Love your videos! I was struggling trying to teach myself shuttle tatting, then viewed your needle tatting videos, now I'm doing much better with the needle!
Love your explanation and video! It makes it so easy! I've been trying to learn needle tatting with a book, and it is SO much EASIER with you! Thank you!
This tutorial is great! I was always wondering how to do this, it completely baffled me, but after watching this tutorial, I feel like I can start creating split rings right now! :D Thank you so much for this tutorial, it has been extremely helpful!
When I do the stitches on the eye of the needle end, I like to do the second stitch of the double stitch first and then the first stitch second. I do this because then both sides of the split ring have the same bumps on the picot thread. This action perhaps comes from the "Libra" in me who wants to be balanced. I am happy to hear of your triumph over illness in that it did not stop you from making a difference in the lives of many. What a blessing and inspiration you are, you work as best as you can, and never give up, god bless.
Your videos are so wonderfully clear and easy to follow! I've been tatting (needle and shuttle) for years and have never done any split-ring until now.
This is great...just what I was looking for. I've just started tatting and saw "split ring", and the directions that I found were for shuttle tatting, rather then needle. This was so easy to understand. Thank you.
Hi Katy. Thank you very much for the split ring instruction. Can you please share some more patterns with us. And also beading in the laces or motifs. Thanks again.
Thank you! :) I have used a tatting shuttle, but there are so many wonderful shuttle tatting videos on UA-cam by other tatters (great tatters), that I feel like there is more of a need for me to make videos on needle tatting - there is less help available on how to do it. :) I'm flattered and encouraged, that you'd like to see that from me though! :)
For Split Rings you do use up the tail very quickly because you do tat off of it. as you do with the ball thread. When making a normal ring and/or chain, the tail is still important, you just need less of it, because it is the thread that actually goes through the center of your tatting (the double stitches) when they come off the needle, it is the core thread. So it is being depleted a little every time you make a ring or chain. Hope this helps! :)
The p = picot. "p" is abbreviation for picot. Picots are the loops. On the RustiKate Channel, there is a video that shows how to do this. It is called "Tatting - #1 Needle Tatting Basics: part one" Hope this helps! :)
Thanks for your comment, Grace. I'm glad that you found a video series that you like. Stick, with whoever makes it easiest for you! I was struggling with a serious illness at the time, and only made this video because it was so often requested. I've not been able to make more or put the time or effort in to the latter videos, as I would have liked. Happy tatting!
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful! And you pace yourself in a matter that's helps a beginner. You are a great tatting instructor! Keep it up please...
Yay, I'm so glad that you are going to give tatting a try! :) And I am impressed that you watched all my videos - wow! Have fun, and happy tatting!!! :)
I'll put it on my list of things to show! :) If you go to the rustikate channel page, and look at the links there is a link to my tatting blog, and there you will find a post with the tatting abbreviation definitions. That might make it a little easier. :)
Wow,thank you so much! It couldn't be easier! I found trying to teach myself how to needle tat from a book gets to be way too hard. It shows pictures but lacks easily written directions.
Katy, I'm so glad I found you, I had seen this as a bracelet, thought it was macrame, but now I'm happy to enter the world of tatting.... I just need advice on how long to make the tail if I want to make a bracelet... you mentioned leaving about 2 feet, but since it disappears as it's tatted in the design, it seems too short. The ball side is no problem, but I don't know how to handle the tail side except have tons of length which is a pain. Maybe I'm doing something wrong...? I made a few rings and ran short right away. Hope you can help. Thank you for your great tutorials. :)
Hmmmm, sounds like you may be tatting with the wrong thread if you are running out that fast? 2 feet of tail should last you quite awhile. Check and make sure that the tail thread is only being used to pull through your tatting as tatting slide off of needle, serving as the core of the tatting. The tail should not be the thread that you are tatting onto the needle, that should be the thread coming from the thread ball. Check and see if this is happening. If it is not, and you need more feedback, look me up on the RustiKate facebook page and I can try and help more there. Happy Tatting!
I have a question regarding the length of the tale thread. If I am tatting a long chain with split rings how do I know much of tail thread to leave so I cont run out.
How can I tat a long length lace with split rings. I got lost when we have to rethread the needle. We wouldn't have loose ends right. Kindly instruct again, pls.
I love yours that by step instructions and when you show the veteran and how to do it on the screen that is so great thank you so much but can you connect the Pequod's together do you have a video on that
I am glad that you find the videos helpful. :) Yes, I have a video on joining picots, you should be able to find it on the RustiKate youtube channel listings.
Thank you for this tutorial! This would make great trim for my historical sewing! I've always somehow thought tatting is really hard to do, but split rings doesn't seem that much different from other needlecrafts... and here I thought I already had all the possible needles in the world, now need to find a tatting needle... or maybe long upholstery needle would work for a small tatting like this?
You may have to add one or a few more needles to your collection! :) I am super happy that you found these videos, and hope you will try it and love tatting! You could probably start with a long upholstery needle if it is about 5" long. The real deal is 5" and has a blunted end (so that you don't poke yourself). There are actually a variety of tatting needle sizes, thin to pretty thick, but the average size 5 needle is most often used, and is probably closest to your needle width. I think you could totally start with your needle, no reason it wouldn't work for practicing the basic stitch at very least. :)
Kate, you are indeed a great teacher. I could never tat and now i am a good needle tatter. Do you have a tutorial that shows how to follow a diagram. I am very interested. Thanks.
Shriani, thank you! I am so glad that you are tatting! :) I have not done a tutorial on diagrams yet. I never write patterns out that way, it just is not an easy concept for most people to grasp or follow. So it has not been on the top of my list of things to teach. But if you are interested in it, and like that form of pattern, I will add it to my list. Happy tatting! :)
You are amazing! Thanks so much for all the instructions on tatting. Have you ever used a tatting shuttle? I would love to see video instruction with that.
Thank you very much. Your tutorials are clear and helpful. Will you ever do one on how to read a tatting pattern? I'm a novice at tihis beautiful craft.
This made me realize I've been counting my stitches wrong the double stich after the picot I have been counting that as the picot stich and not as one of my double stiches.
I love your videos! I'm new to tatting but these are very helpful and informative! I was wondering if you would consider making a video to show how one can undo mistakes as in unraveling if that is even possible...:) As I said, I'm new at this...
will you be making a video to help know if you turn your work or not on things, I have tried to make snowflakes and seem to mess them us because I turned when I shouldn't have. Any help would be great.
Hi, this is beautiful. How do you make the big loop? You work so fast that that I'm not able to see how you make it. Really this is great, congratulations! A friend from Mexico
Hi, thanks for your prompt reply, on your instructions you put 3ds, p, 3ds, p, 3ds, p, 3ds, cl. I would like to know how do you make de "p" I do not know the word, my English is not good. As my English is not good then I learn following the "intructions of your hands". Many thank in advance for you help. Monica from Mexico City
BOM DIA. QUERIDA KATE , EU GOSTEI MUITO DO SEU TRABALHO , MAS NÃO ACONPANHAR SUAS AULAS . GRAVE UMA OUTA AULA MAIS , CONPASSADA COM MOVIMENTOS MAIS DETALHADOS , COMO SE FOSSE EM CAMERA LENTA . ALGUNS PONTOS JÁ ESTOU CONSEGUINDO FAZER OS PRIMEIROS K SE COLOCA NA À AGULHA . DESDE JÁ MUITO OBRIGADA E UM ABRAÇO MUITO GRANDE CHEIO DE CARINHO .
Anytime I have a question on needle tatting, this is my go-to channel. Thanks Kate!
I am so glad. :)
I'm so glad you shared this! I wasn't sure a split ring was possible with needle tatting. Now I know!! Thanks xx
Love your videos! I was struggling trying to teach myself shuttle tatting, then viewed your needle tatting videos, now I'm doing much better with the needle!
That's great! Happy tatting! :)
Love your explanation and video! It makes it so easy! I've been trying to learn needle tatting with a book, and it is SO much EASIER with you! Thank you!
This tutorial is great! I was always wondering how to do this, it completely baffled me, but after watching this tutorial, I feel like I can start creating split rings right now! :D Thank you so much for this tutorial, it has been extremely helpful!
When I do the stitches on the eye of the needle end, I like to do the second stitch of the double stitch first and then the first stitch second. I do this because then both sides of the split ring have the same bumps on the picot thread. This action perhaps comes from the "Libra" in me who wants to be balanced. I am happy to hear of your triumph over illness in that it did not stop you from making a difference in the lives of many. What a blessing and inspiration you are, you work as best as you can, and never give up, god bless.
Thank you for your tips and encouragement!!! You are awesome, Brenda. :)
Your videos are so wonderfully clear and easy to follow! I've been tatting (needle and shuttle) for years and have never done any split-ring until now.
This is great...just what I was looking for. I've just started tatting and saw "split ring", and the directions that I found were for shuttle tatting, rather then needle. This was so easy to understand. Thank you.
great! i needed this to tat a lanyard for my Shuttlebirds Workshop 2020 badge! 😊
Hi Katy. Thank you very much for the split ring instruction. Can you please share some more patterns with us. And also beading in the laces or motifs. Thanks again.
Thank you! :) I have used a tatting shuttle, but there are so many wonderful shuttle tatting videos on UA-cam by other tatters (great tatters), that I feel like there is more of a need for me to make videos on needle tatting - there is less help available on how to do it. :) I'm flattered and encouraged, that you'd like to see that from me though! :)
For Split Rings you do use up the tail very quickly because you do tat off of it. as you do with the ball thread. When making a normal ring and/or chain, the tail is still important, you just need less of it, because it is the thread that actually goes through the center of your tatting (the double stitches) when they come off the needle, it is the core thread. So it is being depleted a little every time you make a ring or chain. Hope this helps! :)
very helpful, thank you. I like that you were quick and to the point and had a clear view of the work as it went. well done!
Amy, I am glad that you found the videos helpful! Happy tatting!
Thanks Kate your tutorials are great and I am learning so much from you, you make it much easier than trying to learn from a book. Thank you so much.
I am so glad to hear that! Happy tatting! :)
The p = picot. "p" is abbreviation for picot. Picots are the loops. On the RustiKate Channel, there is a video that shows how to do this. It is called "Tatting - #1 Needle Tatting Basics: part one" Hope this helps! :)
Thanks for your comment, Grace. I'm glad that you found a video series that you like. Stick, with whoever makes it easiest for you! I was struggling with a serious illness at the time, and only made this video because it was so often requested. I've not been able to make more or put the time or effort in to the latter videos, as I would have liked. Happy tatting!
I'm so glad to hear that, Debbie! I sure hope you will enjoy tatting! :)
Thank you so much for the amazing tutorials!!!! You are truly a blessing in tatting teaching!
That was quick, clear and very helpful. Thank you!
Very well done , thank you for giving a late learner like me courage to learn this new art.
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful! And you pace yourself in a matter that's helps a beginner. You are a great tatting instructor! Keep it up please...
Thanks so much. I watched all of your tatting videos and can't wait to try it. You make it look so easy...
Yay, I'm so glad that you are going to give tatting a try! :) And I am impressed that you watched all my videos - wow! Have fun, and happy tatting!!! :)
you always give such clear instructions Kate! Thanks!
Your videos are incredibly helpful! Thank you for sharing them with us!
+Kristen Hundshamer
You are so welcome, Kristen! It is totally my pleasure! Happy tatting! ~ Katy
I'll put it on my list of things to show! :) If you go to the rustikate channel page, and look at the links there is a link to my tatting blog, and there you will find a post with the tatting abbreviation definitions. That might make it a little easier. :)
Thank you, Holly, for being awesome! :)
Your videos helped me a lot! Thankyou so much :-)
Kathleen, that is so great, makes my day! Happy tatting! :)
Wow,thank you so much! It couldn't be easier! I found trying to teach myself how to needle tat from a book gets to be way too hard. It shows pictures but lacks easily written directions.
Do you want to insert the bead in the center picot? Or actually in the very center of the Ring?
Katy, I'm so glad I found you, I had seen this as a bracelet, thought it was macrame, but now I'm happy to enter the world of tatting.... I just need advice on how long to make the tail if I want to make a bracelet... you mentioned leaving about 2 feet, but since it disappears as it's tatted in the design, it seems too short. The ball side is no problem, but I don't know how to handle the tail side except have tons of length which is a pain. Maybe I'm doing something wrong...? I made a few rings and ran short right away. Hope you can help. Thank you for your great tutorials. :)
Hmmmm, sounds like you may be tatting with the wrong thread if you are running out that fast? 2 feet of tail should last you quite awhile. Check and make sure that the tail thread is only being used to pull through your tatting as tatting slide off of needle, serving as the core of the tatting. The tail should not be the thread that you are tatting onto the needle, that should be the thread coming from the thread ball. Check and see if this is happening. If it is not, and you need more feedback, look me up on the RustiKate facebook page and I can try and help more there. Happy Tatting!
very nice tut, you might consider using a gymbol, reason: the thread will unroll and untwist, giving you a straight thread line.
Cool, thank you! :)
Thank you for making this easier!
I have a question regarding the length of the tale thread. If I am tatting a long chain with split rings how do I know much of tail thread to leave so I cont run out.
How can I tat a long length lace with split rings. I got lost when we have to rethread the needle. We wouldn't have loose ends right. Kindly instruct again, pls.
Hi Kate thank you so much for your videos. I can finally tat !!!
I love yours that by step instructions and when you show the veteran and how to do it on the screen that is so great thank you so much but can you connect the Pequod's together do you have a video on that
I am glad that you find the videos helpful. :) Yes, I have a video on joining picots, you should be able to find it on the RustiKate youtube channel listings.
Thank you for this tutorial! This would make great trim for my historical sewing! I've always somehow thought tatting is really hard to do, but split rings doesn't seem that much different from other needlecrafts... and here I thought I already had all the possible needles in the world, now need to find a tatting needle... or maybe long upholstery needle would work for a small tatting like this?
You may have to add one or a few more needles to your collection! :) I am super happy that you found these videos, and hope you will try it and love tatting! You could probably start with a long upholstery needle if it is about 5" long. The real deal is 5" and has a blunted end (so that you don't poke yourself). There are actually a variety of tatting needle sizes, thin to pretty thick, but the average size 5 needle is most often used, and is probably closest to your needle width. I think you could totally start with your needle, no reason it wouldn't work for practicing the basic stitch at very least. :)
Awesome! This is so cool!!! Thank you so much for posting this!
You are very welcome, happy tatting! :)
Kate, you are indeed a great teacher. I could never tat and now i am a good needle tatter. Do you have a tutorial that shows how to follow a diagram. I am very interested. Thanks.
Shriani, thank you! I am so glad that you are tatting! :) I have not done a tutorial on diagrams yet. I never write patterns out that way, it just is not an easy concept for most people to grasp or follow. So it has not been on the top of my list of things to teach. But if you are interested in it, and like that form of pattern, I will add it to my list. Happy tatting! :)
Thank you kate. I will try out the earing. I will not give up and will keeping you posted on the progress.
Thanks and really appreciate
Shriani
You are amazing! Thanks so much for all the instructions on tatting. Have you ever used a tatting shuttle? I would love to see video instruction with that.
i love to watch all your videos and am learning tatting now thanks a lot
I am so glad! Happy tatting!!!
thank you, I will try this stitch next! I so enjoy your tutorials, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. :)
Thank you!!!! :)
donde se compran las agujas?
Hi! Thanks for sharing. I would like to insert beads at the center of the ring. Which is the best method? Thanks.
Thank you very much. Your tutorials are clear and helpful. Will you ever do one on how to read a tatting pattern? I'm a novice at tihis beautiful craft.
This made me realize I've been counting my stitches wrong the double stich after the picot I have been counting that as the picot stich and not as one of my double stiches.
I love your videos! I'm new to tatting but these are very helpful and informative! I was wondering if you would consider making a video to show how one can undo mistakes as in unraveling if that is even possible...:) As I said, I'm new at this...
That is a great idea!!! Yes, totally. Thanks, Miriam!
thanks for making this video for us to watch, the example was great. I have learned a lot with watching this.
I am so glad! Happy tatting, Darlene!!!
I have a strange question, do you have to turn your needle when doing a spilt ring? I haven't turned mine and need to know if it is allright
You shouldn't have to, as a rule. But what is your next step after the split ring? That might help me know if you should turn it.
Ale fajny sposób na koronkę z frywolitki!
will you be making a video to help know if you turn your work or not on things, I have tried to make snowflakes and seem to mess them us because I turned when I shouldn't have. Any help would be great.
I have been having a lot of request for a video on this, so yes I will try to make one soon! :)
Hi, this is beautiful. How do you make the big loop? You work so fast that that I'm not able to see how you make it.
Really this is great, congratulations!
A friend from Mexico
So glad this helped!!! :)
Is it the closing of the ring that you are asking about? Let me know and I will try to help! :) Thank you for the question. :)
Awesome!!! I would like tatting but I don't know where find the needle. Can you help me please?
You can find them at some craft stores, amazon, the handy hands website, and on my esty shop @ Etsy (www.etsy.com/shop/RustiKate ). :)
Sofia Zelaya I've found the set at JoAnn's
So glad it helped! :)
Hi, thanks for your prompt reply, on your instructions you put 3ds, p, 3ds, p, 3ds, p, 3ds, cl.
I would like to know how do you make de "p" I do not know the word, my English is not good.
As my English is not good then I learn following the "intructions of your hands".
Many thank in advance for you help.
Monica from Mexico City
Do you have to make a knot at the end of your work all the time? Im new to tatting. Ty
You don't have to, but I do. It just makes it more secure and consistent.
This is awesome ... thank you so much! P.S. Are you the fastest needle tatter in the world? :)
Glad it helped!!! :)
love youre videos so easily explained if i can follow you anyone can
can you needle tatt a shuttle pattern
I am so glad that you have found my videos helpful. :) And yes, you totally can needle tat almost any shuttle tatting pattern.
What's the yarn you use and what's the needle size
I use DMC Baroque Crochet Cotton, size 10. And size 5 tatting needle. :)
excellent I have tried to figure this one out
It is tough to figure out without seeing it in a run through at least once. Hope this was helpful!
Espetacular!
Thank you that was quick and easy.
Your are very welcome! Happy tatting! :)
Thank you!!! :)
πολυ καλο το βιντεο!Ευχαριστω πολυ!
Thank you! :)
Oh Thank you so much, just what I wanted to know .
A background of contrasting colour would be immensely helpful. Unfortunately the thread is as visible as fishing line
thanks Kate Iam so happy your tutorials are great and very easy best wishes for u
Thank you! I am very happy that the video tutorials are helpful. Happy tatting! :)
thank you so much🥰
very beautiful!
thanks so much that video it was awesome
You are welcome. Happy tatting! :)
Just wow
Thank you .
You are welcome!
Cool! Not so hard. Thanks!
BOM DIA. QUERIDA KATE , EU GOSTEI MUITO DO SEU TRABALHO , MAS NÃO ACONPANHAR SUAS AULAS . GRAVE UMA OUTA AULA MAIS , CONPASSADA COM MOVIMENTOS MAIS DETALHADOS , COMO SE FOSSE EM CAMERA LENTA . ALGUNS PONTOS JÁ ESTOU CONSEGUINDO FAZER OS PRIMEIROS K SE COLOCA NA À AGULHA . DESDE JÁ MUITO OBRIGADA E UM ABRAÇO MUITO GRANDE CHEIO DE CARINHO .
I am sorry, I could not get this comment to translate clear enough to understand.
could you please do it slower,I
can't catch up
There is a UA-cam option that allows you to slow down the video to whatever speed you need! :)
If you weren't going so fast maybe beginners could see what you're doing.
you need to slow done it hard to fallow can you
please slow step by step please
Sorry, that it is too fast. I have heard there is an app that slows the youtube video speed down, maybe that would help. Happy tatting, Sonia!
sonia hancock I disagree there are plenty of slow tutorials out there this one was great and just right speed for me
To fast😔👎
Your videos are very helpful.