The thread I use so often in my videos is called "DMC Baroque Crochet Cotton" it is size 10, and it can be found at most Michael's crafts stores, as well as online at Amazon and Create for Less. Hope that helps!!! :)
I do this with yarn and crochet all the time and I don't know why it didn't occur to me in tatting to use this technique. Thank you so much for sharing this video!
It's been over a year since I picked up a tatting needle. Most of it came back but I had to go back and watch this video to remember how to add thread. So glad you made these!
I've just begun to learn tatting and find your videos quite helpful. Thank you. I would love to see something on chain rings/edging and Victorian sets. While I have read online how to do those, I find seeing it demonstrated just makes all the difference.
Brilliant videos, can't wait for more !! never tatted until I watched them. Feel quite confident now but wouldn't know how to begin doing an actual project. Thanks alot for all your help.
To finish and hide loose ends whenever I need to, I use a small tapestry or sewing needle that is slightly smaller than the tatting needle I am using and yet has a large enough eye for the thread being used. This smaller needle sizing makes it easier for me to pass the needle and thread through the double stitches and I find the smaller size does not pull my double stitches out of shape as can happen with the tatting needle. For any needles which had a sharp end on them, I rubbed the pointy end over fine grit sanding paper or emery cloth to blunt them. I also like to thread my ends in on the 'wrong' or 'back' side of my work. This is particularily helpful to me if I am using the double ball or double needle methods with two different colours.
Thankyou!! I am making bookmarks and its just silly working with such a long length of tail .. So I figure ill do one side and then join in this fashion to go up the other side etc. I thought I could figure it out myself .. And I was basically correct. But knowing is SO much better than umming & ahhi-ing ;) Thanks once again Katy!! :)
I make my own patterns, Luanne. A few are available, including the Tatted Foot Thongs. Check out RustiKate on Etsy or Craftsy, you'll find the pattern there. Enjoy! :)
Brilliant! I was hoping to be able to save my tat that I didn't make a long enough tail for. My only issue now is being able to see the stitches to push my needle through before cutting, as I used size 16 thread and a #8 needle! I need a magnifying glass monocle! LOL!
Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I have a general question that I have not seen addressed anywhere. How do you estimate the length of your tail when starting a project? Do you prefer smaller more manageable lengths and keep adding thread or do you rely on over-kill using an extra long tail? What is your rule of thumb?
Tail should be on average, 12" and the loop between the needle and the thread ball should be roughly 2 feet. This works best for normal sized projects. The thread will reduce as you tat, but that is a good amount to start with. If you are making a smaller project you can use less. If you are making larger project, it s good to stay with this amount and just add more thread when you run out. Hope that helps! :)
Hi there, love your videos. Think I've poured over every one. Hope you can help me with xomething... Is it possible to add a bead to the inside of a bead in needle tatting? I have found directions for doing it with a shuttle but I much prefer needle tatting.
Hola, son super lindos tus videos y me interesa aprender, pero es muy importante el hilo, si me podrias decir el tipo de hilo que utilizas, muchas gracias....😓
I just remembered, as per my last comment, I use the blunted tapestry and sewing needles to make small rings with left over thread 'scraps' for 'flowers' where the regular tatting needles are too long to use.
So cool! Happy tatting!!! P.S. If you ever want to share and show off some of your cool creations or ideas you totally can on the RustiKate Facebook page. We'd love to see you there! :)
Nope, this practice is just to show how to add thread if you run out. Sorry, Max. I do have other patterns though. They can be found on Etsy www.etsy.com/shop/RustiKate and craftsy www.craftsy.com/user/1348904/pattern-store?_ct=fqjjuhd-ijehu&_ctp=52230,1348904 Happy tatting!
A good snowflake to start with can be found by typing "Elmo's Snowflake - Webs" into a google search. I can't attach web addresses in comments on here. Hope this helps?! :)
I'm using your channel to totally teach myself needle-tatting in quarantine and LOVING it - your explanations are so clear and helpful. thank you!!
The thread I use so often in my videos is called "DMC Baroque Crochet Cotton" it is size 10, and it can be found at most Michael's crafts stores, as well as online at Amazon and Create for Less. Hope that helps!!! :)
I do this with yarn and crochet all the time and I don't know why it didn't occur to me in tatting to use this technique. Thank you so much for sharing this video!
It's been over a year since I picked up a tatting needle. Most of it came back but I had to go back and watch this video to remember how to add thread. So glad you made these!
I am so glad this video exists, I had no clue how to add more thread. Thanks Kate hope you are well.
Thanks for taking the time to find me a lovely little pattern - I'll give it a go. All the best Caroline.
thanks again Kate for the great tutorial.
I've just begun to learn tatting and find your videos quite helpful. Thank you. I would love to see something on chain rings/edging and Victorian sets. While I have read online how to do those, I find seeing it demonstrated just makes all the difference.
this makes sooo much more sense than the video I was watching! Thank you for posting this!
Thank you!! Your video was so simple and easy to understand. It saved me the headache of trying to figure this out on my own!
I am very happy that you found it helpful! Happy tatting! :)
Brilliant videos, can't wait for more !! never tatted until I watched them. Feel quite confident now but wouldn't know how to begin doing an actual project. Thanks alot for all your help.
So Glad these videos help! I will put your video topic suggestions on my list, thanks for the input! :)
Caroline, So happy that you are tatting! :) Yay!!! :) Very glad to be of help. What kind of a project would you like to do?
I'm glad you found this video a little helpful, Gay! Keep up the good work, enjoy tatting! :)
Glad you found it helpful, Maureen! :)
Thank you! I'm new to tatting, and I have run in to this problem several times.
thank you . i just started tatting and ran out of thread. i saw your video and it was easy to understand thank you again.
I have just learned to Tat, and watching your tutorial is fantastic. Love your style.
Thank you.
London.
Thank you, Sharon! I'm so glad you are tatting! :)
Very helpful video. I am going to assume it is the same way with changing colors for the next row!
Thanks so much for this. Just had this happen so thanks for explaining how to join another thread. Video was very easy to understand.
I am very glad that it helped! Happy tatting! :)
thanks Kate this is helpful as always ... Sharon
To finish and hide loose ends whenever I need to, I use a small tapestry or sewing needle that is slightly smaller than the tatting needle I am using and yet has a large enough eye for the thread being used. This smaller needle sizing makes it easier for me to pass the needle and thread through the double stitches and I find the smaller size does not pull my double stitches out of shape as can happen with the tatting needle. For any needles which had a sharp end on them, I rubbed the pointy end over fine grit sanding paper or emery cloth to blunt them. I also like to thread my ends in on the 'wrong' or 'back' side of my work. This is particularily helpful to me if I am using the double ball or double needle methods with two different colours.
Awesome tips, Brenda! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!!! :)
+Brenda Lee Sawich Oh, fantastic! Thank you! Should help me with my above comment ;)
Your welcome. Have fun with it! :)
Thankyou!! I am making bookmarks and its just silly working with such a long length of tail .. So I figure ill do one side and then join in this fashion to go up the other side etc. I thought I could figure it out myself .. And I was basically correct. But knowing is SO much better than umming & ahhi-ing ;) Thanks once again Katy!! :)
Glad to help!
Thank you for this very helpful tutorial.
Thank you!
You can use most anything, but I most often use DMC. I really like their "Baroque Crochet Cotton" in size 10.
nice and clear, thank you for posting
I'm glad, Erica! Happy tatting!
RustiKat
I love very much your videos
Thanks
Thanks very helpful
Very nice and clear! And so helpful! Thank youuu!!! :D
So glad! Happy tatting!!!! :)
I'm so glad!!! :)
I make my own patterns, Luanne. A few are available, including the Tatted Foot Thongs. Check out RustiKate on Etsy or Craftsy, you'll find the pattern there. Enjoy! :)
Brilliant! I was hoping to be able to save my tat that I didn't make a long enough tail for. My only issue now is being able to see the stitches to push my needle through before cutting, as I used size 16 thread and a #8 needle! I need a magnifying glass monocle! LOL!
hi kate love your tutorials, is this the the method for adding another color? i cant find any tutorials on adding another color to your work...
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Thank you. I am happy that you liked it. Happy tatting!
I would like to do a small snowflake but none of them look all that easy
Got another question for you. Where do you buy your thread? It looks like its in a skein like I buy my yarn. I can only find balls of thread.
Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I have a general question that I have not seen addressed anywhere. How do you estimate the length of your tail when starting a project? Do you prefer smaller more manageable lengths and keep adding thread or do you rely on over-kill using an extra long tail? What is your rule of thumb?
Tail should be on average, 12" and the loop between the needle and the thread ball should be roughly 2 feet. This works best for normal sized projects. The thread will reduce as you tat, but that is a good amount to start with. If you are making a smaller project you can use less. If you are making larger project, it s good to stay with this amount and just add more thread when you run out. Hope that helps! :)
Caroline, let me look around and I'll see if I can find a good free snowflake pattern for you online. Then I'll see if I can link it to you. :)
Hi there, love your videos. Think I've poured over every one. Hope you can help me with xomething... Is it possible to add a bead to the inside of a bead in needle tatting? I have found directions for doing it with a shuttle but I much prefer needle tatting.
Hope it helped! Keep on tatting! :)
Hola, son super lindos tus videos y me interesa aprender, pero es muy importante el hilo, si me podrias decir el tipo de hilo que utilizas, muchas gracias....😓
I just remembered, as per my last comment, I use the blunted tapestry and sewing needles to make small rings with left over thread 'scraps' for 'flowers' where the regular tatting needles are too long to use.
So cool! Happy tatting!!! P.S. If you ever want to share and show off some of your cool creations or ideas you totally can on the RustiKate Facebook page. We'd love to see you there! :)
Thank you for the videos! What brand of thread do you use for your tatting?
Where do you get your patterns from?
my friend Brooke how do I tie them together or what should I do
Does this practice end up making something and if so where would the full pattern be?
Nope, this practice is just to show how to add thread if you run out. Sorry, Max. I do have other patterns though. They can be found on Etsy www.etsy.com/shop/RustiKate and craftsy www.craftsy.com/user/1348904/pattern-store?_ct=fqjjuhd-ijehu&_ctp=52230,1348904 Happy tatting!
my thread broke how do I tie affecting the other
Where do I find the pattern for the tatted thongs?
On Etsy www.etsy.com/shop/RustiKate and Craftsy www.craftsy.com/user/1348904/pattern-store?_ct=fqjjuhd-ijehu&_ctp=52230,1348904 Happy tatting, Ann!
A good snowflake to start with can be found by typing "Elmo's Snowflake - Webs" into a google search. I can't attach web addresses in comments on here. Hope this helps?! :)
I would live to have the pattern for the barefoot sandals you wear.