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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Catherine Wheel Join - my video demo



I made this video to demonstrate how I make Catherine Wheel joins, because I find them really useful. This type of join forms a smooth curve with no dips or breaks when outlining another tatted element in a design. The video just shows a single ring being outlined in order to explain the basic process.

Examples of where I've used this type of join include the Boomerang earrings and the Amoeba Triangle. I also have another pattern in progress that uses it, so you'll be seeing more of this join.

To download a PDF file of still photos showing the steps of making this join, CLICK HERE.
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24 comments:

  1. MirandaMarch 17, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    That's great! I love CW joins, but I had never thought to pop the loop through; after tightening the first half, I always have to pull a second loop through from the front. Your way looks much easier.

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  2. FoxMarch 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Same as Miranda! Thanks for this... very useful! Video is very clear.
    Fox : )

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  3. Bree at "Bree's Way"March 17, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    excellent demo, ty so very much!!!

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  4. Jane S.March 17, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Thank you for putting up the video. I've never attempted that kind of join before but I'll certainly give it a try now, it looks so smooth and tidy.

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  5. Tat-a-RendaMarch 18, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Thank you for the video. I have used this join a few time before but for each time, I need to refer to the instructions that I have printed out. Seeing a visual of it makes it so much clearer.

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  6. FrivoleMarch 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Thank you so much Yarnplayer! I love the look of that join and will give it a try on my next project. It will be a very useful new technique to know. Am I right in thinking that this would also prevent a colour "blip" on the underside?

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  7. SunelaMarch 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Thank you so sharing this video. Even though I have learned a lot of techniques through written instructions, I prefer visuals. I have a better idea of CW joins now.

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  8. Carol Schockling LaweckiMarch 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I have heard of the Catherine Wheel join, but I didn't know how to do it. Thank you for putting the video up. The join does look much smoother than a shuttle join. I will have to give this a try. :)

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  9. Marilee RockleyMarch 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you all for the nice comments. I hope to make some patterns available that use this kind of join, so I needed to show people how to do it. I learned it myself from the diagrams at Debbie Arnold's website:
    http://www.ds9designs.com/patterns_free.shtml

    Yes, Frivole, there is no color blip on either side.

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  10. MartyMarch 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Thank you! That's the clearest I've ever seen the CW join demonstrated. I think I can finally do it now!

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  11. StringyDogsMarch 18, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Perhaps you should change your name to Yarnmeister! That is wonderful-it is one of the best looking joins I have seen. You are a doll for sharing.

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  12. shannon_in_loveMarch 18, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    it was so great to actually see that technique in action. THANK YOU SO DARN MUCH!!!!

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  13. RidgewomanMarch 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I really appreciate visuals. I’m a visual learner; although, I can learn from a book; but, visual is MUCH better. Haven’t used this join at all...but I will give it a go...
    thanks again, bj

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  14. Art by JoyMacMarch 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Many thanks for this video...it certainly helps to actually see someone working this Catherine Wheel Join
    Hugs
    Joy in OZ

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  15. Kathy NiklewiczMarch 19, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Excellent video! I had no idea what a Catherine Wheel Join was or what it is used for! I had heard of it but never investigated. It looks like it could be used in many situations. The old cliche "A picture [video] is worth a thousand words" certainly applies here!

    I am constantly amazed at these 'unusual' but cool techniques. You certainly make it look easy! My only question is: Where did it get that name?

    I also think it's great that you are teaching some classes. And, as usual, you keep on taking tatting to 'new frontiers' with your unique artistic designs.

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  16. zarinaMarch 21, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    That is innovative. I am impress that tatting was supposedly to be a dying craft but there is so many new techniques that has been brought up.

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  17. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What a fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to do this video as it makes it very clear how to do the join. I have not used it before but feel confident now to give it a try.

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  18. tatting-marieMarch 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Your video shows us a very clear picture of how to do the CW. I have never used it, but will from now on. Love the fact that there is no "color blip" involved. Many thanks!

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  19. CindyMarch 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks for the video. Would this join be used in patterns that don't specifically state to use it? It seems like it could be used in many patterns I've done for a neater/flatter look. Thanks again :)

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  20. SherryMarch 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I have just learned and been doing the Lark's Head Knot for regular joins, which look EXACTLY the same but is for UP joins -- this is basically a DOWN join Lark's Head Knot! Both end up looking like you've just continued tatting double stitches but VOILE! there's an INVISIBLE JOIN! Thanks SO MUCH for the CLEAR HD video and EXCELLENT directions added - so EASY to follow!
    ~Tatikan

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  21. UmintsuruMarch 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I just saw this video. Thank you so much. Never knew what this was done. Thanks to you, now I do. A video makes it so much easier to visualize.

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  22. crazyQstitcherNovember 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Thank you for sharing this method. Both video and PDF are great. I've printed the PDF for a reminder.
    I recently tatted a motif and had juggled the piece about trying to connect the outer and inner parts. Your way is so easy and neat.

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  23. DorARTtheaSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    What a fantastic knot!It is completely new technique for me. Thank you for sharing this method!

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