![]() ![]() The same design that’s used to make the pendant shown here can also be used to make a pair of matching earrings, in the same colors or in colors that are complementary. Work it in two bright colors as shown or work it in a single color for a simpler design. It can be used as an appliqué or as the basis for a piece of tatted jewelry. Tatted Butterflyĭesigner Ororo offers several affordable tatting patterns including this adorable butterfly. The most difficult part of the pattern is getting the exact right curve to follow a T-shirt neckline, but it doesn’t have to be perfect! The tatted portion of the work is about 7″ long, and the finished piece is approximately 17″ long. ![]() This beautiful tatted necklace incorporates basic stitches including chains, picots and tat rings. Image via Craftsy member Marilee Rockley 2. Ripple Tatted Necklace This tutorial includes a description of a variety of different needle tatting patterns, one of which she sells in her own shop. Ladybug Lines offers a free needle tatting tutorial to give you the basics of how this technique is done. Tatting is typically done on a shuttle, but it can also be done on a needle. Image via Craftsy member Ladybug Lines 1. If you know how to tat or want to learn, we’ve got some patterns! The core difference is in the tool: you use shuttles in tatting instead of hooks. This can be anything from a zippered pouch (such as the kind made for makeup storage), a tackle box, or specialty storage solutions designed for tatting or other small crafts.If you love crochet but are interested in branching out into something different, it might be time to try tatting! This fun technique has many similarities to crochet, especially to vintage crochet lace and thread crochet. While completely optional, it's nice to have a small pouch or container to keep all of your tatting supplies handy in one place. These types of needles are usually sold in a multipack of several sizes, too, so there's plenty of options for all the different sizes of thread you may want to use. They also generally have a less sharp point (without being completely blunt) versus hand sewing needles meant for sewing cloth, which makes it easier to slide between or around the tatted stitches without piercing the tatting thread, which is crucial to getting those ends through without fighting it so much. I've found that gold eye embroidery needles are a good choice, as they have a fairly large eye space and a smooth taper. To finish a piece seamlessly you must sew the ends in with a hand needle. Small embroidery scissors are best because they fit in a small kit easily, and the sharp points make precisely snipping threads after hiding the ends much easier, like these premium gold handled DMC embroidery scissors.Ĭlover Gold Eye Embroidery Needles - $2.50 Scissors Gold DMC Embroidery Scissors - $9.25 ![]() My personal favorite is Handy Hands Lizbeth threads.ģ. If you don't know the difference between tatting thread and other threads, and why it's especially important for beginners, read my post on tatting threads here. I always recommend starting with a #10 tatting thread in a variegated color that is not too dark or too light. Thread Lizbeth Tatting Threads in #10 - $4.50 There are a lot of different styles of shuttles on the market with subtle differences between them, and the only way to know what style is going to be most comfortable for you is to try them!Ģ. (The other colors are tempting, I know, but trust me, stick with the pearl colors only!) If you want to go ahead and save some time and shipping costs, getting a second shuttle in a different style is a good choice, too. My personal choice is the Handy Hands Aerlit shuttle, but only in the pearl colors. I recommend starting with a bobbin style shuttle that has a tiny hook on the end, as I find these are easiest for beginners, and the hook is very convenient. You may even have some of them already on hand!Īerlit Tatting Shuttle in Grape Ice - $3.75 So here is my shopping guide for beginning shuttle tatters! These are the supplies I bring to classes when I teach students, to get them started off right. Beginning any new craft adventure starts with finding the right supplies, and that can feel daunting when you aren't sure exactly what you need or where to find it. ![]()
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