I’ll try to make this introduction short and sweet- I’m here to list my personal experience of the pros and cons of tatting with both a shuttle and a needle! I would love to hear your feedback on the topic as well. My commentary is broken down into multiple parts:
Travel
The shuttle has more convenience for tatters on the go- anyone who tats on the train or any other form of public mass transit like me may find more ease in shuttle tatting.
The needle can be taken away and put towards a different project at any time without wasting thread- most convenient if you find yourself to be the kind of tatter who juggeks multiple projects at the same time.
Stitches
The shuttle produces tighter stitches since Knots are tied directly on the thread.
The needle has a puffier Stitch, a sort of superficial bulk to it, but this Stitch looks quite nice if you’re using larger thread (size 10 crochet looks superb when tightly needle tatted).
Speed
I find shuttle tatting to be much speedier than needle tatting- needle tatting slows me down when I have to tie an overhand knot after every ring.
Presentation
Needle tatting is a sure winner when you think about hiding threads- it’s a breeze!
Hiding threads with shuttle tatting can be tricky and time consuming.
Hand stress and fatigue
As a tatter who constantly battles with a left-hand repetitive stress injury, I cannot needle tat for long without discomfort or pain. Shuttle tatting, however, I can do for hours!
What are some other pros and cons you find between the two tatting techniques? Let me know!
Travel
The shuttle has more convenience for tatters on the go- anyone who tats on the train or any other form of public mass transit like me may find more ease in shuttle tatting.
The needle can be taken away and put towards a different project at any time without wasting thread- most convenient if you find yourself to be the kind of tatter who juggeks multiple projects at the same time.
Stitches
The shuttle produces tighter stitches since Knots are tied directly on the thread.
The needle has a puffier Stitch, a sort of superficial bulk to it, but this Stitch looks quite nice if you’re using larger thread (size 10 crochet looks superb when tightly needle tatted).
Speed
I find shuttle tatting to be much speedier than needle tatting- needle tatting slows me down when I have to tie an overhand knot after every ring.
Presentation
Needle tatting is a sure winner when you think about hiding threads- it’s a breeze!
Hiding threads with shuttle tatting can be tricky and time consuming.
Hand stress and fatigue
As a tatter who constantly battles with a left-hand repetitive stress injury, I cannot needle tat for long without discomfort or pain. Shuttle tatting, however, I can do for hours!
What are some other pros and cons you find between the two tatting techniques? Let me know!
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