Opening true rings, split rings and rings without picots

Dare I say it - rings are easy to open.... once you know how! It doesn't matter whether it's a true ring, a split ring or a ring without picots. This tutorial demonstrates how to open them.
Time stamps!
0:00 Introduction
0:42 The basics of a true ring
1:00 The basics of a split ring
1:26 The loom is key!
2:35 Identifying stitches and finding the core
3:51 Use a crochet hook to separate the stitches
5:22 Use the crochet hook to pull the core thread up
5:48 Opening the base of the ring
7:12 Loosening the first stitch
8:18 Undoing the second side of the split ring
9:30 Opening a ring without picots
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[@shuttletatting]

I have been tatting for almost 30 years and consider myself an advanced tatter. In the past several months, I have posted tutorials for the beginner. In a recent exchange with a viewer, I made the comment that every person learns differently (and teaches differently). Opening rings is one of those skills I consider to be an intermediate skill, or at least, I did before watching your video here. THANK YOU so much for your crystal clear explanation of how to do this. I am a very tight tatter, so I try very hard not to make mistakes in my work, just so I won't have to open rings!!! Now I don't have to worry about that! Thank you! Your videos are very helpful, to the beginner and to those who have been tatting for decades. 🙂

[@NooBearAus]

You are SO right - everyone learns differently, and as tatters we all have different preferences. Something I try to remind people of. Just because it works for one person doesn't mean it's going to suit everyone. I'm happy my video helped you.🙂

[@leannsteele5135]

Thanks so much
This was very helpful. I love watching you.

[@NooBearAus]

Thank you! ❤️

[@nancybeauvois6548]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@NooBearAus]

You're welcome

[@nahidharati9942]

Thank you very much ❤

[@NooBearAus]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@lorellemorris4584]

Many thanks

[@NooBearAus]

You're welcome!

[@parandzemtakiryan4772]

😄🙄🥴💐

[@NooBearAus]

👍

[@kryzie3931]

would this work if u use a really thin thread? cause i 'm working with 12wd size atm i have a different method to do it but is alot more harder and yours seems better and faster then mine but my questions is could this work on the thread i'm using and not ripped it when pulling it? oh and ty for all the wonderful tips and vids u make i love them!

[@NooBearAus]

Yes, you just need to be gentle and don't tat too tightly...and be really careful when you pull! 🤣 I'm so pleased you're enjoying the videos, thank you!