Basting RPL

On to the basting of a cord to the pattern template
supplies

• pattern
• cord
• rings/ flowers/ leaves what ever is applicable for embellishments
• contrasting color  thread (to cord and other element embellishments) for basting
• sharp needle to use with basting thread

Start off by threading needle and adding a knot to the end of the thread (the thread doesn't needle to be doubled up).

3 ring berries for Dec RPL

 

I have had a busy week of concert practice and performances and office party and too much stuff .   Now back to the tutorial I promised for the  holly berry December RPLAL (Romanian point lace along).  Making the set of 3 ring berries theses are three simple versions but of course you could always do the bullion grapes from the link at the bottom of the last post about rings.

For this tutorial I an using size 1/2 inch rings size 10 steel hook and size 10 crochet thread and the beads are a size 10 as well.  and 24 stitches per ring

Transferring pattern for RPL

 

There are several ways to transfer a pattern if you have an ink jet printer you can buy transfer paper at your local office supply store and just iron it on to the fabric.  If you have a light table ( or window) you can just trace it.   Makes the arm tired on the window and the pin has to be held at an odd angle so the ink doesn't run out.

RPLAL 2011 holly berry ornament December

My family has decided to make a few ornaments for the holidays.  My oldest daughter and I have drafted patterns together again to be able to share with my blog readers so if you would like to join my family in making ornaments please do and add your finished work to the RPL group on flicker or ravelry.