Saturday, 9 November 2024

Alba Variation

I realise no doubt not every tatter is comfortable with using split rings, split chains and self-closing mock rings!  So I'm thinking of also offering a "simpler" variation of Alba which would look like this (and also because someone told me they liked a version with picots better!).  



In this variation, I have removed all the self-closing mock rings, 1SSCMR and self-closing Josephine Knots!  There is still one split ring to move from round 1 to round 2 but you can always cut and tie if you do not wish to use a split ring.

If it makes this design accessible to more tatters, I'm happy to add the variation to the pattern.  And here they are side by side.



I prefer the sharp angles and general look of the 1st which is more "snowflake-like" to me and closer to the photo of the real snowflake but the 2nd version is simpler to tat.

What about you?  Do you have a preference?

Best wishes,
Frivole

and P.S.  Sadly I had to re-instate comment moderation as I was getting too much spam again! Grrrrrr!  So I'm sorry you have to go through extra steps to post your comments (so I appreciate them even more!), I wish it wasn't necessary.



16 comments:

  1. Both are beautiful! I can't say that I prefer one over the other.

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  2. If it’s not too too much of a hassle to offer two versions, I think it’s great to give options. Although I’m a fan of picots, I like the first version best too.

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    1. Yes, thanks Jane, I did add the variation to the pattern.

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  3. Mir gefallen beide Versionen. Beide Sterne sind hübsch. . Johanna

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  4. Mir gefallen beide Versionen. Ich kann nicht sagen, welche hübscher ist.
    Johanna

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    1. Danke Johanna! Oh, I see you managed to post not anonymously this time! :-)

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  5. I do like both and if you can put both options on the pattern, then is gives greater choice for those who want to try both, which includes me, I do love the design of both snowflakes.

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  6. I agree that the first version is truer to the real snowflake, but I also think the picots add a softness to the flake. It's very generous of you to take the extra time to make a simpler version.

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    1. You're very welcome. Nearly there with testing and checking the pattern.

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