Valdani Christmas Motif #1, Part Two

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After a quick jaunt to the local Hobby Lobby (which is a little ways away), I returned home and got the two final chain rounds completed on the motif:

The last two chain rounds have the same count and are placed 1 on each side of the previously tatted work.  Remember to cut off a good portion of thread to weave the chains.  A little hint- I use a second needle to help move my working thread about as I am tatting.  The counts are:

+ through top cap to the left of previously worked chains, CH 9 followed by 5 graduated picots 9 CL + to the next corresponding spot,  pull working thread through & continue around motif, tie & cut.

+ through top cap to the right of previously worked chains, CH 9 followed by 5 graduated picots 9 CL + to the next corresponding spot, pull working thread through & continue around motif, tie & cut.

This will position the chains with picots close to each other to provide a little "fluff".

Feel free to experiment with different size picots, or adjust the stitch count and omit the picots.  Just have fun!

For the last step, I used the two thread ends in the center of the interlocking chain-ring foundation to anchor the antique Czech glass button.  Pull the threads through to the back of the motif, tie & cut.  For extra security I placed a tiny dab of E6000 on the knot.

Since I replenished my bead & jingle bell supply, I hope to finish the wreath motif variations that are in progress & share them with you tomorrow.  Until then~

Happy Tatting!