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Tatting is an ancient technique used to make lace and lace.This technique of unclear origin, perhaps French, was very popular in the Victorian period and during the 50s and 60s of the last century.The term "tatting" is reminiscent of speaking in a low whisper.In recent years it has been gaining ground again and it is a hobby that gives a lot of satisfaction, as it is easy to learn (contrary to what it might seem, observing the incredible complexity of the drawings created) and there are a lot of patterns and ideas available for lovers of this art.Tatting laces are elegant, fine and at the same time can also be useful:doilies, runners, collars, tablecloths, handkerchiefs, cushion borders, earrings, necklaces and so on.If you are interested in learning more about this technique, this is the article for you;it will give you the basics.

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  1. Step 1 La prima cosa da fare è familiarizzare con il filato utilizzato nel chiacchierino.
    It is advisable to use thin, highly twisted cotton that must slide easily during processing, crochet cotton and mercerized cotton.One brand of thread that makes tatting cotton is DMC.The yarn can be purchased online or in haberdashery and specialized shops.
  2. Step 2 Acquista alcune navette.
    Ancient shuttles were made of ivory, mother of pearl, tortoise bone, bakelite, gold, silver, steel while modern shuttles are made of plastic.If you wanted, you could collect the ancient models, although with some difficulty for the turtle bone and ivory version due to the restrictions imposed by the legislation on the protection of endangered species.Start with the modern ones and, if you are passionate about this art, you could always dedicate yourself to collecting ancient shuttles!
  3. Step 3 Impara come caricare la navetta.
    Wind the thread onto the bobbin located in the center of the shuttle.If your shuttle has a hole in the center, insert the thread through it and tie a knot, before starting the work.Note that, in some cases, the coil is removable.Do not wrap the thread beyond the edge of the shuttle.
  4. Step 4 Fai pratica nell'utilizzo della navetta.
    On wikiHow you will find other articles dedicated to the topic.Below, however, there are some guidelines.
    • Take a shuttle with a pointed end and 2 balls of mercerized cotton.Wind the yarn onto the bobbin as described above.
    • Take the shuttle in your right hand, between your thumb and middle finger, keeping your index finger free as indicated in the image.
    • Place the shuttle on your middle and ring fingers.
    • Place the thread around the three fingers of the left hand (see drawing), so as to form a ring, keeping the middle and ring fingers slightly apart, holding the thread between the thumb and index finger and then letting the final part fall into the palm of the hand, while the cotton thread with the shuttle passes over the thumb nail.
  5. Step 5 Prova diversi punti a chiacchierino.
    Once you have become familiar with the various "operations" indicated above, you can start with the basic stitches, such as double stitch, rings, chains, etc.After having practiced a little and acquired the right "technique" in making tatting lace, you can start your first job.
  6. Step 6 Impara a rovesciare il lavoro.
    In tatting the rounded end of the loop you are working on is placed at the top.An interesting effect can be achieved to transform the work from top to bottom.The instructions indicate this reverse work with "rw".To do this, once you have worked a ring, rotate it so that the base of the ring is facing upwards and then the new ring will be worked as usual, upwards.
  7. Step 7 Inizia il tuo primo lavoro.
    Start with borders or simple projects, you will find many ideas and help on the web.
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Advice

  • If collecting old tatting shuttles is a passion of yours, you may have noticed that some pieces were made from ivory and tortoise bone.When collecting items made of these "protected" materials, you should ensure that they are vintage and possibly have them guaranteed with a certificate from specialized antique dealers.Do not purchase new ivory or tortoiseshell items, as this will violate endangered species protection laws and encourage illegal poaching.Antique shuttles can be made of bone, mother of pearl or inlaid wood.Collecting shuttles can be a pleasant pastime for enthusiasts of vintage sewing and embroidery.
  • If you use two different colored threads, one for the bobbin and one for the ball, you will easily notice any errors.If the work is done correctly, it should be one color.If there were two colors, there would be something wrong with the manufacturing.
  • Tatting is completely different from crochet and is made from stitches that form knots.It is considered an imitation of the lace stitch, and is often used as a border in linens, thanks to its strength and resistance.
  • Learn the abbreviations:
    • n = node
    • "n.d." = double knot
    • "p.pip." = picot or pippiolino (or peppiolino)
    • "p.p."= small picot
    • "an." = ring
    • "ch.and C." = close
    • "V.and volt." = to turn
    • "arc." = arc
    • "att." = attach
    • "ann." = knot
    • "cont." = continue
    • "cat." = chain
    • "rep." = repeat
  • = always repeat the explanation part between * and *
  • n.G.= Giuseppina knot which is obtained by making 5 simple knots around a ring and then closing leaving the thread underneath loose so as to appear like a half-empty ring.


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