Friday, 3 August 2012

Interlocking of a Different Kind

Still looking through Edwige Renaudin's book (La Frivolité aux Navettes), here are some "anneaux entrelaçés" (which actually means interlocked rings, or "interlaced" rings) and a chain made of interlocked split rings.


I have to say these are much easier to make than the interlocked rings of previous posts.  Even the last ring which connects to two at the end is easier to manage.


The chain of split rings is made with four shuttles:

Perhaps it would have been better if I had used the same colour for each side of the split ring but I just used up thread I had left on various shuttles.  So it's a four-colour split-ring chain!

I like the interlocking rosettes.  I shall be exploring them further.  I feel an idea coming up for a new pattern using these rings...  Actually just one motif (like the lilac and green) on a brooch would look really pretty, don't you think?

Best wishes,
Posted by Frivole at 13:07
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  1. Fox3 August 2012 at 13:36

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  2. God's Kid3 August 2012 at 13:37

    Those look really awesome!!! :)

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  3. Fox3 August 2012 at 13:37

    Very interesting...

    I have managed the interlocking chains (during the TAT course) and did not have any trouble at all with them, but I do find using the four shuttles a royal pain. So, I think I will struggle on with the one shuttle method, even though it is beyond me at the present moment

    Your pattern is really lovely and looks as if it could be very versatile for designing more. You are a wonder!
    Fox : )

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  4. Jane Eborall3 August 2012 at 13:50

    Are the rings done like this? http://www.janeeborall.freeservers.com/HatSmall.pdf
    I found this easy to do when I did tackle it years ago. Must have another look at this idea again!

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    1. Frivole3 August 2012 at 13:53

      Hi Jane, yes it does look very similar (the same?) - gives a pretty effect without being difficult, don't you think?

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  5. Rachel Colvin Jackson3 August 2012 at 13:54

    It's been a while since I've done this, but I may have to play a bit with this technique again. Beautiful work, Frivole!!!

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  6. Margarets designer cards3 August 2012 at 13:57

    Those mofits look amazing, I am still trying to get the last ring to join up properly.
    And the split rings look great, would love to know how you did the motifs and chain
    Margaret

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  7. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane3 August 2012 at 14:07

    So beautiful... sigh! I think I'll stick with doilies for now... much less taxing on my brain. :-)

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  8. petozi Design3 August 2012 at 14:44

    Beautiful, I like the two color rosette!
    I also bought edwiges book, very good.
    ♥Petra♥

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  9. Tat-a-Renda3 August 2012 at 16:06

    This is very clever. I hadn't had time to explore more of the interlocking rings since my last blog post. Will do that after I have cleared some of my WIPs.

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  10. Jane McLellan3 August 2012 at 16:13

    I've done the interlocking rings with four shuttles in Jane Eborall's friendship bookmark. But I look forward to hearing more about the circular ones, that looks really interesting!!

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  11. Kathy Niklewicz3 August 2012 at 16:34

    I love these rosettes! And although four shuttles are involved, these rings do seem easier than the single shuttle interlocked rings. I thought I saw those on Jane McLellan's blog!

    It seems that Elwige's book is available online. I would love to add it to my library, even if it IS in French! Thanks for introducing this book to us! I can only imagine how you'll be working these rosettes into your designs! It's very exciting!

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    1. Kathy Niklewicz3 August 2012 at 18:35

      I see I misspelled Edwige's name, and I apologize.
      In tracking down her book, I discovered that Georgia Seitz gives it high praise! I also learned of Edwige's long history of tatting and her reputation as a master tatter in Europe.

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  12. Suzanne3 August 2012 at 16:38

    This post was very timely. Having mastered the single shuttle interlocking rings, I was wondering how to achieve the same effect with the rings turned inward. The effect is very lovely! It is possible to achieve greater fullness through a greater number of rings. I like it. A lot. Edwige's book is on its way to me.

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  13. Charlette3 August 2012 at 18:44

    Oh!! oui une broche serait très jolie!!! Je suis contente qu'Edwige rencontre un tel succès !... C'est vrai que les anneaux entrelacés de cette façon sont plus simples...J'ai un peu abandonné l'autre manière..

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  14. Michelle4 August 2012 at 00:10

    Wow! I LOVE the brooch and the blue one too (okay and the burgundy one). While I like the interlocking rings you were working on, I LOVE these. Delicate and lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. Mrs. Fink4 August 2012 at 03:17

    Gorgeous! I love the interlocking look, you have inspired me to go back and give it another try! :) KF

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  16. Chiara6 August 2012 at 10:28

    these rosettas are so nice, just I saw it I bought immediately the book!!! your realization is perfect!!!

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  17. Unknown8 August 2012 at 11:13

    Just gorgeous
    Hugs
    Joy in OZ

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  18. louine5 September 2012 at 15:17

    Was the book available at a local store?

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    1. Frivole5 September 2012 at 15:20

      Hi Louine, no, I had to order it through Amazon... but then I sadly don't have a local store!

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