TatML Getting Started Tutorial
Welcome to TatML! This tutorial will walk you through creating your first tatting pattern using TatML markup language.
Before You Begin
What You'll Learn By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to: Write basic TatML patterns...
Tutorial 1: Your First Ring
Let's start with the simplest possible pattern - a single ring. Step 1: Create the Pattern File ...
Tutorial 2: Adding a Chain
Now let's connect our ring to a chain. Step 1: Update the Pattern Modify first_ring.tatml: pat...
Tutorial 3: Creating a Simple Motif
Let's create a complete motif with multiple elements. Step 1: Plan the Pattern We'll create: ...
Tutorial 4: Using Multi-Shuttle Patterns
Let's create a two-shuttle pattern for color contrast. Step 1: Two-Shuttle Syntax Create two_sh...
Tutorial 5: Error Handling and Debugging
Let's intentionally create errors to see how TatML helps you fix them. Step 1: Create a Pattern ...
Tutorial 6: Best Practices
Use Descriptive Names // Good - clear purpose center_ring: R(6, p, 6, p, 6, p, 6) petal1: R(4,...
What's Next?
Now that you understand TatML basics, you can: Explore Advanced Features Pattern imports an...
Advanced Features
Mock Rings For advanced techniques, use mock rings that don't close: mock1: MR(4, p, 4, p, 4) ...