Tatting
A durable lace made from rings and chains of knots (double stitches) over a core thread.
What it is
Lace made from rings and chains of knots.
Who it suits
Anyone who likes small work.
What you need
A shuttle or tatting needle and thread.
A first project
A row of double stitches.
The tatting guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
How to make a shuttle double stitch
Pass the shuttle under and over the working thread, then pull so the stitch flips.
How to make a needle double stitch
Clockwise, then anticlockwise.
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
