Tatting Books

New Dimensions in Tatting
by To de Haan-Van Beek
Learn a completely different way of looking at picots and joining to create a woven effect, useful for leaves, flower petals and more. Learn to tat using several different colours and make different coloured blossoms on a single stock. The patterns are stunning. THIS IS NOT THE BOOK FOR BEGINNERS.

  OUT OF PRINT; DARN!!!  

DMC Bridal Tatting
11 patterns for everything from the ring bearer's pillow to a basket and a bridal headpiece/christening bonnet.

  $10.25 CD  

DMC Book of Charted Tatting Designs
by Kristine Nikolajsen & Inge Lise Nikolajsen
52 patterns for doilies, hair bows, bridal pieces and more.

  $16.25 CD  

Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework
First published in 1884. Therese de Dillmont gathered up information on every aspect of needlework, from sewing and mending to linen embroidery, tapestry and tatting. Some patterns included. 700 pages, paper bound.

  $23.95 CD  

Minitats, 69 petite motifs
by Patti Duff
Published in 1999.

Author's description:  This is a collection of small patterns which all measure approximately the same size (1 to 1 1/2 inches in size 20 thread).  They are all worked with a continuous thread and a single round (one beginning, one ending) for minimal finishing.

The patterns include several Christmas shapes, tree, angel, candles, candy cane, bell, stocking, teddy bear, gingerbread boy and girl.   There are also two hearts, and a cross.   The other patterns are rounds, squares, and 6-8 points.   There is something for the beginner to advanced tatter.

The patterns are all written for the shuttle.  Each pattern has written directions (number/symbol), a diagram, and a clear picture of the actual piece.   There are no how-to directions for the techniques.   Five patterns use the split ring but only two require it; the others can be worked without the split ring but that would mean multiple rounds. Also included are directions for determining the amount of thread a pattern will take, how to make and use a picot gauge, and lots of hints.

  $27.00 CD  

Edited by Mani di Fata

This 71 page book will provide you with hours of tatting edgings, insertions, holiday decorations, and tatting used as embroidery.
Patterns are written in Italian, but it's fairly easy to decipher, and some have visual patterns. Beautifully photographed.

  $32.50 CD  

Frivolité No. 1
Multilingual patterns (Spanish/English/French) with edgings, doilies and mats.

  $ 8.00 CD  

Frivolité No. 2
Multilingual patterns (Spanish/English/French) with more edgings, doilies and mats.

  $ 8.00 CD  

Frivolité No. 3
Spanish patterns only in this version, but stunning doilies inside.

  $11.25 CD  

Frivolité No. 4
Multilingual again, with edgings and more doilies, with visual patterns.

  $11.25 CD  

Christmas Angels and
Other Tatting Patterns
by Monica Hahn

First published in 1989   this is a completely reset, corrected and revised republication of 2 works by the same name, volumes 1 and 2.
ISBN 0-486-26076-3
Angels for all seasons (and reasons!), ball covers, bells, including a 3-D one, snowflakes and stars, snowmen, frames, bookmarks, butterflies, crosses and more! There are 2 patterns incorporating cluny leaves.
Currently out of stock. Sorry.

  $ 5.95 CD