A practical approach to the craft of tatting which includes instructions for 33 patterns, all of them able to withstand everyday use. The book includes patterns for collars, mats, wide and narrow edgings, insertions, items for a craft stall and an elaborate yoke. Each one is illustrated with annotated diagrams as well as a close-up photograph. Readers will require only a very basic knowledge in order to follow the instructions.

Learn the beautiful art of tatting with the step-by-step instructions and interactive DVD presented in this book from American School of Needlework. 48 pages

Over 110 patterns for projects from edging and trimming to handbags, baskets, pillowcases, aprons, and more. Includes complete directions, guide to materials, and 121 illustrations. "...lovely patterns which will surely interest the reader who is already a competent tatter." —Kliatt Paperback Book Guide.

Tatting beautifully enhances clothes, jewelry, soft furnishings, and other accessories. Explore the potential of this centuries-old craft with a collection of charming, innovative designs. More than 40 original patterns, shown in color photographs and diagrams, will enchant you. "This excellent collection of designs is recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."

A beautiful and detailed introduction to tatting! With the growing interest in lace, New Tatting is a fantastic book for getting started in the craft. Tatting is a means of creating lace by looping threads together using tiny shuttles and your fingers (with occasional help from a crochet hook). It creates dainty chains and edgings as well as single motifs and is used to edge and decorate textiles and clothing, as jewelry, or as large-scale lace projects in itself. Tatting is getting new respect in the crafting world as people discover its traditional beauty while giving it a more modern inflection. In New Tatting, you will explore modern color and a fresh approach to tatting with incredible step by-step photos and beautiful projects. This book appeals to people who have never tatted before as well as tatters looking for something new and inspirational. Anyone interested in making lace will find that New Tatting offers everything needed to get started.

Illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. History and development of the craft, instructions, patterns, and more. 35 drawings. 24 photographs.

Illustrations and step-by-step instructions for creating lovely tatted designs to fill a treasure chest: snowflake ornaments, choker necklaces, a delicate holly mat, and other lovely projects.

The supportive, detailed guide that crafters want for frustration-free learning of all the basics, including core techniques and 40 different patterns.