Tatting - What is it and how to do it - a step by step guide to shuttle, thread and stitches

[@becky2818]

Hello from Michigan, US I find tatting fascinating just now learning about it and I think, no I know I've found my new hobby

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@becky2818 hello from England x

[@DeannaAKADeanna]

Watching from the little mountains south of San Francisco, California. I'm so happy to have found your video!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England! Delighted to have you here on my channel xxxxx

[@lesliebooth2833]

Im watching from Texas and feeling quite guilty for watching this instead of doing my Bible study to prepare for church this morning, but when I saw you were tatting I had to watch!!! My grandmother used to do tatting, did ALL her pillow cases which I inherited!! I’m tickled to see this!!!

[@SqueakerChimp]

I think watching this is good for your soul and reminds you of good times. I think your Bible studies could wait just this once. Hello in Texas from England.

[@erikaclark7892]

I'm in Houston! I am a crocheter and just started using crochet thread. Now I want to know how to do all the things!

[@darlenemiller9990]

Watching from Oklahoma City. My grandmother-in-law, MeMe, taught me how to tat. I’m out of practice so I am always up for a refresher! Jan

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello in Oklahoma from Dorset England! It’s such a beautiful craft and it could do easily be lost. Get refreshing and tatting! Xxxx

[@sandrabush1232]

I'm in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, where I live with my Bristol, England born husband. While I haven't seen much tatting done in this area, I can recall in my hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, my mother and several aunts creating everything from tiny doll's dresses to lovely snowflake ornaments in what they called tatting. Thank you for your excellent explanation of the process. It's so good to know that this elegant art is not being lost to time.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England! It’s such a lovely craft and it would be a shame to loose it

[@michellealvarez8426]

This has been the best tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you for you explanation being so simple. Peabody Massachusetts

[@SqueakerChimp]

You are so welcome!

[@Dm-kq6os]

I’m an English expat living in Washington State. I’ve been tatting for 5 years now and in my work with beads and tatting, I came across this fabulous craft of paper beading!!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Now you can make your own beads to use in tatting! X

[@emmyedie1169]

This is the most calming and well explained and perfectly slow but not too slow tutorial I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you so much, this means a lot

[@myalabamahome1125]

Watching from Alabama, USA. I just started making paper beads and a new member of your Facebook group. You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England so please you are finding then useful x

[@susane945]

Ooooostralia! Wow! Tatting!! I'm so interested in your different varieties of crafts that you're into. ❤

[@SqueakerChimp]

Yay! Thank you!

[@judykerr5312]

I am from eastern Tennessee and appreciate your sharing your skills and help us learn old hand crafts. Thanks

[@SqueakerChimp]

You are so welcome!

[@SusieMathews]

Just found you! Watching from Peoria, IL USA. I love tatted trims, but never learned from my grandmother when I had the chance. You make it very approachable, thank you for sharing 😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello 👋 thank you for watching. I have some new tatting videos coming in the next week or so. Nice easy designs too

[@hanneweber4246]

It's a great video. Very easy to follow.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anniewright6358]

I’m from the bay of plenty in NewZealand. You must have read my mind, I was thinking it would be nice to see a demo on tatting, and here you are

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England! If you have any other ideas for what you would like to see, do let me know x

[@ElinaValtonen-lj6kb]

It was a welldone video! Slow enough to look and understand! Thanks a lot and regards from Kaarina City, South-West Finland!

[@SqueakerChimp]

You are so welcome

[@dailypan]

Hello! I'm watching from Brazil. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, I'm very excited to start now!

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@dailypan hello from England - good luck and enjoy

[@delizziadegreslan6152]

Hello from New Caledonia ☀️ It’s a small French island in the South Pacific Ocean. Thanks a lot for that video that makes me listen some English 😉 And happy to learn about tatting too 😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England xxx

[@linwei-lee110]

Best channel name ever

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you xxx

[@KD-dx9sp]

Watching from Texas, just bought your kit on Etsy. Excited to learn….

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from Southern England, I'll post your kit on Monday. Xxxxx part 2 coming soon

[@carolynastrong]

Watching from Oregon USA. My grandmother did tatting and I still have some of her work. Curious about it. Right now I crochet, but thinking about this.

[@SqueakerChimp]

I bet her work is beautiful - you should give it a try. I'm out of kits on Etsy at the moment but should be back in stock in a few days

[@AlettaCatharinaPotgieter]

I'm watching from Bloemfontein , South Africa!!

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@AlettaCatharinaPotgieter hello from the uk

[@1SelfStarter]

Hello from Soldotna, Alaska, USA; on a little peninsula off the coast of British Columbia & like you, near the sea. Thanks very much for your hard work!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@ShireenBenjamin-ew7zp]

Hi, I'm from South Africa and I am happy to learn this beautiful art work.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England x

[@lynn858]

Congrats on being the second google result for "tatting lace"! (right after Wikipedia) I was watching V. Birchwood's 500 Years of Lace History ft. Elena Kanagy-Loux, and the pictures of tatting came up and I thought: I NEED to see if I can learn that. I looks like it might be reasonably achievable. How complicated is it, and how much stuff do I need? I MUST look that up immediately! And I think, based on this, it might be a good fit for me! Any craft that's an excuse for variegated rainbow string/thread/yarn... (not that I really stuck with knitting, but that ball of rainbow yarn sure was enjoyable!) Clearly I'm going to have to come back to this when I have the tools, to follow along. Until then, your voice is a lovely accompaniment to my mending. Ontario, Canada.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you for this, that's brilliant news. Its honestly a lovely hobby and I encourage you to give it a try

[@WatchMeWatchStuff]

This has been crazy helpful! Thank you so much!

[@SqueakerChimp]

My pleasure, hoping to do a few more tutorials on tatting too

[@zanzara93]

Watching from Norway 🥰 Bought a used sewing machine and it came with this odd, leaf-shaped, bobbin-thingy. I guess now I will have to add one more hobby to my list 😁

[@SqueakerChimp]

Wonderful! Welcome to tatting

[@deebryars6782]

I have been tatting for about 20 years. I bought a book to learn. I live in Perdido, Alabama

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England - so clever to learn from a book. I bet you have made some amazing things.

[@deebryars6782]

My favorite to make is cross bookmarkes . I have made them in all colors

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@deebryars6782 amazing!

[@beahenderson6589]

Hi squeaker chimp, I’m sorry I’ve only just discovered you and don’t know your name! I’m in Sturminster Newton Dorset, really not far from you! I know Christchurch very well as I used to work there, lovely town, just can’t park 😂. Love listening to you and your teaching, so glad I’ve found you, I can spend the rest of the day catching up on all your videos and listen to you craft whilst I work 😂, Bea xx

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@beahenderson6589 hello! Lovely to meet you and thank you for watching. My name is Zoe 🤣

[@danielle2137]

Hi. I'm watching from derby UK. Received my beginners rating kit today. Please could you direct me to your butterfly tutorial as I can't find it. Excited to get started. I'm hoping to make some jewellery for my wedding eventually. Many thanks

[@SqueakerChimp]

I am sure there is a butterfly tutorial on KZbin somewhere. It’s on my list to do - noobear has great tutorials

[@gordanakotorac9697]

Watching you from Melbourne Australia, thank you so much for your video❤

[@SqueakerChimp]

You are so welcome!

[@ritadavis2959]

I'm watching from Oklahoma. I enjoyed your instruction.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello in Oklahoma from England

[@star2light1earth]

Chesapeake, VA..Just started tatting! What is the size of the rainbow thread?

[@normaseledon3215]

Watching from Chicago, Illinois, near Lake Michigan! Love your videos!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from Christchurch in the U.K. thank you for watching

[@rebeccaduggan4227]

watching fron New york I love your idea using the pic for picott :) I just learning about 4 days now

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@rebeccaduggan4227 hello from English- well done for learning and keep going XXX

[@audreygoldbeck7003]

I’m watching from Los Angeles California, new here and really excited to learn from you ✨

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England, hoping to post more tutorials soon

[@kazzerw1128]

I live in North Norfolk UK and I usually watch all of your paper bead making as I only work with paper. But I saw this pop up and was so intrigued. But I have to say I am new to paper bead making . I've just actually bought your rolling tools off Etsy a my quilling tools arn't quite right for the job x

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello my fellow UK friend! Thank you for watching xxx

[@shelbydanley1356]

Could you please provide details on the thread you use for beginners in this video, as you state on some previous comments that it is in your etsy shop, but I don't see it on there anymore. Thanks!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hi, I have it on some of my beginner kits but they are currently out of stock - more in soon

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Good morning, I'm watching from Georgia USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Good morning in Georgia, it's lunchtime here in England. Thank you for watching xxx

[@monajohnson8304]

Watching from Oklahoma, USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Another Oklahoman!!!! How exciting - thank you for watching xxx

[@anjamartens7511]

I live in Belgium, and am new here, nice to meet you

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@anjamartens7511 hello and welcome x

[@carolruby1286]

my name is Carol Ruby and I am watching your channel from Washington State in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest. USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello Carol Ruby from England! I hope you are having a fabulous day x

[@bythegraceofgod993]

Hi. I am watching from the high desert of Southern California, US.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Wow! It’s so amazing to see where everyone is watching from. Hello from England xxxxxx

[@helencoles9922]

Watching from Christchurch, New Zealand 👋

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from Christchurch England xxxx

[@janeohair1799]

Hi, I live in Fort Worth, Texas and very new to tatting. Only 4 months😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England! It’s fun isn’t it

[@TxWhisk021]

Did you make the piece hanging on the wall?

[@SqueakerChimp]

No it came from India. It's lovely isn't it

[@ToddCarnes]

I'm watching from Reno, NV. :)

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@sophiefrizzell9488]

Hi. I am watching from Christchurch, New Zealand. Love your tutorial. Tatting is something i have been wanting to have a go at for ages snd your tutorial makes it look so achievable

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from Christchurch England!!!! Please do have a go and I'm putting another tutorial up this weekend with a basic flower pattern on.

[@WatchMeWatchStuff]

I tried to click your Etsy link but it said “page not found”. I went to Etsy’s website and searched your KZbin name I think I found your store. But just heads up I think your link is broken

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you I will sort it - www.Squeakerchimp.Etsy.com

[@WendyRosenthal-nx2bu]

Watching from Virginia, USA. Have a gifted project years old of a cat, placed under glass.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Amazing! Hello from England

[@stephaniebatchelor8314]

Can you tell me where I can buy that's pattern you are showing the round rainbow colored star thing please? I would like to have it to practice with. Thanks. I ordered some kits from you and I need some more practice patterns to work!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Don’t be afraid to tackle something more complicated. Find a KZbin tutorial you can follow along with.

[@beepaz3335]

How long did the big doily take to make?

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hours 🤣

[@anitashetty1353]

Hello Good morning , I would like to see what you are currently doing the bigger one that you are doing Thank you

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hi I have made lots of tatted doilies and most come from purchased patterns. I wouldn’t be able to do a tutorial on making those as it would not be fair to the pattern designer

[@lilyofthevalley54]

Excellent instruction. Tysm! 🌷

[@SqueakerChimp]

You are so welcome!

[@suzanncolbert9524]

I'm watching from Colorado, USA. 4/3/2024. Hello.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@yoshclements6951]

Hello from San Francisco California 😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello! How wonderful! Hello from the south of England

[@sharonrichard5696]

What is the name of the thread you are using? I would like to get some.

[@SqueakerChimp]

I sell it in my Etsy shop - www.squeakerchimp.etsy.com

[@sharonrichard5696]

Can I get just the thread without buying the whole kit?

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@sharonrichard5696 yes I have a set of three threads in the tatting section - all variagated

[@lilyofthevalley54]

Looove your doily. 😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you so much

[@samanthafelts4428]

Watching from SW Ohio in the USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England 👋

[@becky2818]

Where do you get patterns?

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@becky2818 you can search Pinterest for free tatting patterns

[@debbief7276]

I am in upstate NY. Very good video watching from side to see if better than front to back. Boy are yarn sizes confusing!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello, yes sizes are confusing, bugger the number, smaller the yarn

[@debbief7276]

What i meant was an 8 in DMC prtke cotton=20 in Lizbeth cordonett. So I have several spools of fine thread that i thought was thicker. Found out later that cording is preferred over yarn no matter if they are same size.

[@GIJane2U]

Hello and greetings from Barrie Ontario Canada.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England and so lovely to see you here, it's amazing to see where everyone cones from xxx

[@GIJane2U]

@@SqueakerChimp Yes "KZbin" can be a pretty awesome place sometimes. I don't know how to Tat but I do remember seeing the Catholic nuns working on their bobbins then they would use the lace for edging around the altar linens. I very much enjoyed watching you demonstrate this art. I also love your paper bead tutorials they are informative, fun and very relaxing. Thank You 😊 🙏 Namaste

[@stephanieashworth6317]

Watching from Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA. My Grandmother tatted but never taught me how. I'm trying to correct her error in judgment!

[@SqueakerChimp]

Brilliant and great picture of Jim

[@jstamzd1]

Watching from Sebring, Florida…want to learn this to make butterflies to use as “buttons” on my baby booties….i have the metal shuttle just like the one in your video…the bobbin comes out…..I find that using the metal shuttle, my thread seems to catch the hook on the end and ultimately breaks…..so frustrating….just learning how to do this…

[@SqueakerChimp]

Maybe try with a plastic shuttle. It’s a bit like crochet hooks or knitting needles, everyone has their preferences

[@sandraolgert5726]

I'm watching from Sweden, Rottne. Lying in bed with fever. I like watching your videos. Find your voice soothing 🙂

[@SqueakerChimp]

Oh no get better soon!

[@sandraolgert5726]

@@SqueakerChimp Thank you ❤️

[@shantisarvani3758]

Thanks a lot for the video.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Glad you found it useful

[@cade_does_stuff4067]

Watching from north idaho, found out about tatting from a nice lady at the state fair

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@cade_does_stuff4067 fabulous hello from England

[@hellboyzgirlgowdy5230]

Watching from the bottom of Germany close to the French border 😉

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello and thank you for watching

[@karyncleavely850]

I tried your link above for the kit and it doesn't work!

[@SqueakerChimp]

My apologies but thanks for letting me know. If you go to www.Squeakerchimp.Etsy.com you will find it

[@zulnoeart]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@SqueakerChimp]

Thank you

[@lisajarvis3820]

PLEASE 🙏🏿 PLEASE 🙏🏿 PLEASE 🙏🏿 DO MORE SHUTTLE TATTING 🙏🏿 PLEASE 🙏🏿 PLEASE 🙏🏿 PLEASE!!

[@SqueakerChimp]

More are coming!

[@upcyclingpapierkunstina638]

A little bit late, but I'm watching from Germany, Northern Seacoast, near Bremerhaven. I've never seen this technic before, but it seems rather difficult to me.

[@SqueakerChimp]

It's a very old technique and takes a while to master

[@HCGrover]

Pl let me the no.of thread ball for tating.

[@SqueakerChimp]

I have some in my Etsy store

[@lenadial4678]

Hi watching from Liberty SC..

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hi, is that Southern California? I'm not great at working out places by letter 😂 hello from England! Thank you for watching xxxx

[@anitashetty1353]

Hello i am Anita from India Bangalore

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from the UK

[@deborahpoteat6292]

I live in South Carolina, USA😊

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@rebeccabuck8716]

I’m in Dallas Texas ( November 2023). My 85 year old mother would like to learn tatting

[@SqueakerChimp]

That would be amazing if she did

[@vexi1231]

I live in usa. Statec of Florida in a small town called starke it is in central Florida

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello! I've been to Florida 4 times and love it there! Thanks got watching and commenting xxxx

[@Drayman1863]

Chicago Illinois USA, is my home.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@Caddywoman]

You are delightful

[@SqueakerChimp]

And you are so kind, thank you for watching xxx

[@haholland]

Rogers, Arkansas, USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from the UK!

[@dorisbush799]

I'm in northern Indiana in the USA..my GMA used to tat but I never learned

[@SqueakerChimp]

You should start learning, you will love it

[@yellowrose655]

San Antonio tx USA.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@wandabride7071]

North Carolina USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@rasaleyrajeswari8054]

Hi iam from india

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello in India, I would definitely love to visit India and spend some time there

[@jessicamurray7429]

Slidell Louisiana USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

I have been to Louisiana - hello from the UK. Thank you for watching

[@fi556]

Man, struggling with this, east midlands uk

[@SqueakerChimp]

It’s not easy but one you get it it’s like riding a bike. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just try to get the knot switch right

[@fi556]

@@SqueakerChimp im trying, maybe it cus i crochet , but i just cant get the movement yet , i get the first one i think but by the 2nd its a nott lol

[@SqueakerChimp]

@@fi556 it takes practice so keep going! It will just click if you keep trying. Maybe leave it and come back to it. 🤣

[@fi556]

I think i got it, it looks similar and it moves but the flipping of the loop isnt registering, however it moves so does that mean it is right?

[@yellowrose655]

San Antonio tx usa

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@valeriereinholtz4523]

Iowa, USA.

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@bevarchibald9653]

Im in Idaho in the United State

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@rebeccalamberson2215]

I live in Indiana

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@janefitzgerald8997]

I'm living in swindon wilts

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from Christchurch Dorset x

[@bevholly8558]

Australia, Hello

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England

[@sherryhawkins556]

Watching from North Carolina USA

[@SqueakerChimp]

Hello from England 😃