Where can I learn how to tat?
For Shuttle Tatting:
If you are in the SE Michigan area and want to learn shuttle tatting in person, message me for class options.
If you would like to learn one-on-one via a video call, please visit https://collected-chaos.com/collections/one-on-one-assistance.
There are many, many, MANY videos on youtube that teach tatting. It may be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to watch. I recommend starting with these and then explore more until you find something that works for you.
Recommended videos:
Tatting Simple Motif by Marilee Rockley is a great video showing how to make a double stitch, picot, ring, chain, and the join, the link is https://youtu.be/QRxx-erePQM. She has many other fantastic videos as well.
If you struggle with "the flip", and this is the hardest part of learning to tat, check out Shuttle Tatting For Beginners - Transferring the Knot by Frivole, link is https://youtu.be/OWdbxK-NuNY. She has other great videos too.
Georgia Seitz Online Beginning Shuttle Tatting Class, 1st episode link is https://youtu.be/gqLb0va-VXc. This series has 23 videos on learning to shuttle tat which you can review at your own speed.
If you prefer books, I recommend Learn to Tat, by Janette Baker. This book has excellent directions and pictures and has a DVD included. If your local library doesn't have a copy you can order one here https://collected-chaos.com/products/learn-to-tat-with-dvd
For Needle Tatting:
Georgia Seitz Online Beginner Needle Tatting Class, the 1st episode link is https://youtu.be/UVk7sXXEWNE. This series has 23 videos on learning to needle tat which you can review at your own speed.