October Play Day - Tatting
Our October play day was a focus on Lace with a Tatting workshop in the afternoon for the few people who were interested at having a go at making the durable form of lace. A few people brought some samples of handmade lace for people to have a look at and admire, while a selection of books on different lace making techniques detailed the intricate aspects of the art.
Tatting is a particularly durable form of lace making and is constructed from a series of knots and loops. While traditional tatting uses a plain white or cream fine thread, often a No. 20 or 40, some more modern tatted pieces use thicker and coloured threads, some even variegated.
The earliest form of Tatting requires a small shuttle, that fits neatly into the hand, and a ball of thread, making it a very compact craft for travel. While it does take a lot of little knots to form a substantial piece of lace, the end result is admired by all.
More modern forms of Tatting include Needle-Tatting and Cro-Tatting, both which use special needles and hooks instead of the traditional shuttle.
Some other types of fine lace made by hand are:
More modern forms of Tatting include Needle-Tatting and Cro-Tatting, both which use special needles and hooks instead of the traditional shuttle.
Some other types of fine lace made by hand are:
- Needle lace: made by hand with a needle and sometimes a frame
- Fillet lace: a netting based lace that is embroidered and filled
- Embroidered lace: lacework embroidered over another fabric
- Bobbin or pillow lace: made with bobbins, pins and a pillow
- Knitted lace: made with fine knitting needles
- Crochet lace: made with a fine crochet hook