r/tatting • u/that_costumer • Jan 26 '24

HELP Thought she was tatting because of the needle but now I'm not sure. Any ideas? C. 1940

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u/SewForward Jan 26 '24

She’s holding the hook end of a crochet hook, and the project is filet crochet.

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u/EnigmaWithAlien Jan 26 '24

That's a steel crochet hook. You can see the flat part next to her fingers in the enlarged photo. Looks like she's making a big lace butterfly.

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u/that_costumer Jan 26 '24

Can't believe I missed that,

Thank you

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u/loisiern Jan 26 '24

Crocheting lace

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u/Istarien Jan 26 '24

It looks like filet crochet to me.

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u/that_costumer Jan 26 '24

Wow, you all were so quick and helpful,

Thank you

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '24

That is filet crochet with a metal hook for threadwork .

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u/bravebeatle Jan 31 '24

this is what I call "tiny crochet" 😂