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Square Tatting Elements
Some tatting methods that produce an angular look to the finished work.
The first two zig-zags show how alternating the working thread creates sharp turns.
The diamond shaped ring is made by adding a secondary thread worked like tatting over tails, and holding the secondary thread out of one or two DS in the corners. When the ring is completed, the secondary thread is pulled tight and creates the sharp corners of the diamond.
The third element is block tatting. It is important to switch threads at every turn so that the previous row is locked into place.
Square Tatting Elements
Some tatting methods that produce an angular look to the finished work.
The first two zig-zags show how alternating the working thread creates sharp turns.
The diamond shaped ring is made by adding a secondary thread worked like tatting over tails, and holding the secondary thread out of one or two DS in the corners. When the ring is completed, the secondary thread is pulled tight and creates the sharp corners of the diamond.
The third element is block tatting. It is important to switch threads at every turn so that the previous row is locked into place.