I could not figure out why my picots were different sizes while using the same gauge. Now I know- I kept switching from holding the gauge vertically to horizontally. I'm only a couple days into learning how to tat, so your videos are showing extremely helpful hints and tips. Thank you!
Oooh - yes, that would be why! hehe, glad my video helped you. I have free patterns in the files of the Noo Bear Tatting fb group (some good ones for newbies) I also teach online classes. Message your email address to me if you'd like information. 🙂
Thank you! I have such trouble keeping my picots consistent. The picot gauge I have is very fiddly. Your demo was exactly what I needed to help me decide which gauge to buy!!!!
I cannot thank you enough for making these videos. You are a superlative teacher, and I feel ready to learn some advanced techniques with you. I taught myself to tat about 30 years ago from books--no Internet then--so I couldn't see tatters working in action. Now that videos are available, I can search for specific issues or techniques and I almost always find what I need. It's a great time to be a student! Thanks from the bottom of my heart, from Michigan, USA.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I taught myself to tat too... but I have the advantage of the internet! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Thank you.
Thanks for the terrific idea of redrawing pattern with added information about sizes of picots and use of color coding. You have a nice affect in general, and I appreciate your comments that not all things work for each of us, but rather, we find what works for us indiviudally.
Thank u.....it helped me for horizontal way of using picot gauge.....as i needed to make a 6 mm picot but didn't hav the 12 mm gauge readily availble! .... n had to use the 6mm one horizontally 😇🙂!
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Could you further explain the “dash” system for patterns? I think I understand that a single dash indicates a short picot, and a double dash, a longer picot. How does the pattern developer indicate multiple sequential picots (e.g. a longer picot flanked by two shorter ones)?
You're welcome! You're correct with your understanding of the dashes. Picots need at least one double stitch between them to hold the picot, so your example would be written like this: 1 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 So you have one DS, short picot, one DS, long picot, one DS, short picot, one DS I hope that helps. 🙂
So when you say that if you use the picot gauge vertically that makes the picot height half of the gauge size, does that mean that if a pattern called for a size 3 picot you wouldn’t actually use the size 3 gauge, but instead you would use a size 6 gauge? Side note - I really appreciate all of your videos on tatting, I very recently decided to learn how to tat and your videos have been by far the most helpful in understanding and learning this art form, so thank you very much🧡🧡
Usually when a designer tells you the size of the picot they will say '6mm open' meaning the picot measures 6mm across when it's being made (giving you a 3mm picot) ... or they will say '3mm picot'... meaning you have to use a 6mm gauge! 🤪 Picots aren't measured in 'sizes' but are measured in mm, cm or inches. Basically you have it correct, it just depend on how the designer decides to write the information in the pattern. I hope that helps and doesn't just confuse you further! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 🙂
This depends on the size of thread you're using. A size 10 is thicker than a size 40, so you'll need a bigger gauge to accommodate the thread. If you used a small gauge in the size 10 thread, it would be really hard to see and hard to work with - does that make sense? I use a 1mm gauge when working with anything size 40 or more, a 2mm gauge for size 20 thread and a 3mm for size 10 thread. Keep your joining picots small so that the elements sit comfortably side by side. If your picot is too big, you'll have gaps. However, if it's too small your elements will bunch together.
Yes you can. You can use anything that will give you consistent measurements for your picots. If you're going to use cardboard, use a stiff/hard cardboard so it doesn't bend on you. 😊
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I could not figure out why my picots were different sizes while using the same gauge. Now I know- I kept switching from holding the gauge vertically to horizontally. I'm only a couple days into learning how to tat, so your videos are showing extremely helpful hints and tips. Thank you!
Oooh - yes, that would be why! hehe, glad my video helped you. I have free patterns in the files of the Noo Bear Tatting fb group (some good ones for newbies) I also teach online classes. Message your email address to me if you'd like information. 🙂
Thank you! I have such trouble keeping my picots consistent. The picot gauge I have is very fiddly. Your demo was exactly what I needed to help me decide which gauge to buy!!!!
That's so cool! I'm glad it helped, thank you!
I cannot thank you enough for making these videos. You are a superlative teacher, and I feel ready to learn some advanced techniques with you. I taught myself to tat about 30 years ago from books--no Internet then--so I couldn't see tatters working in action. Now that videos are available, I can search for specific issues or techniques and I almost always find what I need. It's a great time to be a student! Thanks from the bottom of my heart, from Michigan, USA.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I taught myself to tat too... but I have the advantage of the internet! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Thank you.
Thanks for the terrific idea of redrawing pattern with added information about sizes of picots and use of color coding. You have a nice affect in general, and I appreciate your comments that not all things work for each of us, but rather, we find what works for us indiviudally.
Thank you! I am really glad you enjoyed the video. ... and yes - do what works for you!
Thank u.....it helped me for horizontal way of using picot gauge.....as i needed to make a 6 mm picot but didn't hav the 12 mm gauge readily availble! .... n had to use the 6mm one horizontally 😇🙂!
Glad it helped!
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Truly beautiful.
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Thank you. 😊
Thank you, for doing a well explained video.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great info! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Could you further explain the “dash” system for patterns? I think I understand that a single dash indicates a short picot, and a double dash, a longer picot. How does the pattern developer indicate multiple sequential picots (e.g. a longer picot flanked by two shorter ones)?
You're welcome! You're correct with your understanding of the dashes. Picots need at least one double stitch between them to hold the picot, so your example would be written like this:
1 - 1 - - - 1 - 1
So you have one DS, short picot, one DS, long picot, one DS, short picot, one DS
I hope that helps. 🙂
I am enjoying and appreciate your videos!💐
That's awesome! Thank you😊
Thank you, this is great idea.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
So when you say that if you use the picot gauge vertically that makes the picot height half of the gauge size, does that mean that if a pattern called for a size 3 picot you wouldn’t actually use the size 3 gauge, but instead you would use a size 6 gauge?
Side note - I really appreciate all of your videos on tatting, I very recently decided to learn how to tat and your videos have been by far the most helpful in understanding and learning this art form, so thank you very much🧡🧡
Usually when a designer tells you the size of the picot they will say '6mm open' meaning the picot measures 6mm across when it's being made (giving you a 3mm picot) ... or they will say '3mm picot'... meaning you have to use a 6mm gauge! 🤪 Picots aren't measured in 'sizes' but are measured in mm, cm or inches.
Basically you have it correct, it just depend on how the designer decides to write the information in the pattern. I hope that helps and doesn't just confuse you further!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 🙂
@@NooBearAus Ohhh okay, I completely understand what you’re saying. Thank you for taking your time to reply!
Not sure if i missed it in the video but what size would you recommend a joining picot to be?
This depends on the size of thread you're using. A size 10 is thicker than a size 40, so you'll need a bigger gauge to accommodate the thread. If you used a small gauge in the size 10 thread, it would be really hard to see and hard to work with - does that make sense?
I use a 1mm gauge when working with anything size 40 or more, a 2mm gauge for size 20 thread and a 3mm for size 10 thread.
Keep your joining picots small so that the elements sit comfortably side by side. If your picot is too big, you'll have gaps. However, if it's too small your elements will bunch together.
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Thank you!
Where does one find free patterns like your doily
The pattern shown in this video is a paid pattern. There are lot's of free patterns on places like craft tree
can i use a piece of cardboard to obtain picot gauge?
Yes you can. You can use anything that will give you consistent measurements for your picots. If you're going to use cardboard, use a stiff/hard cardboard so it doesn't bend on you. 😊
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