Split rings and Josephine chains were substituted for the turtle-back braid. Sample tatted with Flora 20. Abbreviations: R = ring CH = chain SR = split ring J CH = Josephine chain (1st half of ds is flipped, 2nd half is not) RW = reverse work DNRW = do not reverse work Instructions: Braid: (shown in burgundy) *SR 2 - 2 - 2 / 2 - 2 - 2). DNRW. SR 6 / 6. DNRW. SR 2 - 2 - 2 / 2 - 2 - 2. DNRW. J CH 4. DNRW. ** Repeat from * to ** for desired length Row 1: R 5 + (to 1st p on braid) 3+ (to next p on braid) 5. RW. *CH 5 - 5. RW R 5 + (to next p on braid) 3 + (to next p on braid) 5. RW. ** Repeat from * to ** for length of braid. Row 2: R 5 - 5 - 5 - 5. RW. CH 5 + (to p on chain of Row 1) 5. RW. Repeat these 2 rows for length needed. Row 3: As Row 1, but connected to opposite side of braid. Row 4: As Row 2, but connected to Row 3. Any questions? You are welcome to email me: AKTATTER@aol.com Tatting is NOT a lost art! Visit the Learning Center |