The instructions called for 8 knots (or grubs as they are affectionately known) for the body, but I did five, since I saw that they were going to turn out lopsided. And, I did not allow enough distance between the top of the stitch and the bottom, for the number of 'wraps' in each one. If there was a little more room, the knots would lay flatter.
But, I kind of got the hang of it!
The pattern suggests putting the designs in a sampler format, but I had this set of four napkins from an auction lot, so I decided to use them for my practice 'canvas'. I think the trick is in the tension of the wraps around the needle. I poked my fingers about twenty times, trying to pull the needle through, until I loosened the thread a bit. I didn't bleed on my work, though!
Its a good thing no one is running a tally on the number of things I start before any one of them gets finished.
At least I hope no one is!
7 comments:
I like the little puffy bodied kitty. I couldn't get the example page to 'embiggen', though, and I would like to see all the examples. Sometimes I think there are too many new things out there to try and to learn!
Most real kitties are somewhat lop-sided, so I wouldn't criticize your work. In fact, I admire your willingness to try new things...and to tell us about them while you are still a novice. I love it!
I'm pretty good at starting things, too. Let's make a pact not to divulge how many of those things never get finished... :)
Those are such cute patterns and I think your little kitty looks very cute. I've never even attempted to make a bullion knot, but I've got some squares left to do on the wool quilt, and I think some bullion knots would be fun.
V and I are going on a cruise end of January (what a splurge!). Old ladies that we are, we both want to do needlework as we sip our wine. (Does this combination work?). We are, neither one, experienced. Who knows what it will look like--lopsided, for sure! C
Oh my those are darling! I love your little lopsided kitty. And no, I'm not counting your projects - or mine either, lol!!!!
Thanks everyone, for the kind words about my initial efforts! I was going to practice more today, but my fingers are sore from so many sticks of the needle!
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