Comments on: A Knitter’s Journey http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/ musings, thoughts, and writings of Barbara W. Klaser Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:16:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.3-beta1 Comment on A Knitter’s Journey by: cassie-b http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-199 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:32:53 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-199 Thanks - I do everything else right-handed as well. In fact, I've taught left-handers who think they can't learn, and have always taught them the right handed method. They never knew. I think I'll check up on your tatting info. Cas Thanks - I do everything else right-handed as well.
In fact, I’ve taught left-handers who think they can’t learn, and have always taught them the right handed method. They never knew.
I think I’ll check up on your tatting info.

Cas

]]> Comment on A Knitter’s Journey by: Barbara http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-198 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 20:21:59 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-198 I'm left-handed, too, but I learned to tat right-handed. In fact, I do most needlecrafts right-handed, except handsewing. There is a method of doing tatting, called needle tatting, which I've heard is easier to learn, though I haven't tried it. An online lesson for shuttle tatting can be found at <a href="http://www.thisntat.com/lessons1.html"><strong>This 'n' Tat</strong></a>, as well as various resources at the <a href="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5082/"><strong>Tattered</strong></a> website. <a href="http://www.lacis.com/"><strong>Lacis</strong></a> sells a variety of lacemaking supplies and books. Tatting is made up of series of double half-hitches (same knot used in macrame) that slide along a thread ring. When the thread the knots are made on is pulled closed you have a ring of knots. Chains are made between rings, using a second thread. There's a particular movement, like a "dance," of the hand that holds the shuttle. I think it can be learned by anyone with either their right or left hand, but once you've learned it, it becomes second nature, you don't really think about it, so I can see why someone would find it difficult to translate to the other hand, once learned. I haven't tried to, myself. I still do it the way I was taught, right-handed. Funny how the things we learn become embedded in our minds. I’m left-handed, too, but I learned to tat right-handed. In fact, I do most needlecrafts right-handed, except handsewing. There is a method of doing tatting, called needle tatting, which I’ve heard is easier to learn, though I haven’t tried it. An online lesson for shuttle tatting can be found at This ‘n’ Tat, as well as various resources at the Tattered website. Lacis sells a variety of lacemaking supplies and books.

Tatting is made up of series of double half-hitches (same knot used in macrame) that slide along a thread ring. When the thread the knots are made on is pulled closed you have a ring of knots. Chains are made between rings, using a second thread. There’s a particular movement, like a “dance,” of the hand that holds the shuttle. I think it can be learned by anyone with either their right or left hand, but once you’ve learned it, it becomes second nature, you don’t really think about it, so I can see why someone would find it difficult to translate to the other hand, once learned. I haven’t tried to, myself. I still do it the way I was taught, right-handed. Funny how the things we learn become embedded in our minds.

]]> Comment on A Knitter’s Journey by: cassie-b http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-197 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:08:24 +0000 http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/2004/11/30/a-knitters-journey-into-ancient-history/#comment-197 Before I felt the need to go into the corporate world and earn a real living, I taught knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needlepoint and a few other crafts. I never learned how to tat, unfortunately. I am left-handed, and could never find anyone to teach me. I wish I had pursued tatting, it is so beautiful. I've been fascinated with the needle arts since I was 8 years old. Lately, I've been busy with afgans for children and babies. It gives me a good feeling to give these as gifts. Before I felt the need to go into the corporate world and earn a real living, I taught knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, needlepoint and a few other crafts. I never learned how to tat, unfortunately. I am left-handed, and could never find anyone to teach me. I wish I had pursued tatting, it is so beautiful. I’ve been fascinated with the needle arts since I was 8 years old. Lately, I’ve been busy with afgans for children and babies. It gives me a good feeling to give these as gifts.

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