How to Read Tatting Patterns
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- How 3 common methods of tatting patterns work, and how to read and apply them. Please keep in mind that this is quite a bit along in my tatting series, so at this point I'm going to assume that you already know how to make the basic tatting knot, and that it slides properly, that you know how to make a ring with just a shuttle, and with a shuttle and a ball, and that you know how to make and join picots. If you don't, I would probably suggest that you go back to those videos I have previously made, or any of the others on UA-cam, and become comfortable with making them before digging too far into reading patterns. :)
Again, I am goin to err on the side of "long and potentially boring" instead of "short, sweet, and possibly skipping over something you wanted to know." I figure you can always skip ahead, but you can't pause and expand.
Here are some links for tools and materials like the ones I am using in this video. Not all are readily available on Amazon, so I have included some suitable replacements. If you would like links unaffiliated with Amazon, please scroll down. Also note that these are Amazon Affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I potentially earn a very small commission from qualifying purchases.
DMC Pearle Thread size 12: amzn.to/41Ag4gc
DMC Cotton size 10: amzn.to/48yqnUi
Lacis Large (3 ⅝") Tatting Shuttle: amzn.to/4aDBHAD
Small Tatting Shuttle with removable bobbin: amzn.to/3tDrMKr
Small "click" Style Tatting Shuttles, set of 2: amzn.to/478FbIp
Crochet Hook Set for joining picots: amzn.to/3RWfczi
If you would like alternatives to Amazon, here are some unaffiliated links to storefronts that I use often:
www.lacis.com
www.vansciverbobbinlace.com
Links:
www.antiquepat...
www.gutenberg.org
The Encyclopedia of Needlework on Archive.org archive.org/de...
The Encyclopedia of Needlework just published, page by page, on its own website
encyclopediaof...
Here are some links for tools and materials like the ones I am using in this video. Not all are readily available on Amazon, so I have included some suitable replacements. If you would like links unaffiliated with Amazon, please scroll down. Also note that these are Amazon Affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
DMC Pearle Thread size 12: amzn.to/41Ag4gc
DMC Cotton size 10: amzn.to/48yqnUi
Lacis Large (3 ⅝") Tatting Shuttle: amzn.to/4aDBHAD
Small Tatting Shuttle with removable bobbin: amzn.to/3tDrMKr
Small "click" Style Tatting Shuttles, set of 2: amzn.to/478FbIp
Crochet Hook Set for joining picots: amzn.to/3RWfczi
If you would like alternatives to Amazon, here are some unaffiliated links to storefronts that I use often:
www.lacis.com
www.vansciverbobbinlace.com
My Instagram: bryce.historically
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Haven't even heard of tatting before this video, cocovid is teaching me so much
Wow! What perfect timing! I found your channel this morning and impulse bought some tatting supplies XD I now feel comfortable enough to start seeing what I can really do with this, so I'm so glad you just posted this!
I bought a shuttle last saturday and have been training with only your videos every day. I have learned so much thanks to this video series! 😁 I feel like now I can do anything, even though learning flipping required quite a melt down (that's part of my artistic process). Thank you so much for these calm, clear and practical instructions!
You're so welcome! I'm glad it's working 😊
There is a third pattern method that DMC published in their "Tatting for Today". It uses numbers for the double stitch and a "+" for joining picot or "-" for a small picot or "- -" for a larger picot. 4-4-4+4 would be a ring of 4 double stitch separated by small picots the third picot being attached to a picot on another ring.
Oh interesting. I’ve seen the number of stitches with a dash to signify a picot, so like a ring being made of 3-4-4-3, but I don’t think I’ve seen a plus sign or a double dash. I’ll have to look for it. 😊 Thanks.
This is very helpfull! The whole process of learning a new craft is very daunting, so your videos are very motivating ❤
Picked up a tatter after seeing your video, I'm excited to learn how to do more. (found tons of patterns over research over the years, but now feel comfortable to do it)
A shuttle can be kept in a tiny bag in the glove box...
Use anytime, anywhere...
Thank you for sharing this style of Tatting! Unique!
Blessings
This really clarified for me how to begin a chain properly (wasn't told to flip the work over previously!) and how to join at picots. Thank you! ^_^ Liked & subbed
Hi, just got here. I'm still considered a novice on needle tatting. I'm very interested in getting better at needle tatting. Thanks for posting this VERY informative video. : - )
Crochet lace has diagrammatic patterns, too. Love it!
I loved your bobbin lace videos and tatting looks great too, I love the way you explain everything makes it easier.
These videos are really cool. I love sewing and I always wanted to create my own lace to add to my projects. This is very helpful :)
Thank you so much for the link to antique pattern library!! 💓💓
So good! I had so much trouble reading my book and interpreting it. But your videos are so clearly explained. Thank you so much!
wow, @ :56 seconds in I went to check out Antique Pattern Library. I spent over 20 minutes looking at content. Amazing! Thank you for sharing that wonderful resource!
Oh, yes! Isn’t it amazing? 😊 I’m glad it’s appreciated.
Bryce! was so excited to see a new video up yesterday. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to watch it until now. I found this very informative and interesting. Great Job!
Thank you 😊
Thank you for clear explanations and speaking clearly and loud enough to hear .
A smile and a belly giggle at the end of the video, IS so sweet of you to share ;)
Thanks for your help. This method is easier on my hands. I didn't want to admit it but I didn't honestly think I'd get back
to tatting again. Truth be told I never had the consistency and firm form I wished for even though I enjoyed the pure personal pleasure.
The method you've kindly shared/taught, works so well!
Thank you again.
Blessings
It's so funny! Today I was practicing a chain with a picot in the chain part. My pattern was just made up in my mind based on something I had seen. It was the same pattern that you demonstrated here with the ring and the 3dsts p 3dsts! I am thrilled!
Thanks for showing pin method for picot, I had not seen this.
Just decided to get back into tatting but I do the needle tatting still very helpful thank you.
This series was incredibly helpful for me to learn, thank you so much.
I know this video is older, but hopefully you’ll still see this comment-
I had a question about how it would work when working on a larger piece and your shuttle runs out of thread.
Is there a way you need to attach a newly wound shuttle to the project? Would it be a similar concept to adding the second thread for chains? Or would it be best to work in sections and join it all together later?
I have a long term goal of tatting my own lace for my future (currently hypothetical) wedding dress and veil, so it’s definitely something I need to keep in mind while I continue on this journey.
Either of those methods would work. I usually change the thread while there is still a fairly long bit left, and after tying a knot as close to the last ring as possible, put the tails around my hand and work around them with the hand thread like it's just one thick thread, if that makes any sense at all. You can also just tie the new thread on and clip the threads fairly close. I need to do a video about this, I just haven't gotten to it yet. 😊
Super. Thank you so much
I was looking for a video explaining the pattern issue thx
Thank you!
hey hello i just bought a shuttle and wanted to ask which string is the best fir tatting hx very much
Thanks for these videos! My question is how to determine if a pattern is a beginner pattern and so forth.
Hmmm. I suppose the number of joins in a ring, the overall width/size, and how many variations of rings and chains there are … ?
Ms Adams- I love your videos, and I am in awe. You are the tatting queen sis!
To my Aussie (and maybe international friends)- here is a link to a tatting shuttle to buy from a website that isnt amazon and treats their workers fairly- www.lincraft.com.au/sullivans-tatting-shuttle
Helpful would have been to tell that chain diagram in book is upside down. You DID cover to switch work so chain is on top.
Where can we buy that book?
Helpful would have been more explanation and demo how you tied and introduced chain thread to the element.
Can I ask what feels like a silly question... How long does tatting take? I knit and crochet - so I understand there is a time commitment but I guess because it looks like a "simple" lace I have in my head it would be quicker... I feel like that is false and it takes just as long. Obviously effort and skill is just as comparable as any other craft - your work is beautiful by the way Bryce and I will be forever grateful as it has given me a place to learn if I so wish.
Thank you 😊 I think that the “miles per hour” for tatting is about the same as crochet, so your instinct was spot on. I guess I mean “simple” as in supplies needed, complexity and number of stitches, etc. The learning curve is very different, because getting that knot to flip is a hard thing to master, but once you do, you’re pretty much done. The variety comes with the patterns and designs, not the stitches. In crochet, you can start easy, and progressively add more complicated stitches as you get comfortable and more advanced. Perhaps this is why crochet is more commonly known, while tatting has been relegated to more of a “lost art”?
@@BryceHistorically Thank you for letting me know about the time commitment.
I was talking to my mother in law about the learning curve the other day - she is a very accomplished needle worker and crochets a lot but apparently it took her 3 days to understand the knot flip when she was trying to learn 😅 unfortunately she gave up as it just wasn't her thing.
I hope with the resurgence of home-craft that we have been seeing of late that people manage to pick things such as tatting back up as it would be such a shame to loose these arts. I know I need to learn sometime soon because there are many heirloom children's items that I wish to make and most involve some form of tatted lace.
Hi I found your videos this morning, one comment though didn't see what was happening with your thread, it looked like you were moving your hands and useing thin air.
Yeah, it's hard to capture thread on camera. That's why I made the "Flipping Tatting Knots" video with a huge shuttle and thick yarn. 😊 It showed up much better.
thanks!
Do you have a video showing how to connect a new thread when you run out and need to continue your work?
No, I should make one!
@@BryceHistorically please do. I will not know what to do when I get to that point. Thank you for the wonderful videos!
I don’t see the video for using a shuttle and a ball in this playlist - is it still available?
It's number three in the beginning tatting series, making chains.
@@BryceHistorically ohhhh! Sorry, I’m so new to tatting that because I didn’t hear the phrase ‘shuttle and ball’ in the video I didn’t realise that was what you meant 🤦🏻♀️ sorry! 😬
No don't apologize! Learning the tatting language is just part of the process. I was telling my husband after I commented on your last post how happy I was that there were always new people learning lacemaking. I'm so glad you are doing it, and it sounds like you are picking it up pretty well. Tatting has a huge learning curve, and it's all right here in the beginning. I'm proud that you are doing such a great job. 😊
I know how to do needle tatting can i follow the shuttle patterns for needle tatting too. Please help me madam
I was so curious about the German page from Gutenberg, but for German ID, they blocked the page. 😔
Where did the video of tatting with a ball and one shuttle go? I'd love to watch it, but I can't find it.
I think that is "Tatting part 3, chains". It should still be there...
@Bryce Adams thank you very much! I'll watch it again
And in general, thank you very much for having made this series! I can't wait for my shuttles to arrive.
You're welcome! Glad to have you here 😊
I have a projet I am making, there is a chain of 3, a ring, and another ring on top like for ex: (F), that is how it shows on the pattern, so I have D, 3 chaines, after make a ring and picot, this would be E and half way another ring, tge (F) to add to the part already done. What is ( ) stand for?
Hmmm, it’s confusing, and even more so without being able to see it. Hopefully there is a picture of what the lace looks like so you can kind of reference off of that. Kind of one of those “a picture is worth a thousand words” situations. If I had to guess, I would say that the letters in parentheses are referring to exactly where in the previous work you are supposed to attach the current ring…if that makes sense. So, at some point you made a part of the pattern referred to as (##) and now you attach the ring you are in the middle of making back to that point. 💕 Good luck.
THe thread you're using is so thin that I can't see anything you're doing, too bad because it seams really interesting.
Reading patterns is the focus of this video. If you’d like to see videos that are focused more on the tatting itself, you can check out my series on tatting basics. I go slower and use a much larger thread, so you can see everything that I’m actually doing. 😊
Bryce! I was wondering what you can do best if you are in the middle of a pattern and your shuttle thread runs out! I have knotted a new thread to it, but now I run into the problem of the thread not sliding anymore once I tat over the know! didn't think about that haha
EDIT: I have found a video how to do this! ua-cam.com/video/Yn7v66Xjvbk/v-deo.html
Love your videos Bryce, I discovered tattng through you and now I am addicted haha
Just watched your link. Yep, that’s how you do it 😊 I have some other tricks as well that will be on my thread change video. It’s on my list, I just have to get to it. 😉