diamond mesh patterns
BOOKMARK
using the Fan (decorative) stitch

Designed by Rita F. Bartholomew
Instructions given below

bookmark using fan (decorative) stitch

about 8" long
made using 70 tatting cotton

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1 mesh stick: #2 kn 19 knots in row

 

In foundation loop net 19 loops.

Rows 2-4 mesh stick: #3 kn 19 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 5 mesh stick: 3/8" 34 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops, net 6 knots in next loop, repeat to end of row, ending with net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.

Row 6 mesh stick: #3 kn 19 knots in row

 

Net 5 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops, repeat across row, ending with net 4 loops together.

Rows 7-11 mesh stick: #3 kn 19 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loop.

 

Repeat rows 5-11 until the bookmark is as long as desired.

 


POINT

Remaining rows mesh stick: #3 kn

 

Net 2 loops together, net 1 knot in each loop until 2 loops are left in row, net these last 2 loops together.

 

When there are 8 loops in row, cut thread from needle leaving a length about 5 inches long on the bookmark.

MAKING TASSEL

Cut 40 pieces of thread about 10 inches long. Put 5 pieces into each loop on the last row. When all loops are filled, adjust so that the ends are even and wrap a 12" length of thread around the strands about 7 times, about ½" from the end of the bookmark. Tie the ends of this thread together. Trim tassel ends evenly.


 

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