![]() ![]() Traditional tatting uses an abundance of picots to achieve a lacy effect, but more modern tatting uses fewer picots. Picot - P Picots are tiny loops of thread between double stitches which may be either decorative, or may be used to join elements of tatting together. Tatting may be made exclusively with rings or combined with chains. Ring - R A ring is a continuous circle of double stitches. See also Lark's Head Knot LHKĬhain - CH A chain is a string of double stitches used to link rings together or to form design elements. Thread referred to as tatting thread is usually size 80.ĭouble Stitch - DS The double stitch is formed in 2 halves and is the basis for all tatting. No Victorian lady would ever tat with anything coarser than size 40, but things have changed and modern tatting will typically use size 20 or 30. Linen and similar threads that are "nubby" make it impossible to close rings and are unsuitable as is polyester thread which binds too much for rings to close. This includes quilting thread, sewing thread and embroidery thread. A hard twist thread like crochet cotton or tatting thread works best, but any thread that is even and can withstand being pulled without breaking, can be used. Tatting thread: Anything from crochet cotton to the finest sewing thread can be used for tatting. Shuttles often have a hook or point at the front which can be used for joining. Others have a detachable bobbin, which holds the thread. Some have an oblong shape with a fixed center post the top and bottom come together at the tips with a narrow space though which the thread is wound. ![]() A shuttle is a device used to hold thread when tatting. ![]()
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