOT get the hang of those blasted knots - honestly, I remember being reduced to tears!

    Your butterflies are very beautiful, especially in that final photo. Ohhh - I hope I am not motivated enough to try it again.... Such frustration!
    Fox : 0

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  2. Marilee Rockley20 November 2012 at 22:44

    These are beautiful! Great idea to make it into a bookmark, and very cool how you added the tassel at the end.

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  3. Corina21 November 2012 at 00:41

    Lovely butterflies, very elegant!

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  4. Jane McLellan21 November 2012 at 00:55

    Beautiful butterfly,good work.

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  5. Michelle21 November 2012 at 02:40

    Mmm, I really like this butterfly! How big is it? The blue river glades is especially lovely!

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  6. Margarets designer cards21 November 2012 at 05:26

    Oh I love it, the butterfly is totally gorgeous
    I must see if I can find this book and put it on my wish list
    Margaret

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  7. God's Kid21 November 2012 at 05:41

    Gorgeous butterflies!!! :)

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  8. Kathy Niklewicz21 November 2012 at 07:54

    I recognized this pattern right away! I am SO envious that you can do it!! It's on my 'Top Ten' list! Ive looked at the instructions but have felt quite intimidated by them. I still can't do her basic pumpkin pattern - not the tatting, the weaving, even with string! This is a beautiful bookmark!

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  9. Unknown21 November 2012 at 08:05

    =O I love it =)

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  10. Jane S.21 November 2012 at 09:29

    Those are so pretty! They look very difficult. I love projects that look harder than they really are. :)

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  11. Umintsuru21 November 2012 at 11:07

    Thank you all for the lovely comments. This one I could manage. I am not too good with weaving either but this is just and overhand knot. Do try it! I promise it will be very rewarding.

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  12. Umintsuru21 November 2012 at 12:06

    Oh I forgot, in size 20 the butterfly is approx. 2 inches across.

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  13. Lolitadewdrop21 November 2012 at 16:39

    Wow your butterfly bookmarks are gorgeous!

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  14. Kathy Niklewicz21 November 2012 at 23:29

    Thanks for the encouragement! It was funny to read Fox's comment because I feel the same way! But if this is only an overhand knot, I might be able to do it!

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  15. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS22 November 2012 at 06:03

    Hello Wendy, Your tatted butterflies are so very lovely. Your Gingerbread Boys are also fantastic as is your snowflakes too. I am back after a long absent. I have missed seeing your tatting creations. Hugs Judy

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