How to Tat the Node Stitch

The node stitch is usually written in patterns in "sets of stitches." As the work progresses, small "nodes," or bumps, appear equally spaced on both sides of the piece.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Embroidery Scissors
• Tatting Needles
• Tatting Shuttles
• Tatting Thread
• Beeswax
• Bobbins
• Crochet Hooks
• Fabric Stiffeners
• Sewing Needles
• Tapestry Needles
• Threads
• Scissors
• Scissors

1. Make three first halves of the double stitch.

2. Make three second halves of the double stitch. (This is now one "set of stitches.")

3. Repeat the process: three first halves, three second halves, three first halves, three second halves, and so on.

4. Notice that the stitches begin to twist. A node will occur at each point of a twist.

Tips & Warnings

• Instructions will read: 10[3a-3b]. This tells you to repeat the series of stitches inside the brackets (a = first half of double stitch 3 times, followed by b = second half of double stitch 3 times) 10 times.