Searching for Pentagram pattern

[CreatingMeUK]

Hi everyone,

I have been searching for patterns for a tatted pentagram or other protection symbols or reiki symbols but so far I am mostly coming up short.

If I can't find one I'll have a go at coming up with something myself (I'm getting ahead of myself as a beginner )

[Catriona]

a pentagram would be rather hard to do without having a frame since tatting is naturally curved. I would think the easiest way would be to make a wire pentagram frame and cover it with double stitches. There are tutorials on how to cover rings you can use to learn the technique.

[TotusMel]

I actually did one quite some time ago, but didn't write up the pattern, nor can I find a photo. It was done weaved celtic style with chains with rings at the ends. After I made the star shape I made a large ring that went through all the edge rings. I did the same thing to make a star of david too ( http://www.etsy.com/transaction/6175665 ) It's not the same as a pattern, but I thought the info might help you work up your own pattern.

[frakira]

I did the same thing to make a star of david too ( http://www.etsy.com/transaction/6175665 )

Wow, I like your pattern.. which method for creating chains did you use?

[TotusMel]

Wow, I like your pattern.. which method for creating chains did you use?

I was experimenting with a double twist on each stitch. It's really time consuming so I don't use the technique much. It does create a neat effect and stiffer chains and rings which is perfect for these designs though.

[dark_writer90]

I was experimenting with a double twist on each stitch. It's really time consuming so I don't use the technique much. It does create a neat effect and stiffer chains and rings which is perfect for these designs though.

How did you do the double twist?

[soyloquesoy]

How did you do the double twist?

Look for instructions for "balanced double stitch" I think it is the same thing. Here is Karen's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv6YFXRU-Xk

Here is a thorough explanation by Ruth Perry: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...QU-9NbxOnObbSQ

Edited to add: I am a shuttle tatter, and these links are for the shuttle. Totus Mel probably did it with her needle!

[Sherongb]

Got to thinking about this and check out the thread on Tiny Platonic Solids (if I remember the title right), they are not flat but are 3D. But I think I remember a pentagram there, if not for a pendant they might work for earrings.

[shannon_in_love]

what about ruth perry's celtic star with a bds chain atound the outside joining the points.

http://tat-calendar.blogspot.com/200...tic-stars.html

[AnneB]

You could trace out the edge using splitrings.