Tatting 101: Right- and Left-Handed Shuttle Tatting for Beginners [Full Video]

Ready to try one of the most beautiful lacemaking crafts? In this beginner-friendly introduction to shuttle tatting, instructor Katrina King walks you through everything you need to get started, from picking your first shuttle to reading a pattern. 🙌 Left-handed makers, we see you! This video includes full demos for both left- and right-handed crafters. In this video, you'll learn: • How to choose a shuttle and thread • Winding, tension, and picot control • The double stitch and the elusive flip • Creating rings and chains • How to read tatting patterns and diagrams By the end of this video, you'll know how to form the foundation double stitch, master the "flip," and combine rings, chains, and picots into a gorgeous lace motif. In as little as an evening, you could be creating your first piece of tatted lace! What you'll need to follow along: • A tatting shuttle • Smooth cotton thread (Lizbeth size 10 recommended) • Satin cord in 2 colors (for practicing the flip) • Small scissors + a miniature crochet hook **Want to go deeper? Check out the full FREE course, which also includes the tatting motif pattern, a large chart, and a bonus shuttle guide. 👇 🔗 https://learn.longthreadmedia.com/cou... 0:00 Intro 0:44 Tools and Shuttles 3:45 The Flip (Right Hand) 6:36 The Flip (Left Hand) 9:58 Double Stitch, Ring, Picots (Right Hand) 16:31 Double Stitch, Ring, Picots (Left Hand) 18:35 Chain (Right Hand) 23:43 Chain (Left Hand) 26:21 Building a Motif 30:24 Reading a Pattern 32:40 Wrapping Up -------------------------------------------------------- Join Us for More Needlework: Website: https://pieceworkmagazine.com/ Instagram:   / longthreadmedia   Facebook:   / pieceworkmagazine   Pinterest:   / needleworktrad