How to Work a Solid Leaf and Open Flower Tatting Insertion

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create the leaves.

   Each of the six leaves forming a circle is composed of 4 double, 2 purl, separated by 2 double, 4 double (the first and last purl of each leaf must be joined in the manner before explained), and the centre of each circle forms a wheel.
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   Step 2: Create the flower.

   The flower has four leaves.
   
   Each leaf consists of 6 double, II purl, separated each by 1 double, and again 6 double; each leaf is filled up with button-hole stitches in fine cotton. , Turn several times the thread which joins the leaves, and work button-hole stitches round it. , Do this by knotting them together, or by making 1 purl longer than the others, and by drawing the next figure through. , The crochet border on each side of the tatting consists of six rows, which are plainly seen in the illustration.
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   Step 3: Form the circle in the centre of this flower.

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   Step 4: Join the flowers and the circles.

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   Step 5: Add a crocheted border.

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