Tatting Techniques by Elgiva Nicholls, 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatting-techniques-Old-revivals-experiments/dp/068414591X

For tatting you need a smooth, firmly twisted thread round.  The six ply 
crochet threads are ideal - DMC Cordonnet, Special Dentelles, Coats crochet, 
Lizbeth etc.   Generally the more plies the better it will be as more plies 
make for a rounder, less squashable thread.  2 ply cotton perle can be used but 
will be more difficult if you need to unpick anything!

Brenda

On 14 Aug 2013, at 08:59, Gray, Alison J wrote:

>  I have to ask you all again about suggestions for good tatting
> books for a beginner.  I've found some good websites (Ring of Tatters, Jane
> Eborall and Tatman) but would like a good 'how to do it' book.  And also
> suggestions for good tatting thread.  Our local needlecraft shop doesn't seem
> to stock the Coats cottons I was using before.

Brenda in Allhallows
www.brendapaternoster.co.uk

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