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While in the tradition of Japanese master craftsmen and artists none of us in present day would qualify to create our own designs, we nevertheless give it a shot. This pattern is an original of mine, not otherwise published to the best of my knowledge. It was created in honor of a dear friend whose passion is carousels. NEW NOTE: I have received many requests for the directions to make this ball - it is not difficult to follow from the photos, but for verbal instructions, click here. Want to get a Temari of your own? Here's how...
(Photos are of personal creations; all rights reserved and they may not be reused without permission.)
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Directions to
make Lois' Carousel:
Use a three inch diameter (24 cm circumference) ball. Wrap and
divide
in vertical 16ths with obi. Mark 1/2 between obi and each pole. Work
chrysanthemum/kiku
on 8 alternate lines from close to pole to mark pin for up to around
nine
to twelve rounds. Repeat on opposite pole, using the same 8 lines. For
obi,
on alternate lines from the pole work, work kiku from 1/2 to just below
obi
mark working approximately the same number of rounds that you worked on
the
canopy (poles). The actual number of rounds for each section is up to
you
depending on how the appearance of your ball is coming out as well as
color
and shading selections. Repeat from the opposite direction, weaving
under
and over as you cross the previously worked obi section.
Outline final round of each section with metallic thread - embellish
the
pole centers with metallic starbursts (or as you desire).
Please note - this is an original, not an interpreted pattern; all
rights
reserved. You may download one copy for personal not-for-profit use but
you
may not use this pattern for profit inluding sale of instructions or
completed
temari. Please refer to the copyright information regarding patterns
contained
within TemariKai.