Tatting Demo number 1 of 3

[Harphoney]

This is really a new way of tatting ,,very interesting, btw i have the exact same shuttle :) Thankyou for the clear instruction.

[Loganfpscheats]

I think this is awesome to have - but quite honestly, i don't have the patience !! :(~~

[StephieJoD]

Thank you so much for posting your videos. I tried and tried to get the 'flip' and couldn't get it until I followed your instructions. Your method of forming the knots was much easier than other videos I've seen. Once I got a grasp of forming the knots, I was able to change the way I form the stitches to be more efficient.

[norhinks]

Hard to see...

[jdj4u]

I am beginner and I cannot figure out why I can't make a loop, every time I try to pull the shuttle thread to close the loop, it just knots and won't budge. Very frustrating!

Is there something I'm missing? Please help me. thanks for your help!

[amycsj]

@jdj4u I've taught lots of people, and that is the hardest part of tatting - perhaps the only hard part. There are two more videos by the same person, they may be helpful as well. The key is to hold the tension in the shuttle thread, make sure that is always straight and make sure the stitches can always slide on that thread - hope this helps!

[sarahnoreo]

I dont understand how to start. can u make a slowmo video and make it a close up?

[oojit007]

Thank goodness for people like teceyS3.

It's not the method I would choose to use either but if everyone did everything the same then life would be pretty dull and predictable.

[teceyS3]

My, my, but there are a lot of PO'd comments on here about her tatting method! She does use a differing method for making her stitches to be sure, but there is also English vs. Continental knitting. Her camera is a bit out of focus but her verbal instructions are clear. It would help to see her use a white cloth w/ black thread. There are many amateurs on YouTube who have made instructional videos- so she is free to do the same. I liked seeing a new method.

[Chevenoz]

This is ridiculous! She invented an awkward "give 'em the finger" method; can't pronounce the words properly, yet feels she is qualified to "instruct."

Oh, and for martirippe: That particular shuttle is available at any sewing or craft store for about $3. Incidentally; "tension" is provided by the fingers, not from a non-moving piece of equipment!

[tigress63]

Wow, you are a fantastic instructor. You are one of the best instructors I have seen on the web. Clear concise instructions and you show slow and fast. Absolutely excellent.

If I can make a suggestion...is there any way you could redo this video with a white pillow and black thread? The contrast would probably be easier to follow for the first half and on the more complex stitches, when you're joining the loop, it will stand out against the shuttle(?)

Again, absolutely excellent!!!

[doodles69ca]

Can't see the thread against your fingers. The camera isn't close enough,

AND the word picot, is pronounced, Pico, NOT Pi COT.

[martirippe]

Your instructions are very, very clear! Thank you. Would you mind sharing what type of shuttle you are using? It seems as though it definitely helps hold the tension. Thanks, again!

[VHZar]

Thank you very much!

[FarahnazMarker]

Thank you so much. your video was great help!

[writerbeck]

Your instructions are so helpful! Thank you very much!!

[tjw1963]

What do you do with the tails, knots or adding on if you should need to add more thread?

[amycsj]

Two responses:

1. tie the new thread to the old. Use clear nail polish to prevent fraying and trim the tails.

2. if you make the same pattern a lot, learn how much is needed to complete it and load the shuttle with the correct amount at the start.

[Scapergal]

Have never seen tatting done with this technique.  Looks much harder than the traditional way. Looks somewhat cumbersome for a beginner.

[darmilinoma]

This is great, but is it possible to have a demo showing it the easy way instead of the hard way?

[ancolie94]

so clear, so helpful, thank you !

[itsmeladyh]

great thank you

[nannylyn]

Such a relief to find a live demo.I have been struggling with a book.Thank you

[ednamaetrip]

hey! i love your shuttle! where did u find that lil gem? i never seen one w/the spin bobbin in the middle, handy!

[amycsj]

More info on this is on wikipedia, search for tatting and for picot. The external links are helpful.

[podrosolek]

thank you

[craftpals]

Thank you!

[raeadhani]

I do love to see Demo's like this. Unfortunately its a little difficult to see just what you're doing with the thread. The explanations help, but I find myself squinting to see the thread. Hopefully the 2nd or 3rd are a little closer. Thank you for posting these :)

[Mupenzi]

such useless information. What is this

[Sewicked]

It's an old form of lacemaking called tatting.

[amycsj]

Great, this is helpful. The pictures are hard to follow. Thanks