January Cross 2019

Have I mentioned that I ordered several of the Lizbeth Metallic threads? Have I mentioned that they are easy to tat with? I have? Oh. Well, here I go again


I’ve used a few but not all of them yet. In ‘December Tatting’ I used Lizbeth Metallic Silver #311 and Turquoise Green #321. In ‘Old Snowflake in New Thread’ I used Antique Gold # 328 and Raspberry Pink #316. Now I’m using Violet #315.

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to tat but I knew I wanted to use the Violet in something not too big that doesn’t take too long to make and nothing too complicated. I like to have bookmarks on hand because they are easy to mail and they work for so many occasions, so this what I set out to do. I like to make crosses, but not the same ones every time. So I made a new one.

January Cross 2019 on wandasknottythoughts
January Cross 2019

I’m amazed at myself – I used this metallic thread to design a new pattern. I didn’t start with a cotton thread of any size, I started with this. The biggest issue I had was trying to count the stitches. The glittery thread makes it a little hard to see the stitches in lamplight.

I was very inspired when I named this cross – January Cross 2019 (LOL!) I guess a name is just a designation to differentiate one like item from another, so it doesn’t have to be poetic, right?

After using the metallic thread I made this pattern in Lizbeth Purple Medium #632 size 20. It came out a bit smaller than the ones in the metallic thread even though Handy Hands claims it is similar is size to size 20. Similar is the keyword.

January Cross 2019 Lizbeth Purple Med #632 on wandasknottythoughts
January Cross 2019 Lizbeth Purple Med #632

I’m happy with this cross. It has four thrown rings and two split rings but still an easy pattern to tat. I’ve written this out. If you are interested in getting the pattern (versions 1 & 2) check them out on the My Patterns page.

“You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and discovery, and always challenge yourself to try new things.” Nate Berkus
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20 thoughts on “January Cross 2019”

  1. Your January Cross is very delicate looking! I like thrown rings, and I’m getting better at split rings. I haven’t tried them with the metallic threads, but I’m willing to give it a go!

  2. This cross is very lovely! Could you please send me the pattern for the January Cross?
    Thank you!
    Beverly Tonguis

  3. My little sister would love to make these to sell at a small annual booth we go to- could she use your pattern please? Thank you for your time!!

    1. Chris, yes, your sister can use the pattern. I would love to see how they come out for her.

  4. I would like to outchase the pattern if its for sale. I is beautiful. I may even try the metallic thread.

    Thanks for sharing this

    1. Thanks for asking about this pattern. I didn’t realize it wasn’t available. I have fixed that. Messed up some others, but that one is available.

    1. Thank you, Deborah! The January 2019 Cross pattern is on My Patterns page. If you have trouble with it on your phone, try a computer.

    1. Thank you, Janet. Both versions of the January Cross can be found on the My Patterns page on my blog. If you have trouble with them on your phone, you might try a computer.

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