self-closing mock ring on the needle

[Ellen]

Thank you, Rachael. I will gather my gumption and give it a try. I'm so grateful to have your advice!

[Ellen]

Oh, Rachael, I am not getting it right, and I am so frustrated! I tatted the first ring and first part of the chain. Then, I switched to the second needle. I had already threaded that needle with extra thread before I started. I put my double stitches for the floating ring on the second needle and made a nice ring--but it's completely separate from the work on my first needle! DUH! I know I'm not doing this right, but I don't know what I should do.

Do you think you could explain this in really basic steps for me? I think the " cut from the ball thread" term is what I'm messing up. Before I started this project, I cut thread from the ball and threaded it onto the second needle. It sounded like I'd need a lot of thread on that second needle, so I wound a bunch on a bobbin to use with that needle. Was that wrong? I guess I don't understand what it means to cut thread from the ball for the second needle.

I wish I could sit next to you while you show me. I imagine others could get quite a chuckle out of how I've distorted and misinterpreted the helpful tips I've received. I still want to make the pretty pattern, though. Sigh.

[sarahwood8]

I had the same problems with the same pattern. It is difficult to figure out how to do floating rings off of chains! I can't do it yet... : (

[janet6567]

Ferhoodled. . .what a perfect description for how I feel sometimes when trying to learn a technique! If anyone can get you unferhoolded, it's Rachael!

[Judy]

Rachael has made a video on a different thread showing how to do this floating rings technique for needles. I think this thread got finished, or continued there. Hope you got your angels finished. Let us know. Later readers... look for "floating" or "thrown rings" for needle tatters.

[Lynn]

Ellen, your second needle should be threaded on the opposite end of the thread your first needle is on. It is one continuous length of thread, not two separate threads.

[sarahwood8]

Here's the link to Rachael's awesome video. I can do it now! Thanks again to Rachael!
http://www.intatters.com/showthread....4345#post84345

[Ellen]

Thank you, Rachael. Her video, which I think did wind up in a different thread that also connected with this topic, was extremely helpful! I sat down at the computer with my needles and thread, and I made a floating ring! Then, I looked at the next part of the pattern, and I decided it should be on hold until I have developed a little more expertise. It's always great to have something to which to look forward!

[Judy]

Hooray! One floater accomplished!