I’ve loved the look of tatting for awhile now after coming across some amazing pieces around the web and bookmarking several sites. After finding this great video tutorial from TotusMel and seeing the needle tatting technique (vs. the shuttle type) I thought, “Hey I think I can actually do that! It looks a bit like working a backwards loop cast-on in knitting”.
Also the needles are inexpensive and I already have several things of crochet cotton in the stash so minimal investment is always a plus for me. Sat down with the video and had this flower done in no time! I also had ribbon and some jump rings already so a quick new pendant necklace was made.
This is a 2nd one I made and it’s a bit less wonky than the first.
I also took a stab at making Yarnplayer’s Tatted Ring. But I didn’t have fine enough yarn so mine is only half.
I’ve already started a few other pieces, I’m hooked.
Ooo, make me some!! ;D
Hmmm.. I know that I have tatting thread from an estate sale sewing box I received – I wonder if there are any needles in it! I love your necklace.. its beautiful!
wow, that’s amazing!! the necklace and ring are so, so pretty.
You always seem to make the prettiest yarn jewelry. This one is so cute it makes me almost want to learn to tat. I repeat, almost.
I love your blog!
Wow ! That looks great! You know, I never really knew what tatting was or what the results looked like. I’m gonna have to check that out!
BTW, where did you get the tatting needle?
Oh no! Now I need to try it! I’d been wondering lately about making homemade patches for clothing, and this should work nicely!
I love it! It has such a celtic vibe to it : )
Thanks everyone! SoKnitpicky- I got the tatting needle at Hobby Lobby. They sell a set of 4 for about $12. Even better if you have a coupon!
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/tatting-needle-set-739664/
That’s lovely. I tried tatting years ago with the shuttle but just couldn’t get the hang of it. I will need to try the needle method. Thanks for the video link.
Cool, I in the end stumbled on a website about this! I was daydreaming about it this morning and now I encounter this site. Coincidence alright. keep going on…
I just stumbled on your site searching for a size 6 tatting needle. You and I started needle tatting around the same time. Isn’t it great. I have learned a lot since those early days, but funny enough I also started with Totus Mei’s flower. I have since learned shuttle tatting as well. Nice work on your blog. I will have to check back periodically.