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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Biography and Dedication
- Introduction
- What is Split Ring Tatting Technique
- Traditional Tatting vs Split Ring Tatting Technique Comparison
- Step by Step Direciton to Make a 5DS/5DS Split Ring
- A Note About Tension
- Written Pattern Directions for Split Ring Tatting
- Reverse Double Stitch
- Three Methods to Tat Split Rings Physically
- Variations of Split Ring Tatting Technique:
- Use of One or Two Colors of Thread
- Use of Picots
- Use of Space or No Space of Thread Between Split Rings
- Even Split Ring Tatting
- Uneven Split Ring Tatting
- Introduction to Take-Off Rings(TOR's)
- Intro/Guide/Key to Split Ring Visual Patterns:
- Key Points of Visual Patterns
- Regularly Tatted Rings as Seen in Visual Patterns--Including Take Off Rings
- Split Rings in Visual Patterns
- Colored Letters in Visual Patterns
- Direction of Arcs
- Visual Pattern Clues as to Use of Frontside/Backside Tatting
- Visual Pattern Clues as to When to Reverse Work
- Step by Step Instructions as to How to Read Visual Patterns, Ex. A
- Step by Step Instructions as to How to Read Visual Patterns, Ex. B
- Special Construction & Enhancement Techniques:
- All Rings are Tatted with No-Space of Thread Between Rings
- Picot Size--Use of Joining Picots
- Joining Tools
- Use of an Extra Half Stitch on First Portion of Split Rings and Regular Rings
- Dropping the Shuttle Through the ring Before Closing the Ring on "Frontside" Ring Elements
- Closing Rings to Achieve a Specific Shape: Teardrop vs Round Shape
- Neatening the Rings and Stitches
- Use of Frontside/Backside Tatting and Joining Technique Strategies
- Variables that Dictate Which Join(Up or Down) to Use
- Path of the Pattern
- Bookmark vs Edging Pattern
- PATTERNS