Needle Tatting: Catherine Wheel Join

This is how I do Catherine Wheel joins when needle tatting. It’s a two-needle technique. I like to call it the Sewn Technique, because it feels like I’m sewing the join into place. Catherine Wheel joins are a great way to outline a piece of tatting with one continuous chain, which makes a smooth line, rather than the scalloped edge a border of standard chains & joins would create. Featuring a special appearance by Tali, my adventurous 3 1/2 year old Maine Coon cat. Sample piece shown at the beginning of t