Tatting for the Complete Beginner, part 1, materials & knots

Part 1 of a tatting series for the very, very, very beginner. I'll show you the materials you need, how to wind a shuttle, and how to make the very basic tatting slip knot and form it into a ring.
Look out for part 2, where I'll show you how to add Picots!
If you are still having trouble forming these knots, or getting them to behave as they should, I have a video with a closer, more detailed look at knot formation, especially getting you knot to “flip.” • Flipping Tatting Knots
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
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