Tatting Tip: Keeping Tension after a Reverse
How to keep your tension tight after reversing work, or between each ring and chain.
Tag Archives: double stitch
Tatting Tip: A Crocheter’s Hand Position
Crocheters often find a modified hand position more comfortable to tat with.
Tatting Tip: Which is the Right Side?
Are you puzzled by which side of your tatting is the right side? Read on for an easy way to tell which side is the front side of the stitches.
Tatting Tip: Which Half Double Stitch is Which
This picture tutorial will help you identify each half of the double stitch separately.
Starting with Two Threads and Hiding Ends Under Picots
This tutorial with video shows how to start tatting with two threads and hide ends in a way that creates less bulk. Also covers hiding ends under picots.
Adding a Second Thread and Hiding Ends
This tutorial, with video, shows you how to add a second thread to your tatting project after you have begun tatting and how to hide the ends, including a pattern to try your new skill.
Reading Patterns and Making Projects, Part 1
This tutorial goes step-by-step how to read tatting patterns, focusing on ring-only patterns. Includes clear instructions to tat a daisy, butterfly and a simple edging.
Tatting Vocabulary Primer
A brief explanation of several basic tatting terms. Focus is on terms used so far in the Absolute Beginner Tatting Series.