Wednesday 3 February 2021

Lace Collar

I can hardly believe it's back in 2013 that I made this doily.  It is meant to have a fabric centre but I never got around to adding one... which turns out to be a good thing actually!  Here's why...

Someone recently contacted me asking if I had any idea of how one could replicate Ruth Bader Ginsberg's white pearl collar in tatting (I'm not being political in any way here, just talking about her collars). :-) Funnily enough I actually used to make those collars with seed beads when I was a teenager, I have a blue one and a cream pearl one somewhere in a box in the attic.  So I've made that collar with beads, but how to make one with tatting?  Straight away I thought of what I called the "Victorian Trellis Doily".  It has that same criss-cross effect and I thought the whole thing might look great as a collar... and I think it does!

You could make it narrower or wider depending on how many rounds of this pattern you decide to use.  And it is indeed wide enough to go over my head easily.  I went back to look at one of my videos where I am working this pattern and even back in 2013, in the description box I mention that I thought this would make a nice collar. 



But it's only now that I've finally put it over my head to try it!

What do you think?





All this caused me to re-visit this pattern for which I had written out the first round in this blogpost.  There were mistakes which I have now corrected (I hope it's all good now!) and I also tried to improve the wording and description.  The first round has an unusual construction and the way it is described in the original pattern is rather hard to understand in my opinion.  You can find the original pattern on pages 15-17 of this online version of the vintage publication (now out of copyright).  There's always been interest in this pattern and I would like to make it more easily available for people to tat.

I've had several requests to make a video about this design... so finally I got around to it!  I just uploaded a video of the first round and will carry on making videos to describe the other rounds too.

I hope some of you will be interested in making it.

Best wishes,
Frivole

Posted by Frivole at 23:28
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32 comments:

  1. God's Kid4 February 2021 at 02:11

    That would make an awesome collar!! :)

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    1. Frivole7 February 2021 at 21:35

      :-)

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    2. LV Reiki Lady9 February 2021 at 16:52

      Thank you. I love following your work.
      Your voice is soothing and your videos have improved my 34 year self-taught tatting adventure.
      This is a pattern I will be attempting with excitement.
      I'm still trying to purchase one of your beautiful shuttles on Etsy. lol
      Wishing you a happy day
      Terri

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    3. Frivole16 February 2021 at 09:24

      Hi Terri,
      Glad to know you'll be tackling this with me (and hopefully others who will too!). Thank you for your comment on my videos. Please contact me on Etsy for more information about shuttles. :-)

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  2. Megan Mills4 February 2021 at 02:19

    It makes a fabulous collar - I really love it! It is so good as a collar that if I had one I'd be inspired to make a dress or blouse specifically to go with it. Maybe more than one... of each!

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    1. Frivole7 February 2021 at 21:36

      Aw thanks Megan! I need to find the right garment for it. :-)

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  3. Unknown4 February 2021 at 03:17

    It is so beautiful ❤️. I could see me wearing the collar to church.

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  4. Jane McLellan4 February 2021 at 05:46

    Oh it looks wonderful as a collar! I have tatted this one, put a fabric centre in, my daughter has it on display.

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    1. Frivole7 February 2021 at 21:38

      I think it's a lovely and sort of unique design with all the victorian sets, it definitely makes a pretty doily... but a more spectacular collar!

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  5. Kathy Niklewicz4 February 2021 at 06:15

    Spectacular design! Ironically I came across your video first and didn't remember seeing this collar before. Now I understand the story. Never thought of having a collar that goes over the head! Beautifully tatted as usual!

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  6. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane4 February 2021 at 11:20

    It does make a fabulous collar!

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  7. muskaan4 February 2021 at 12:43

    Fabulous!!! And very interesting that you used only SCMRs - I guess it's so you can tat with one shuttle and ball without having frequent refills?

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    1. Frivole8 February 2021 at 15:47

      Hi Muskaan, yes, you are right about refilling the shuttle. I can already see that I will be able to make the whole first round without using much of my first bobbin so it's really useful. The small rings are made as SCMRs and the large ones are made as chains closed into rings with an alligator join.

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    2. muskaan9 February 2021 at 03:18

      Thank you 💗🌹🌿

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    3. muskaan9 February 2021 at 03:18

      Thank you 💗🌹🌿

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  8. Cassandra R.4 February 2021 at 17:05

    That is so incredibly beautiful. That doily/collar has been on my "to do" list for a very long time because I don't understand the pattern :( Video's did you say video's thank you thank you!!!! That is so generous and kind! I'm definitely interested in any information to get me going! Sandy Ryan

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    1. Frivole7 February 2021 at 21:42

      Hi Cassandra, thank you and I really hope this helps get you started. There's a link to a blogpost that explains in detail and with photos how to do the first round and I've now made two videos of the first round too so I hope that'll make the pattern clearer for you.

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  9. picotsnkeys4 February 2021 at 17:22

    The doily makes a fabulous collar! Well done!!

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  10. Joschaocchi5 February 2021 at 09:56

    Wunderschön!!!
    Das Deckchen ist als Kragen wunderschön. Ich habe mir schon das Video angeschaut und werde
    in den nächsten Tagen probieren. Danke Joelle

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    1. Frivole7 February 2021 at 21:43

      My pleasure Johanna, I hope you enjoy making it! :-)

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  11. Margarets designer cards7 February 2021 at 12:00

    Fabulous collar, love the design

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  12. Unknown8 February 2021 at 14:43

    Hi I was wondering when you will be placing more shuttles in your Etsy store I am interested in purchasing one or two.

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    1. Frivole8 February 2021 at 15:45

      Hello, I only have three that I will list this evening at 8:00 p.m. (GMT) and will make a couple more this week. You can contact me through my shop for more information. :-)

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  13. Unknown9 February 2021 at 16:12

    This is the only way I can reach you, I have tried through Etsy, email I am interested in purchasing a shuttle.

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    1. Frivole10 February 2021 at 14:55

      I cannot see an email for you so can you please click on "Email Frivole" under Contact Me in the right-hand column of this blog. Thank you!

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  14. Marja11 February 2021 at 19:49

    The collar is lovely. Its white color is perfect 💙

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