Wriggly Tree

This Wriggly Tree uses the simple curve technique used in Idrija Lace and other tape laces.  

The inside curves are not pinned but use a turning stitch which leaves the worker behind on the curve, with a twist on, and uses the last passive to act as a temporary worker.  Start at any point, I chose part way down the trunk for my start. 

If you choose a starting place in a busy spot, you find that the eye is drawn to the design, and the knotted ends are not as obvious as when you choose a simpler, and often easier, place where the eye is drawn to the knots. 

Originally this was designed as a Christmas tree, but lends itself to a fun way to practice making curves.  The edges can be made with a standard two twists around a pin, using 5 pairs, or using two workers which both go around the pin, changing places each time.  

Size 8cm.  Pairs x 5 or 6 pairs depending on edge stitch.  Thread : Idrija 30 which is a 30 wraps per centimeter  100% cotton thread. 

Techniques : Idrija Curve and a right angle corner at the top. See my Youtube channel for video on the Curve technique

More info on how to work my patterns -   https://www.youtube.com/@LesleysLace and join  ‘Lesley’s Lace’ Facebook page.