Tatting dates back to the early 19th century.

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by
a series of knots and loops.

Gaps can be left between the stitches to form picots, which are used for practical construction as well as decorative effect.

Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces.

The lace is formed by a pattern of rings and chains formed from a series of lark's head knots, called double stitches, over a core thread.