diamond mesh patterns
BOOKMARK
using Cube (decorative) stitch

Designed by Rita F. Bartholomew
Instructions given below

bookmark using cube (decorative) stitch

about 8" long
made using 70 tatting cotton

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1 mesh stick: #6 kn 6 knots in row

 

In foundation loop net 6 loops.

Row 2 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 2 knots in each loop.

Row 3 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 4 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 2 loops together, net 1 more knot in those 2 loops, repeat across row.

Row 5 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loops.

Row 6 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in first loop, * net 2 loops together, net 1 more knot in those 2 loops*; repeat across row, ending with net 1 knot in last loop.

Rows 7-30 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Repeat rows 3-6.

Row 31 mesh stick: #7 kn 12 knots in row

 

Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 32 mesh stick: #7 kn 5 loops in row

 

Without mesh stick, net 2 loops together. Now with mesh stick net 2 loops together across 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 8 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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