How Do You Make Rings And Picots In Tatting?
All tatting designs contain rings and picots. The ring forms the basis of the design. The picots are used for decoration and for joining. These directions are described in detail to help to make the steps clear in your mind. Once you have mastered this, you will be ready to read the same directions as they would appear in a tatting pattern. This tutorial includes the abbreviations for tatting terms to assist the beginner. • Be aware that the working stitch always comes between the thumb and forefinger. In figures 12, 13, and 14, the fingers should come where the arrow points in the illustration. The drawings are made in this manner (with the fingers away from the working stitch) so that all the steps are clear. • Start the first ring. Make four double stitches (ds). • Make the first half of a double stitch (ds). However, as you slide it into position, stop about 1/4 inch from the preceding double stitch (ds). • Complete the double stitch (ds). • Draw the entire stitch close to the firs
