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Mussels
You can create a wonderful make from the wavy elements. It is done without breaks of the thread on two needles. Make the main chain. Make the imposition on the chain in the opposite direction.
 
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Then tighten strongly the internal side of the mussel by the thread.
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Set a very large bead in the middle on the same thread and trim it by the small beads around.
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The first element of the make is ready. Lead the needles out along the center of the make
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The second and all the following elements of the mussel are made by parts. First, make the upper part of the mussel.
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Make an imposition when you return.
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Make the lower part of the mussel the same way. Make an imposition when you come back.
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Tighten the internal side of the mussel by both threads and set the middle-bead on the needle by small beads.
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You can alternate the elements of the mussel in different consequence.
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