There is not a standard notation for tatting, however tatters are trying to establish a notation system for patterns. I honestly think the key is in knowing how to hold the work in order to execute the stitch/design elements to a pattern. Also, it helps not to let your mistakes intimidate effort to learn a new stitch or skill. Once you get past that, there is no end to what can be learned with tatting. In fact, I had to get beyond this level, too. I hope you will learn sometime. Ronda