This beautful hanging decoration has been tatted by my mum :-)
 
Tatting is a dying art but one that my mum still practices. It involves the tying of knots and loops using thread wrapped around a shuttle (which is eye-shaped). This item took several hours to make and can be used as a decoration, hung up on a shelf or wall at home. It can also be used as a bookmark and a keyring. 
 
The motif is approximately 5cm long (excluding the tassel) and between 2-3cm wide at its widest point. It has been made using fine pale pink crochet thread, and including the tassel  is 15cm long.