How to Create Double Stitch in Tatting

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a shuttle thread out to its full length.

   Keep the right and left hands at equal levels.
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   Step 2: Pass the shuttle thread under and then right over the right hand below the top joint of fingers.

   , Bring it back over the thread held between the middle and forefinger of the left hand. ,, Hold it in this position until the first half of the double stitch is completed. , Slide the loop into position between the thumb and forefinger.
   
   This completes the first half of a double stitch. , Bring the shuttle forward again and keep the back end of the shuttle toward you.
   
   Carry it over and bring it back under the thread held between the middle and forefinger of the left hand.
   
   Note that this time the thread is not wound around the hand. ,,, This will slide the loop into position between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand.
   
   This completes the second half of the double stitch, the basic stitch in tatting.
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   Step 3: Keep the thread in this position and bring the shuttle forward and insert it under.

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   Step 4: Drop the middle finger of the left hand.

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   Step 5: Draw the shuttle thread taut.

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   Step 6: Slowly raise the middle finger of the left hand.

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   Step 7: Commence the second half of the double stitch.

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   Step 8: Drop the middle finger of the left hand.

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   Step 9: Draw the shuttle thread taut and hold it in this position until the second half of the double stitch is completed.

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    Step 10: Slowly raise the middle finger.

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