Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of delicate handmade lace: Tatting refers to a specific form of lace-making. It is created by looping and knotting a single thread, typically using a small shuttle or a needle.
   • The craft or process of making such lace: Tatting can also refer to the art, act, or technique of producing this knotted lacework.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her grandmother taught her the art of tatting.
  • The tablecloth was edged with beautiful, intricate tatting.
  • She sells her tatting at the local craft fair.

Advanced Usage

• "To do tatting": To engage in the craft of making this type of lace.
  • She spends her evenings doing tatting while listening to the radio.

Variants and Related Words

• Tat (verb): To make or do tatting.
  • She tatted a lovely border for the handkerchief.
• Tatted (adjective): Describing something made with the tatting technique.
  • She wore a collar of tatted lace.

Synonyms

• Lacemaking: The general craft of making lace, which includes techniques like tatting, bobbin lace, and needle lace.
• Knotted lace: A descriptive term that highlights the technique used in tatting.

Related Phrases

(Note: As a specific craft noun, 'tatting' does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. The related phrases are about the activity itself.) - Shuttle tatting: Tatting made using a small shuttle tool. - Shuttle tatting often produces a more durable lace. - Needle tatting: Tatting made using a special needle instead of a shuttle. - Needle tatting can be easier for beginners to learn.

Noun

1. the act or art of making handmade lace
2. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle