Flipping Tatting Knots

[@cmangaudis]

Ohmygoodness! I am 62 years old… grew up where we all learned to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, needlepoint, mend etc… and Tat. It was the one thing I could NEVER master. My grandmother and Aunt’s hands just flew and whenever I tried, that shuttle was on the floor and I had a tangled mess! Your lesson and explanation is amazing! I’m off to dig out a tatting shuttle and finally, after ALL these years, master that little shuttle of doom 😂.

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! Hahah, "shuttle of doom." I may have to use that. 😊

[@sarag1158]

This large yarn is much easier to see than your other videos. I really appreciate the time you put into making these

[@MossyMozart]

@sarag1158 - I can also see what the finished stitch is supposed to look like. ^_^ (At 12:05, she explains exactly what she means by "flipping the knot" and slowly shows what it looks like.)

[@CeciliaJulagay]

Needed this video 53 years ago!! LOL! Actually, I did find a woman who was able to show me the magic of getting that stitch to flip. At 20 I was fairly accomplished in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, so decided I could teach myself to tat from one of those 'teach yourself to ....' books. It was one of the most frustrating experiences I'd had. I was sitting in the living room with my thread, the instruction booklet and tons of knots in my lap while my sister was getting ready to go out with a friend. She wasn't ready, so her friend sat with me on the couch waiting for her. He recognized what I was trying to do and said his grandmother had tried to teach his sisters, but none were interested. When I explained that I wasn't really tatting - evidence in the piles of knots on my lap, he said his grandmother would be delighted to teach me. Within 24 hours, I was visiting his grandmother and she taught me the magic. You are right, one reason tatting is not as common as some other hand arts is that pesky flip of the knot!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yes! Once you get that step the rest is fun and beautiful, but unfortunately tatting has a really steep learning curve. I agree that it is really difficult to "get it" from a book, you need another pair of hands to show it. What a great story, thank you for sharing it with me. 😊

[@joannemackown5572]

I watched this video at 3am and the bit about the flipping the knot had not registered before. I could only get knots that never moved. Now I understand why. I came down this morning and did two knots correctly as they move. Thank you for doing this video in thick wool and explaining slowly. It has meant that I can do tatting in time with practise. Thank you.

[@angelaross1]

I have started so many times, get it to flip, the not. Wind up with a knotted loop. Thank you, you have inspired me to try again

[@brontebeaudoin1949]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful, being able to see the movement of the knot on a larger scale cleared up all of my confusion!

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you 😊

[@patriciamusmanno7272]

Thank you for this video! I was almost giving up on Frivolité because I couldnt flip the knots, and now i can start the beautiful details work i love so much. Thank you for your dedication

[@tegansutherland7299]

That giant shuttle makes a difference when watching! It's so so easy to get tangled with tatting -- I put a project down years ago and I've been too scared to pick it back up :P I'll have to have a nice watch through your vids to get back into the swing of it.

[@colesuqs]

Doing it with yarn like this was brilliant so I (we) can really see what's happening!! Thank you!

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you!

[@lisascenic]

Thank you for this. I had *absolutely* no idea what “flip the knot” meant in the beginner’s video.

[@Mintziii13_]

Omg. After 4 hours and almost giving up, I finally did my first ring the RIGHT way. 😭❤️❤️ Thank you for this!

[@shyladove9097]

What a fabulous video. I have a stash of supplies I’ve thrifted over the years thinking one day I would give it a try. Thanks to this video it doesn’t seem so intimidating to get started!

[@lavienguyen8768]

This is such a clear and detailed tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@BryceHistorically]

You're very welcome!

[@adelaidealmeida7774]

So so happy! I did it!!! After almost 50 years...I did it the right way!!! Thank you!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! Congratulations!

[@Sandsodalime]

THANK YOU!! I'd given up so many times and finally just made my first little flower thanks to this video TYSM!!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! 😊

[@mountainmrs.videocreations1563]

Thank you for doing this one. It's much more clear and easy to follow! Your bigger tools, repetitive motions, and slower movements are really helpful!

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you 😊

[@josweety6619]

Hai Mam, wonderful and very clear teaching.. really very helpful for the beginners like me.. From the morning I am trying this knots... but I can't.. just 10mts before only I watched this video.. I tried according to ur teaching method.. knots came perfectly.. feeling very happy.. Thanks a lot.. now the time is almost 10pm.. I am from India..

[@TheGholiday]

Thank you so much for this video. I was constantly saying, "Effing tatting knots", not flipping tatting knots...lol. It took me about 4 hours to finally get a ring with 3 picots as every 2nd or 3rd knot wouldn't slide and I had to unpick it and do it again. I'm an avid crocheter and knitter but wanted to learn about shuttle tatting. I saw a shuttle in the craft store and was curious what it was all about so I bought one. This video is the best explanation of how to actually do the knots properly and by using the larger tatting shuttle with large yarn shows it clearly. I really can't express how grateful I am for such a clear explanation on not only how to do it properly but also showing clearly what the knot should look like once it has flipped onto the shuttle side of the thread. Now I'm hooked on this craft and keen to learn as much as possible to see what I can create.

[@BryceHistorically]

Wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@anniesoernym]

You are admirably patient at explaining. Thank you very much for this slow-paced video that accepts beginners' difficulties without judging them

[@rosepaisley4616]

Wow, thanks!! Your explanation about your hand position (second finger instead of index finger pinching the knots) was so helpful for me in finally getting control of the flip. Maybe because I'm a Continental knitter, and my left index finger already does a lot of work controlling yarn tension? At any rate, I'm now far more hopeful of being able to learn this beautiful craft.

[@RockinStacy]

Oh my goodness, I am thrilled to have found your video! I've tried this several times over more decades than I want to admit to. From the large yarn you have used and the way that you have instructed (with your lovely calming voice), I must find my box and try again. Thank you so very much, blessings...

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! Oh, I’m so glad. 😁

[@betsyoman7173]

I learned the basics of this when I was about 13 (50 years ago), but never followed through and actually made a doily or anyithing. This is now on my bucket list of things I want to accomplish. I remember actually bringing my tatting to school a couple of times and tatting during science class because I was so bored and wanted to make use of my time. I have no idea if the teacher saw me or not.

[@adelaidealmeida7774]

Thank you so much! So much easy with your tutorial! I'll pratice!!! I'm 55 and my grandmother taught me around 5, 6 years old... Then without her I could not make it...Always loved tating! Now I believe I can learn ! Thank you for the wonderful memories I have about this!

[@Danielle33384]

Wow! Showing us this with yarn was so much easier to see. Thank you

[@RadinaIvanova-p6z]

Indeed it is the hardest part! I tried 40 times and every time my circles were moving only on the bottom thread and I was so frustrated! Thank you for your Video, now I can really start tatting :)))

[@AnaAlvarez-j5e]

OMG!! The knots finally flipped!! Thank you.. Thank you…Thank you!!!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!!!

[@meowmeowgrl]

I GOT IT! Yay! The "relaxing the left hand" and seeing close-up of what flipping the knot looks like really helped. Thank you:) I got my first ring after a couple of tries!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!!!! Congratulations, that is the hardest part. 😁

[@ConniePloch]

Thanks for redoing and carefully explaining. My grandmother tatted when I was much younger and always thought how beautiful the work was. Now I have started slow stitching and thought how great it would be to make some little trims to use. Ya, very tricky and I can’t seem to flip that knot. I’m going to try it using yarn. 😊

[@BryceHistorically]

Oh, I only just found out about slow stitching from watching Sarah Homfray's videos. It looks like so much fun. 😊

[@rosaelinav8036]

Amazing this video and you can see it’s much better! I find it’s easy by keep practicing and then ready for the next thread to start..thank you💕💕💕

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you 😊

[@camleon5746]

Your videos are awesome. I love your demonstrations, very easy to understand and follow

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you so much 😊

[@FionaC1]

Yay! Fantastic! This video with the large yarn helped me crack it (I hope!). Now back to the tatting series video 1 until I master it. Thank you 😊

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! You're very welcome. 😊

[@IngridFawcett]

You make it do clear. Thank you for taking the time to explain and show it so well. Do you make other videos?

[@shaunahclark8346]

This is so beautifully demonstrated. I was struggling getting the flip down and had watched several videos with no success before finding this one. Your video is the only one that has helped me actually get this to work. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques!

[@rockthatalex]

Thank you 🙏 I knew I was doing something wrong but I didn’t know what or what it was called on what I needed/doing wrong. Keep up the good work and I hope to see more videos!!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! I’m so glad this helped!

[@maresolaris]

Thank you very much for this VERY HELPFUL video. I started tatting some time ago and couldn't work myself into shuttles... Needle tatting is also great fun. But now, after your very concise explanation, I start to get confident enough to do shuttle tatting starting right today.

[@sharieblalock8396]

Thanks so much for this close up slower motion larger thread video version ! Much easier to see and understand.

[@pennythatcher1306]

You're a really good teacher. Thank you so much. 💝

[@jaemlethinker]

omg i did it.... i got a cheap set online and just made my first little loop...!! thank you for all ur videos!!! i really needed this ultra zoom in....

[@BryceHistorically]

Wonderful!

[@lesleyharris525]

Thank you for showing this with big yarn and slow movements, I'm so tempted to have a go but I think I need to get some other projects finished first.💖

[@zoebeanill5665]

I've spent the last week not sure why my knots aren't closing correctly! This finally explained how to do it in a way I could follow, amazing!

[@sherrilynnhill]

I am new to this I was at hobby lobby and got a book for needle tatting and then went on to KZbin and found a few other videos on shuttle tatting and I was like oh how cool and pretty that is. So I went back and got what I needed for shuttle tatting and have watched like oh maybe 50 or so videos from different people. I want to learn this so badly I am trying so hard but for some reason this is the hard part for me. I love how you have used the bigger thread here. It shows us closer up. I just changed out my thread to a thicker on maybe a size 5 I think. Going to try one more time. If I can’t get it this time I am to the point of giving up for a bit and put it away.for a while and try again later. Needle tatting seems to be easier for me. But I wanted to learn this. You explain things so well. And you examples are explained so well. Thank you so much for help.

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you 😊 I hope it works.

[@heatherpritchett4439]

Thank you! I grew up watching my aunt tat and could never figure it out. Now, 45 years later I finally see what the “flip” is going on! It’s all about getting the hand thread to go around the shuttle thread. The natural pattern is for the shuttle thread to go around the hand thread. I thought the flip was to tighten the knot from the index finger side of the hand thread to the thumb side. Thank you for taking the time to verbally and visually explain the what the flip is.

[@BryceHistorically]

You’re so welcome! (Haha, I’m glad someone got the cheeky joke in the title. 😉)

[@janetclark8754]

I have never been able to tat, and now I know why!!! thank you sooooo much for sharing!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! I’m so glad it helped 😁

[@carmenlewis7040]

I did I had to change my fingers using my first finger but your way & it worked 4 days trying this & I did it. Thank you now I can move on. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@widykawaii3954]

Thank you.. this video is the most detail basic tatting i've ever seen.. thank you..

[@teresafralix7804]

This was very helpful, thanks 😊

[@MonaSkovJensen]

Can I send you flowers or chocolate or something? That was awesome! One more thing working on this year - besides bobbin lace and knitting socks (I can knit but I haven't knittet anything since 2013/2014 and my brain just can't get around knitting. It makes no sense. I chrochet a lot so.....) This was great! Thank you

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you! 😍

[@Iramaj89]

So useful, thank you so much for your video 😮 💚

[@GliXli]

Thanks alot. Very clearly you tought this. ❤❤❤❤

[@heyjones2928]

Thank you so much, took some time to get the flip, but I knew what to look for. Until now I hadn’t a clue what was wrong. Thanks again!

[@lisaens]

This was beyond helpful! Thank You!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! You’re welcome 😊

[@clrose79]

This is a great explanation. Where can you get a large shuttle like in this video?

[@abigailwrigley6462]

Thank you for a clear and visible explanation! I’m hoping this technique will click this time!

[@AnjelaSmritiMinz]

Thank you very much ❤❤❤ I always got stuck in this 1st part and couldn't make the ring in beginning of the yarn as u showed in the tatting bignner video this big yarn make it so easy to see what actually happens in tatting 😘😘

[@BryceHistorically]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped. 😊

[@askedgeorgia17]

Thank you ! This explained a lot! What I’m trying to wrap my head around is do you need one forward and one back pass to make one knot? You say put 3 knots in between each picot and I’m counting them wrong. I think I’m counting the passes instead of the knots?🥰

[@BryceHistorically]

Yes, so the forward step is the first half of the knot and the backward step is the second half of the knot. So a whole knot consists of one of each of them. 😊

[@deedeeperez]

I’m trying to learn how to tat and have watched many videos…thank you for your clear and simple instructions! I do have a question though…does it matter which way you hold the shuttle and which direction the thread unwinds off of it? I see yours and it’s the top left as you pass the shuttle back and forth. I’ve also seen it in the bottom left. And probably the other side too!

[@BryceHistorically]

I like having the thread come out the front of the shuttle because I feel like it lets me steer it better and keeps the working space larger than if it comes off the back. But it is entirely personal preference.

[@ficfan3484]

Thank you for explaining the flip! I couldn't figure out why my knots weren't right

[@BryceHistorically]

I'm so glad it helped! 😊

[@lyndaholloway5469]

Thank you so very much. I was missing that flip. Now I have it. The best to you.

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! 😁

[@marion.saturn]

I DID IT!!! I practised the whole day long and it clicked after a few attempts. It's still hard for me to do it consistently right, but I'm improving :) Thank you very much!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay, you did it!! Great!!

[@Baleriebinx]

Ugh. That is what i was doing wrong! Your video was so helpful!!!

[@racheldobson389]

Best video! Thank you for this!

[@ABC_Designs]

Yes! I got it. If it wasnt for this I would have never got it so thank you so very much for making this

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!

[@kwality-fashion-acadmy]

Soooo nice work & way of teaching 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you 😊

[@barbarabolton5598]

I hope you do some more videos some easy project’s would be great. You explain so clearly

[@stephaniebatchelor8314]

Im brand new at wanting to learn tatting. Shoe me how to hold the yarn in my left hand please ma'am. I just ordered so thread and a couple of shuttles. I thought it would be neat to learn! I just crochet currently.

[@Islandflower66]

So if I am left handed which hand am I holding my shuttle? In my left hand like my crochet hook? I really want to learn this because I have tried every needle art out there and this is the only technique I was too afraid to try and now I fear I'm too old haha but you make it look so easy.

[@BryceHistorically]

Yes, I think you would reverse my hands from the video and hold the shuttle with your left, especially if you are already familiar with that idea from your crocheting. 😊 Good luck! Remember that the hardest part is right there in the beginning when you learn how to flip the knot. I have another video addressing just that step, in case you need it. Since you are already familiar with crocheting, etc., you should be able to govern your string tensions which is a big plus.

[@sarahlcc8365]

I'm just learning and these videos are great. The trouble I'm having is getting it to slip. It just knots up and I end up with a big loop with several knots at one end. I'll keep trying!

[@Jesslath]

thanks so much for the video! I've just started to learn tatting and it was incredibly helpful!

[@MEMORIA1316]

The larger thread really helped illustrate the process 😎

[@agymayachelonia8381]

Thank you so much. I just saw this video and it's the key to why I'm getting in a mess.

[@susanreynolds2206]

Thanks for slowing it down because that really helps

[@CAF__]

Wow thank you this helped so much! I finally got the flip!!

[@christineparry5873]

Some friends and I are hoping to start Tatting. This video and your others are going to be crucial. Thank you.

[@Kalimbarima]

Thank you so so much! I finally got it!

[@c.brooks3013]

Wow, thank you. Best explanation ever!!

[@BryceHistorically]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jerahyassine3192]

It was so easy to see with the yarn!

[@BryceHistorically]

Oh good!

[@kittykat717]

I've tried and tried and tried and still cannot get the flip. I'm wondering where you got that large shuttle. It is awesome! Maybe that's what I need. Where can I purchase one please? Thank you.

[@BryceHistorically]

I got this one in a bag of random sewing things from a thrift store. But, I believe you can find it on Amazon, etc. It’s made by “Tatsy”. 😊

[@kittykat717]

@@BryceHistorically Thank you. I see you make some beautiful lace. You are very talented.

[@ADIZZYPEGLEG]

Thank you for these wonderful videos. I'm having problem where I get the knit to flip, but when I go to close the loop, it's take a lot pressure to pull it close. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@BryceHistorically]

That means the knots are too tight, try loosening up the tread a little. Getting good consistent tension will come with practice. 😊

[@ADIZZYPEGLEG]

@@BryceHistorically thank you! I love your videos... keep b them coming. 😄

[@ace-ug7jc]

ughhh. I'm getting the pop you're talking about but the knot isn't staying flipped when I arch back towards me.. I'm frustrated.

[@BryceHistorically]

Keep your left hand (if you are right handed) loose. It’s probably flipping back because your hand thread is too tight. Training your hands to have the right tensions takes a lot of practice, but eventually it will be in your muscle memory and you won’t even have to think about it. 😊

[@ace-ug7jc]

@@BryceHistorically I finally figured it out after watching your video 10+ tines. now I'm a tatting machine 😂

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! 🎉 That makes me so happy! 😁

[@koskaloca]

Thank you!!!!! I can't believe I finally doing it =). You amazing!!! Now I can carry on with part 2 of your Tatting lesson. =)

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!!

[@murfling]

Want to try t-shirt yarn. Where did u find that giant shuttle?

[@BryceHistorically]

I found mine at a local thrift store, but I think you can find them new at Snow Goose Lace, www.snowgooselace.com/product/tatsy-shuttle/

[@wendyscott7707]

I can get the knot to flip on the first half when I bring my hand towards me and go under the thread around my finger. When I do the second part and I move my hand away from me and bring the shuttle on top of the hand thread I cannot get the knot to flip.

[@rachelwofford4166]

thanks so much! it finally worked!!!!!!! I'm so excited to do this!!!!!!😂

[@annmary1664]

Thankyou soo much for the video. It was very helpful❤❤

[@BryceHistorically]

I'm so glad! 😊

[@RiceRabbit98]

Thank you so much!! This makes so much sense, and I finally got it 😄😄

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay! It’s so tricky, but I’m glad you got it! 😁

[@edithkurashige1483]

You're excelent theacher 💞 Thanks So much 🙏

[@helenanderson9445]

Hi! So I’m just learning and I am having an issue with closing my rings. I will go meticulously through the process and make sure my stitches flip like they’re supposed to, but when it comes time to close the ring the very first stitch always tightens and knots to where the rest of the ring will not cooperate. How do I correct this?

[@helenanderson9445]

I was pulling to close from the wrong end!!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@BryceHistorically]

So, it sounds like you're getting your knot to flip, but it's still too tight. Try loosening up tension in your hands, especially the left. It will take some practice but that should fix it. 😊

[@BryceHistorically]

Oh! That'll do it 😊 I'm glad you figured it out.

[@Pjwilliamson55]

I have tried doing this for hours and I cannot get the knots to move, except for one time. And now cannot seem to do it again

[@iamlove757]

Can you please tell me where you got the giant tatting shuttle? ❤️

[@BryceHistorically]

It's made by "Tatsy." I think I got this one in a bag of tatting things from a local thrift shop. If you're looking for one, I don't know if they are being sold new anywhere, so keeping an eye out maybe on Etsy or EBay as well as antique stores or thrift shops is probably your best bet. 😊

[@cubberleycarrie]

This is perfect! I was doing them the non flipped way and couldn’t figure out what I did wrong!

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!

[@dkphillips1654]

Hugely helpful, thank you so much! ❤

[@isobellegilray7786]

my advice to people who are still struggling, if you have a mounted magnifying glass like you'd use for embroidery, put your tatting under it. l finally got the knot to flip after looking at it under the magnifying glass!

[@lakshmisivakumar527]

I tried so many times but still find it difficult to do the first step your tutorial is fantastic I’ll try thank you so much

[@karinagrube233]

Thank you so much for this video, after this video at last I understood how to flip the knot ❤️🌹💋

[@BryceHistorically]

Yay!!

[@messthetic7073]

Im doing ok with flipping the knot, but i'm having a lot of trouble doing the second half of the double stitch 😭 hand wont cooperate Edit: i figured it out But i have the problem that the loop around my left hand tightens as i tat and i can't loosen it at all :'( Edit 2: How do i prevent my thread from twisting as i tat

[@SwedishTruffes]

I can get my knot to flip but im really struggling with keeping it flipped as i pull it tight, ive tried arching around or pulling it in different directions to keep it flipped but i just cant get it to work 90% of the time 😭

[@BryceHistorically]

Tension. Once you get the knot flipped, don't let your threads get tight. It takes a lot of practice to get the right tensions into your muscle memory, but keep at it. Keep your threads, especially your hand thread, relaxed.

[@MarthaDiazTaylor]

My knots are flipping but can't close the ring, not sure what I am doing still. Any ideas?

[@lizmeade8410]

Great explanation! Thank you.

[@kristinetavares7202]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@elisevillanueva7013]

What brand is the large/giant tatting shuttle you are using in this video?

[@BryceHistorically]

The brand is “Tatsy.” It’s their 4” shuttle, I think. It’s huge, haha! I got it in a bag of random tatting things from a local thrift store, but I think you can still find them new. 😊