Here’s what I found when I took a closer look at one website. Today Facebook started showing me ads for a bundle of “200+ tatting patterns”. The photos looked lovely. Lace earrings with pearls, doilies on a wooden table, women…
The mental health benefits of tatting Tatting for mental health may sound like an unusual idea, but many tatters know that a shuttle, thread and a few knots can make even the most stressful day feel more manageable. Recently, I have seen…
You finish a round of tatting and place your work down… only to realise you have a wavy doily instead of a perfectly flat circle. Maybe it ripples like a leaf, or cups into a bowl — but either way, it…
Tatting can be soothing, meditative, and surprisingly versatile. Some projects are airy and delicate, while others feel structured and rhythmic. The Autumn Leaves Square Doily falls into that second category: a harmonious mix of geometry and gentle, flowing motifs inspired by…
Some projects are just patterns. Others grow into traditions. In February 2014, Polish tatting designer Renata Niemczyk – known in the tatting world as Renulek – started publishing her first Spring Doily, row by row. No one could have guessed…
Tatting is a centuries-old lace-making technique admired for its precision, lightness, and delicate beauty. Although it is often associated with doilies or table linens, tatting actually offers endless possibilities — from fashion accessories and jewelry to home décor that can…
When it comes to tatting vs crochet difficulty, tatting immediately stands out. It is light, delicate, and very detailed, creating a strong WOW effect. Often even stronger than traditional crochet.And yet, many people who feel comfortable with a crochet hook…
If you’re new to shuttle tatting and unsure where to start — you’re not alone! Since there are so many different tools, threads, and accessories available, it’s worth pausing to consider what you really need before diving in. Starting with…
Tatting can surprise you. Sometimes it becomes airy and delicate. Other times, strong and structured. This bracelet is exactly the second kind. It looks almost like knitting, yet it is created entirely with tatting shuttles. This free tatting pattern is…
