Tatting is a skill that results in a beautiful, delicate lace.  You can use different tools to perform the skill such as the tatting shuttle, a tatting needle, or cro-tatting which combines a long needle with a crochet hook on the end.  Generally you use a small thread to make it. 

I’ve always wanted to learn how to Tat.  I used to watch my Cousin Amy do tatting and it always fascinated me.  The thread was so tiny and she used a shuttle.   When I wanted to find some tatting needles at my local craft stores, no one knew what I was talking about.  It made me a little sad that this craft is not known today, especially at a craft store. When I finally found this set of tatting needles at Joann’s one day, I was thrilled.    

Here’s my first try at tatting.  I made a flower with some beads.  It took some time to get the tension right and keep consistent stitches.  I like it a lot, it reminds me of crocheting. 

I hope you give it a try.

Have a great day!

Carolyn  🙂