Tatting Books

A Tatter's Workbook
by A. Tatter
ISBN 1-891656-35X
This is a book a tatter created in the 1920's, recording patterns created and practiced. The identity of this tatter is unknown.
The workbook pages, typed by the tatter, are shown at 70% with the actual sample tatted by the author either pinned or sewn to the page before it was copied by Lacis. The patterns were all tested and reproduced beside the patterns to act as a visual pattern.
This book can be used for patterns, inspiration and as a coffee table book.... even non-tatters will enjoy looking at it.

  $38.95 CD  

  $10.95 CD  

24 Julestjerner, i Orkis
by Lene Bjorn
ISBN 87-7847-035-8
Now you have a chance to practice those new techniques by making 24 really pretty snowflakes.
It is written in Danish, but you won't need a translator (it's pretty close to English).
But, even if you find yourself challenged by the language, very detailed graphic patterns make work simple. There are very good illustrations at the beginning of the book that shows split rings, split chains, block tatting, scmr and more!
It may be a small book, but it sure packs a wallop!

  $23.00 CD  

Tatting Dimpled Rings
by Joy Botchlet
Edgings, frames, cards and bookmarks using dimpled rings.
Remember, one dimpled ring is a heart, 3 of them are a shamrock.

  $14.50 CD  

Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries
by Doris Campbell-Preston
160 pages of how to do 10 different forms of lace, and tatting has it's own chapter.

  $ 9.95 CD  

Elegant Tatting Patterns
by Janet Carroll

Published in 1996
ISBN 0-486-29149-9
Some beautiful doilies, 3 egg covers, 16 Christmas ball covers, a lovely hanky edging and 7 more edgings make this book a keeper! And for the adventurous, one pattern calls for 4 shuttles!
Personal note: She has an abbreviation PW for Press Work, and with the Point of Light Pattern, center right on cover, you have to!

  $ 6.50 CD  

German Tatting Patterns
by Helen A. Chesno

Published in 2002 by the author
Helen translated the tatting section of "Ich kann Handarbeiten", edited by Mizi Donner and Carl Schnebel, ©1913.
The content of the 35 pages includes basic tatting instruction, an introduction to the german book, using illustrations from the book and a selection of beautiful patterns that will inspire you.

  $ 9.50 CD  

Tatting For Baby
by Helen A. Chesno

Published in 1986 by the author
All patterns are written in long notation; all images are black and white; 30 pages.
The first 5 pages cover the standard terms, glossary and tatting instruction.
The patterns for booties, 3 bonnets, 7 edgings and a dress yoke are all assigned a difficulty level... Handy for the beginner tatter.
For the creative tatters, there are tips for designing a tatted yoke and your own heirloom Christening gown. And to close off, there are tips on how to wash tatting and making the 2 most used knots: slip and weaver's.

  $ 9.50 CD  

Tatting Made Simple
by Helen A. Chesno

Published in 1977 by the author; third edition: 1984
The first 15 pages cover the standard terms, glossary and 5 detailed shuttle tatting lessons using the loop method (Yea! it's fast, it's easy and it will be a lot easier for you when you learn split rings!).
The patterns cover simple ring and chain edgings to more complex ones, cloverleafs, how to decorate stationery, make a sweater guard, 2 cross bookmarks and 2 hens and chicks patterns. There are tips and answers to common questions at the back of the book.

  $ 9.50 CD  

Tatted Ornaments and Decorations
by Helen A. Chesno

Published in 1981 by the author
All patterns are written in long notation; all images are black and white; 20 pages.
The first 5 pages cover the standard terms, glossary and tatting instruction.
Patterns include 15 varied decorations: stars, snowflakes, starburst, starfish fantasy, Christmas tree, pinecones and medallions. The last 3 pages give tips on how to wash, block and starch your work.

  $ 9.50 CD  

Tatting Patterns old and New
by Helen A. Chesno

Published in 1979 by the author
All patterns are written in long notation; all images are black and white; 29 pages.
The first 6 pages cover the standard terms, glossary and tatting instruction.
There are patterns for Christmas decorations, rosary, handkerchief insertion and edging, Star of David doily, collars and doll house miniatures (hat, doilies, tablecloths and how to make a doll shuttle and attach tatting!) as well as the technique for joining in a tight circle, shuttle thread joins and what to do while waiting for another tatting book.....

  $ 9.50 CD  

Tatting Adventures
with beads, shuttle and needle
by Judith Connors
Lots of new techniques and creativity, including using sequins, block tatting (cover), split rings, beaded tatting, purses, edgings and a beautiful coronet.

  $26.00 CD