Tiny Magic

This small doily was one of my favorites and I was delighted to be able to make the pattern tiny enough to fit into the acrylic holder. When I first saw it all stretched and starched, it reminded me of the magic that would spray out of Cinderella's fairy godmother's wand in various videos. So I decided to call it magic.

Here are the instructions:

about 5 yards tatting thread

315 knots

2.75" diameter

Remember to tie a connecting knot (CK) at the end of each round to form the last loop of that round.

Well Center

Round 1

                mesh stick: 1/4"
Form a grommet with 15 loops, the last one tied by hand with a connecting knot (CK). (15 loops in the round)

 

Round 2

                mesh stick: 1/4"
Net 1 more knot in loop formed by CK.  Net 2 knots all other loops.  Last loop tied by hand with a CK. (30 loops in the round)

 

Rounds 3-5

                mesh stick: #0 knitting needle

Net 1 knot in each loop. (30 loops in each round)

Skirt Increase Stitch

Round 6

                mesh stick: 1/4"
Net 3 more knots in the loop formed by the CK, skip a loop, *net 4 knots in the next loop, skip the next loop*; repeat from * to *. (60 loops in the round)

 

Rounds 7-8

                mesh stick: #0 knitting needle
Net 1 knot in each loop. (60 loops in each round)