Shuttle tatting - working with two shuttles, rings on chains, thrown rings

[@FaerieDust]

This has been super, super helpful!! I've only done a little needle tatting so far, and am starting with shuttle tatting now. But it's been very confusing to figure out how I'm supposed to know which shuttle to use, or how to know if I'm working on the shuttle or ball thread. This video has worked best for me, it really "clicked" for me when I watched it!

[@shuttletatting]

I am so happy that I could help de-mystify this for you! Tatting is FUN! I've been doing it for almost 30 years and it's still fun for me. Having something that's getting in the way of that can be annoying. I'm glad I could help you, good luck on your shuttle tatting journey! Thank you for your comment and for watching! 🙂

[@tasneemsadiqpetiwala5907]

Enjoy watching yr videos! There is something new n inspirational for me always! "Just pretend there is no ring there ".....!well said😀 ...@jeanne, wish if u can share the pattern of square motif.....it is interesting to learn, how TR can change the shape of a motif ,if used cleverly !!😮❤👍🙋‍♀️

[@shuttletatting]

I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and getting inspiration. The square motif pattern is from the book "New Tatting" by Tomoko Morimoto, the Square Flower Motif shown on page 76. Using size 20 thread, my tatted motif turned out to be 1.75 inches (45 mm) corner to corner. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. They are inspiring me! 🙂

[@tasneemsadiqpetiwala5907]

@@shuttletatting thank u for sharing. Stay blessed always ❤️

[@shuttletatting]

@@tasneemsadiqpetiwala5907 🙂

[@PrahaladGantayat]

Perfect 👍.

[@shuttletatting]

Thank you!!!! 😊

[@patpuariea4228]

hello, beautiful work. I have been tatting for a while, 30 plus years. i have come across a pattern and for the life of me i can not figure out. Hopefully you can. Here we go--- Shuttle 1 SpR5. Do not close. Shuttle 2 R5-5-5-5. shuttle 1 SpR5. Shuttle 2 R5-5-5-5. Shuttle 1 SpR5. Shit 2 R5-5-5-5 Shuttle 2 SPr5. You should have 1 center ring and 3 rings going around the outside of that ring. ??????? i don't get the leave ring open and how to ??????? Thank you in advance i hope you can help. Ive looked through lots of videos Nothing..the book itself was not helpful. again that you

[@shuttletatting]

Hello, thank you for watching and for your question. Without seeing the book and pattern in full, the "SpR5" notation gives me an idea that maybe these are 3 rings "thrown" off a split ring center. Not an easy technique, in my opinion. And I would hope there would be an instruction where to close the split ring. The other idea that this could be using is the "self closing mock ring" or SCMR. If you do a search for that term, there are LOTS of tutorials and instructions available. This technique is basically using a chain with a loop at the beginning. After you work the chain stitches with rings "thrown" off, you pass your working shuttle through the starting loop and "close the ring", but actually you are just bringing the two ends of the chain together. The confusing part is that the pattern you offered could be worked using either technique. Hopefully, though, my explanation will help you find the way that works best for YOU. Please keep tatting and having fun! Have a great day! 🙂