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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Layered Ring Christmas Tree

I got the pattern done, and listed it for sale as a pdf file in my Etsy shop. Both the basic and the beaded versions are included in the pattern.

The basic concept of the tree is pretty simple, just one shuttle and ball of thread, but the pattern was a lot of work to finalize and write up. There is not a diagram with this pattern - it was just too hard to draw one that made sense with the 3 dimensional effect of this design.

I ran out of time to make more and better models of the tree, which in size 20 thread makes a nice size for earrings. Busy, busy with Christmas preparations - making cookies, wrapping gifts, practicing cello for the concert and Christmas Mass, and DH just volunteered me to bake 2 kinds of bars for his office potluck...but, it's all good fun!
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23 comments:

  1. CorinaDecember 15, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Lovely Christmas Trees!

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  2. LadytatsDecember 15, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    wow, Marilee, I will have to have that pattern. you say size 20 makes an earring? very nice!

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  3. HeatherDecember 15, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I love them they are so pretty!!!

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  4. Josie PassellDecember 15, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    They are wonderful.

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  5. KarrieannDecember 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    soooooo dang cute!!!

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  6. Tattin' KatDecember 15, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Would size 10 make a nice ornament? I sense some Christmas money getting spent early :)

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  7. Marilee RockleyDecember 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Thank you for the nice comments!

    In size 10, the tree is about 2 inches long.
    In size 20 the tree is about 1 and 1/2 inches long.

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  8. God's KidDecember 15, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Those are awesome Christmas trees! :)

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  9. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 15, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Adorable! I'm off to get my pattern!

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  10. Sumire Craft - すみれ手芸December 15, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    These are so lovely and gorgeous.
    *.@*

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  11. SuztatsDecember 15, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I love your tree pattern! Adorable for earrings, a necklace motif, or tree decorations!fleolg

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  12. Bree at "Bree's Way"December 15, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    wow, those are really different than any I have seen so far, very pretty, and good job :)

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  13. TAT19540December 15, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    love the tree. I'll put that on my list of things I want! Lol your hubby and mine do the same thing! I usually get elected to make truffles and fudge.

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  14. Margarets designer cardsDecember 16, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I love them they are gorgeous.
    Margaret

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  15. AniaDecember 16, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Beautiful Christmas tree! It's a great idea!

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  16. GunhildDecember 16, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Marilee, these are sooo beautiful trees !! Remind me on the russian way of tatting. Good idea, will try that! My favorite is the colored one!!

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  17. tattrldyDecember 16, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    These Christmas tress look amazing! Love the 3D look of them. The one that has the 'ornaments' is really an eye-catcher.Great job!

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  18. ClotatDecember 16, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    love the tree!!! amazing design..
    clau

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  19. slow designDecember 18, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Merry Christmas with that trees

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  20. KarenDecember 18, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Thank you Marilee! I'm almost finished with my first tree. It's fun to make and see the rings stack and lovely tree evolve. Great directions, too. I'm off to finish one and start more. Karen

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  21. UnknownDecember 19, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Lovely rings. Thanks for sharing it. It's really nice with its unique design.

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  22. SusanneDecember 22, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    They are so incredible beautiful.
    Merry Christmas from me.

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  23. tattrldyJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I got this pattern for Christmas! It was actually a gift from a swap partner on Ravelry. Woo hoo! I must have been a very good girl this year: )

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