Alicia

I’m Alicia, a passionate tatting artist and founder of Tatting Moments. I create delicate lace designs, teach tatting techniques, and share the beauty of handmade traditions with the world.

Joined: 21/08/2025
Articles: 12

Community & Events, Heritage & Stories, Supplies & Tools, Techniques & Patterns

Tatting vs Crochet – 8 Key Differences Every Crafter Should Know

Close-up comparison of tatting and crochet — a delicate white tatted doily designed by Renata Niemczyk next to a soft crochet bag made of yarn.

Tatting and crochet are both beautiful lace-making techniques, but anyone who’s tried both will know they couldn’t be more different. Here are 10 key differences that set them apart: TATTING CROCHET 1. Knotting vs. looping Tatting lace is created through…

Alicia
04/09/2025

Wellbeing & Mindfulness

Tatting FLOW

Tatting is a simple sequence of rings and chains, created with just a shuttle and thread. Yet it is more than a craft. It is a journey — a way to connect, to grow, and to nurture wellbeing. Centuries old, yet full…

Alicia
21/08/2025

Heritage & Stories, Techniques & Patterns

Tatting – The Lace That Traveled Through Centuries

18th-century aristocratic woman tatting lace – history of tatting

Here’s what’s inside this post: What is tatting? Early origins: knotting before tatting? Tatting in the 19th Century: the shuttle era. Cultural spread and variations. Tools and materials through time. The timeless charm of tatting. What is tatting? Tatting is…

Alicia
20/08/2025