Smp = small picot
-- = large picot
+ = join
Instructions:
Wind off about 1-1/2 yards of thread from the ball
and cut. Thread tatting needle, and leave about a 4 inch tail. String on
1 bead with beading needle or stiffen end of thread with bee's wax. For "rings
only" begin 1st ring as follows:
Head:
R 5, bead (for nose), 10,--1,--1 [make two2" picots for ears], 5, -1(tp), 4, cl R.
Body:
R 4 + 15, -1 [tp to mark tail], 13, -1, -1 [smp for feet], 8, cl R. Cut & tie
After final ring, weave both thread ends back through the last few stitches.
Pull off a very small piece of cotton and roll it between
thumb and forefinger to shape into a cotton ball for the tail (or use a ready made pom-pom). Place just a small amount of glue on the small picot that marks the tail. Press the cotton ball firmly into the glue and let dry. Glue the eye on with a small amount of adhesive. Press firmly for about a minute and let try.
* a hairy thread can also be used for a fun and interesting look to give the appearance of fur. For example, Rainbow Gallery distributes
a variety of fiber blends (100% natural fibers) for needlepoint and cross-stitch projects, which include wool, alpaca,mohair, etc. they are sold on small cards of 10 to 24 yards. If using a hairy or thicker thread, switch to a large (#3) tatting needle. Increase amount of thread by approx. 1 yard and use 4 first half-hitches instead of a
bead for the nose
Brenda Caldwell-Bonilla Progait@worldnet.att.net
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