How to Make Ring with Curled, or Two-Needle Tatting Tutorial
Hello, everyone! 👋
😕 Unfortunately, I received very few comments on my teaser video for the “How to Make a Curled Ring” tutorial. Honestly, I felt a bit confused and even a little shy. Is this topic not interesting for you? Or maybe my explanations weren’t clear enough? Perhaps social media users just skip the video descriptions? 😅
Or… did you miss my short call-to-action video on YouTube?
📣 If so, maybe it’s time to subscribe and become a little more active on my channel?
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✨ But no worries! I’ve decided to treat my most loyal and curious followers. So today I present to you a detailed step-by-step tutorial and supporting video on how to make a Curled Ring using two-needle tatting technique!
To get started, you’ll need just a few simple tools:
✨ thread,
✨ two tatting needles of the same size,
✨short pieces of contrasting thread, each about 10 cm (4 inches) long,
✨ and a small pair of scissors.
🔍 Important note: Make sure your thread thickness matches the size of your needles. I used #5 tatting needles and #10 mercerized cotton thread.
🧰 What You’ll Need for to Make Ring with Curled
But don’t worry — you can choose different needles and threads. In this case, it won’t affect the technique, only the final size of the curled ring. So feel free to experiment! 🎨😊
🔹 Step 1: Start with the First Needle
Take the first needle and make 3 double stitches.
✂️ The needle thread can be around 20–30 cm long — short enough to handle easily, but long enough so it doesn’t slip out of the needle. Just make sure it’s comfortable to work with!
🔹 Step 2: Work with the Second Needle
Now take the second needle and make 25 double stitches using the ball thread.
Here are two important tips to keep in mind:
1️⃣ Hold the needle backward, with the eye of the needle pointing forward.
2️⃣ Start your stitches right next to the ones made with the first needle. There should be no gap between them!
These small details make a big difference — so don’t skip them! 😉
🔹 Step 3: Measure and Cut the Ball Thread
Now that you have 25 double stitches on the second needle, it’s time to measure out 4.5 meters of the ball thread and cut it off.
✂️ This way, you’ll have a long enough thread to complete the entire curled ring without needing to add more thread later.
Plus, you’ll now have a free end of the ball thread that can easily be inserted into the eye of the second needle. Neat and practical! 😉
🔹How to Make Ring with Curled Step 4: Forming the First Chain
Insert the free end of long cut thread into the eye of the second needle.
Then gently pull the thread through the 25 double stitches, forming an Cain.
🚫 Don’t rush! Try not to tangle the long piece of thread.
But don’t worry — with every new Chain, the thread will become shorter, and pulling it through will get easier and easier. 😌
⚠️ Be very careful at this step!
Before tightening the arc completely, insert a helper thread into the loop at the base of the Chain.
✨ This little trick will do you a big favor:
✔️ it makes shaping the curl much easier,
✔️ it keeps the end of the Chain neat and strong,
✔️ and it helps you gently arrange the curled elements later.
You’ll thank yourself for taking this extra step! 💡🧶
🔹 Step 5: Tighten the Chain
Now tighten the chain well to create a nice, clean curl.
✨ And here’s what you should have — a beautiful, elegant swirl forming before your eyes!
🔹 Step 6: Continue Working with the First Needle
Pull the thread out of the second needle (you can set it aside for now) and use this long ball thread to make 8 double stitches on the first needle.
You’re now slowly building the total number of stitches needed to form the ring on the first needle.
🔁 Important: Do not pull the first needle through your work yet — keep it in place until it’s time to close the ring.
🔹 How to Make Ring with Curled Step 7: Repeat and Create the Full Pattern
Now bring the second needle back into action and repeat Steps 2 through 6.
That means you’ll be making 6 curled chains, with 8 double stitches in between them — all on the first needle.
⚠️ Attention!
At the very end, instead of 8 double stitches, make only 5 double stitches on the first needle.
🌀 This way, you’ll have 6 equal segments between the curls — nice, symmetrical, and perfectly balanced.
🔹 Step 8: Close the Ring and Finish Your Work How to Make Ring with Curled
Now pull the first needle through all the double stitches you’ve made on it and form the ring.
🎀 Tie a secure knot, hide the thread tails, and trim the excess.
And finally — the most satisfying part! — arrange all the curls nicely.
🌟 (Did you notice how helpful those extra helper threads were? They make it so much easier to shape the curls neatly!)
🔹 Finishing Touches – and a Video Tutorial, Too!
As the final step in your How to Make Ring with Curled project, carefully remove the helper threads, holding the curls gently in place as you do so.
💧 If needed, you can lightly apply a stiffening solution to the ring to keep its shape — then let it dry completely.
📽️ And as always, I’ve prepared a step-by-step video tutorial to accompany this written guide:
“How to Make Ring with Curled” — on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTYHweVcikw&list=PLmUVrN61lH3xQZumGGsR2DEL1BADRW6cV
🔹 Loved this technique? Try the next step! ❤️
If you’ve mastered the How to Make Ring with Curled method and feel inspired to try something a bit more advanced, why not create a whole Heart with Curls?
💖 This lovely heart combines the same swirling elements into a graceful, romantic shape — perfect for gifts, decor, or just pure tatting joy!
🎓 You’ll find the detailed PDF tutorial and a supporting video here:
👉 Heart Curls of Love Pattern
Take your tatting to the next level — and let your heart swirl with creativity! ✨🪡