Abbreviations
R. Ring
Ch. Chain
ds Double stitch
RW Reverse work
— Picot, large or small as indicated by the size of the dash
SR. Split ring
+ Join
/ Separates stitches on each side of split ring or split chain
Shuttle or lock join
Ñ Downward facing picot – made from the core thread
SLT Shoelace tie
CTM Continuous thread method
Note: A period at the end of a ring will close that ring. It is the choice of the individual tatter to decide whether they should reverse work or tat directionally at the end of a chain, unless specifically stated to do so.