11. A form of tatting called Takashima Tatting, invented by Toshiko Takashima, exists in Japan. 12. A form of tatting called Takashima Tatting , invented by Toshiko Takashima, exists in Japan. 13. To create a picot in tatting , the first half of a double stitch is made. 14. Tatting has been around hundreds of years . ( Scott, Springfield News-Sun ) MOVED.15. Needle tatting originated in the early twentieth century, but did not become popular until much later. 16. However, it may be seen that the Victorian tatting pin would function as a tatting needle. 17. However, it may be seen that the Victorian tatting pin would function as a tatting needle. 18. The definition may expand to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook or tatting shuttles. 19. Tatting involves making artful knots in a piece of delicate thread with a handheld tool called a shuttle.20. The leaves look more like lace tatting , and underneath some of them I am finding small larvae.