Making an 8 Pair crossing. Versions 1 and 2.

Two different ways to cross four leaf tallies, or plaits around a pin. This involves 8 pairs of bobbins, each pair is moved as if it were one bobbin so not as bad as having to figure out all 16 bobbins individually!

An easy way to use the formula is to place a ruler or piece of paper underneath the line you are working so you only follow one line at a time. To get one in the wrong place will alter the tensions further along and if you are using colour trails, that will be more obvious if you go wrong.

Leaf Tally flower using an eight pair crossing. Version 1

https://youtu.be/8IWHr8ywx_4?si=MiqTiMOqCDHT7H5Y

This version uses a simple weave style crossing which finishes with the pairs on the opposite side to the start.

Counting the pairs from the left, pick up no 4 pair, weave it over 5, under 6, over 7, under 8. Pick up no 3 pair, weave it under 4, over 5, under 6, over 7. Pick up no 2 pair, weave it over 3, under 4, over 5, under 6, over 7, under 8. Place pin in center. Pick up no 1 pair, weave it under 2, over 3, under 4, over 5, under 6, over 7. Pick up no 2 pair, weave it over 3, under 4, over 5, under 6. Pick up no 1 pair, weave it under 2, over 3, under 4, over 5. Tension. Leaf Tall
y eight pair crossing. Version 2

https://youtu.be/OC45Io2pARU?si=EvjODskUwBXxuBi2

This version creates a rounded center with two pairs travelling around the edge of the crossing and all pairs finish on the opposite side to the start.

Cross pair 4 over 5

Lift pair 4 over 3, pair 6 over 5.

Lift pair 2 over 3, pair 6 over 7.

Lift pair 4 over 3, pair 6 over 5.

Lift pair 4 over 5.

Lift pair 2 over 1, pair 4 over 5.

Lift pair 6 over 5, pair 8 over 7.

Lift pair 2 over 3, pair 6 over 8.

Place pin in center. Tension lightly.

Lift pair 2 over 1, pair 3 over 4.

Lift pair 5 over 6, pair 8 over 7.

Lift pair 4 over 5.

Lift pair 4 over 3, pair 6 over 5.

Lift pair 2 over 3, pair 6 over 7.

Lift pair 4 over 3, pair 6 over 5.

Lift pair 4 over 5.

Tension.

See Bridget M. Cook's book 'Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace'

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