Today’s task is to prepare for teaching a class/workshop on
reading patterns. I’ll be looking at how patterns have been published over the
years. I’ll be pointing people to the Antique Pattern Library. How I make notes
to follow as I tat a pattern will include browsing the tattered pieces of paper
and a glance at mark-up on my tablet. Maybe even how to create a pattern from a
finished piece of lace such as this mat.
I’m hoping there will be a student who is well-versed in
basic Design Principles and Elements and such. I do not have a visual arts
degree. If a student who has that training can add to discussions, it makes the
class that much more enjoyable. Bottom line for me as a teacher here: create
lace you love. Whether that means you tat free form, tat from verbal
instructions, tat from vintage pattern notation, tat from diagrams, my hope is
that you tat!
Interesting to explore the different kinds of patterns available now. So many options. The old fashioned pattern can boggle the mind now, but I have used them without translating.
ReplyDeleteI found myself translating most patterns. Seems my brain never learns something unless I can restate the information. My preference for published patterns: diagram with stitch counts and text explaining element set up.
DeleteThis can be quite a vast and interesting topic for discussion, especially since videos are preferred to text today. What are those encircled numbers?
ReplyDeleteVideos explain, but I have to have my notes. I would be watching the video every time I sit down to tat! The encircled numbers are my labeling for joins. This photo is an excerpt from the Pointed Edging pattern. I had to label joins at the join and previous picot to keep on the correct path. I use these notes when the pattern changes directions and joins to previous bits of motifs.
DeleteSometimes I just use a sticky note to keep my place in the 'prose' of a vintage pattern and tat it right from the book, and sometimes I do a lot of scribbling on paper. It depends on the pattern. This class sounds like a lot of fun. There is a lot of possility for discussion and everyone should go home with new ideas to try.
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With 2 1/2 hours to teach, I'm hopeful everyone should be able to whatever "beginner " pattern they wish!
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