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Tatted 10-Point Snowflake

We've all heard of writer's block. Well, this month I had "designer's block". I'd planned on creating a Christmas-y design and just couldn't get my mind around it. So I went back to my favorite form of tatting and designed a snowflake. I love the old way of tatting and the old uses for it.

This snowflake was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.

This is an intermediate-level 1-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains.

ds double stitch

Ch chain

p picot

lp long picot

R ring

j join lj lock join

sl shoelace trick

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You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 or 30 1 tatting shuttle

Round 1

Clover leaf (use this same clover leaf throughout--will be abbreviated as CL R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times 3ds close, turn Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R

Repeat until you have 5 repetitions of the pattern, making sure you j to the appropriate p on the first CLonce you've reached the last repetition. Cut and tie.

Round 2*R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of chain on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, sl, do not turn CL, do not turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Steam and starch the snowflake so that it's flat. This particular pattern has a tendency to twist if you use the shoelace trick. If you'd like to avoid the twisting, just use two shuttles instead.

© Copyright 2005 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. DO NOT reseli this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.

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Tatted Star Bright

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I've had a bali of Lizbeth Carousel size 20 thread sitting on my desk for a few weeks now and finally had the chance to play with it. Oh my, this is nice thread! It has beautiful body and no more drooping picots! The colors are fabulous, and it slid easily when I closed the rings.

This little star is quick and fun to do. I can't seem to tat when something else is going on around me (I lose count and I forget where I am in the pattern), but this star was simple enough I was able to do it in a noisy room full of women working on their own projects.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size 2 tatting shuttles

Ds=double stitch, p=picot, j=join

Instructions:

Row 1: This row uses one shuttle.

Clover: R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 1ds long p 1ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turnRepeat Clover, joining the second p of the first R to the fourth picot of the last ring on the previous Clover* Repeat between * until a total of four Clovers have been completed.Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turnRepeat Clover as above and also joining the fourth picot of the last ring to the second picot of the first ring in the first Clover.Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds Cut and tie.

Row 2: This row uses two shuttles.

Make Clover, turn Ch: 3ds p 20ds, do not turnUsing second shuttle, R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of first R of any Clover in previous row, 3ds, j to center p of last R in next Clover of previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn Ch: 20ds p 3ds, turn **Make Clover, turnCh: 3ds j to p of previous Ch, 20ds, do not turn Using second shuttle, R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of first R of same Clover in previous row, 3ds, j to center p of last R in next Clover of previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn Ch: 20ds p 3ds, turn**Repeat between ** around, joining last Ch to first Ch at the picot.Cut and tie.

Tatted Flower Medallion

This little medallion started out as a flower. As I worked the design, I learned quickly that it was either going to be a very large pattern or a medallion. Maybe sometime I'll experiment with the large pattern, but today, it's a medallion.

I think this would be very pretty with the center done in a variegated thread and the last row in green. It would bring out the flower motif and the outer row would look like leaves.

You may notice that the tatted design is slightly different than the written pattern and the visual pattern. I had originally put the small ring in the last row on the chain in the second row, but as I stitched the design, I realized that was the hard way! So I rewrote the design the

easy way.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size 1 tatting shuttle

Ds=double stitch, p=picot, j=join, lj=lock join

Instructions:

These tips may be useful when making this pattern:How to avoid a twisted picot (http://www.be- stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp)How to make a lock join (http://www.be- stitched.com/lockjoin.asp)

Row 1

R: 3ds p 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds p 3ds, close, do not turn*R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds p 3ds, close, do not turn*Repeat between * 2 more times for a total of 4 completed rings R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds j to first p of first R, 3ds, close Cut and tie.

Row 2

Taking the thread straight from the ball, thread it through one of the joined picots from front to back. Tie to your shuttle and wind about 1 yard (1 meter) of thread onto the shuttle.

Ch: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, lj to next joined p on previous roundCh: **3ds j to last p of previous Ch, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, lj to next joined p on previous round**Repeat between ** around, being sure to join the last picot on the last Ch to the first p on the first Ch of this round.

Cut and tie.

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Row 3

R: 5ds j to center p of any Ch on previous round, 5ds, close, turn***Ch: 4ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 4ds, turnClover:R: 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 4ds p 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to second p of same Ch on previous round, 2ds p 2ds j to sixth p of adjacent Ch on previous round, 4ds p 2ds, close, do not turn R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 4ds, turnR: 5ds j to center p of same Ch on previous round, 5ds, close, turn*Repeat between *** around, ending with the last Ch in the sequence.

Cut and tie.

© Copyright 2009 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched. Pattern originally found at Be-stitched: http://www.be-stitched.com


Tatted Earrings

Have you ever picked colors and thought they'd be fun, but when your project was done, you thought, "What was I thinking?!" Well, I did that with this design. Whew! Purple and fuchsia is a bit much for me! But the design is fun, and color is something easily changed.

These earrings use a double picot. It's impressive to see, but easy to make. Georgia Seitz has some great instructions here on how to make one. http://www.georgiaseitz.com/classes2001/picots/doublepicot.html

This design is experienced beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Flora thread in Dark Purple.

These tips may be useful when making this pattern:Add a bead at a join (http://www.be-stitched.com/beadjoin.asp)Add a bead at a picot (http://www.be-stitched.com/beadpicot.asp)

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size1 tatting shuttle 208 size 11 seed beads2 earring jewelry findings

Ds=double stitch, p=picot, j=join, bj=join with a bead

Instructions:

String 78 beads onto the shuttle thread. Start the first ring about 8 inches (24 cm) from the end of the thread. You will use this length of thread for more beads and tying the earring to the finding.

Move 24 beads down the thread and wrap the thread on your hand with the beads out of the way. They should not be on the working portion of the thread.

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds move the beads down against the last ds and complete a picot with the beads on it. (2ds p ) 3 times, 2ds, j to beaded picot between the 15th and the 16th beads. (9 on the inside and 15 on the outside of the picot.) (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close.

*Move 3 beads down against your work.

R: (2ds p) 2 times, bj to 13th picot of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds move the beads down against the last ds and complete a picot with the beads on it. (2ds p ) 3 times, 2ds, j to beaded picot between the 15th and the 16th beads. (9 on the inside and 15 on the outside of the picot.) (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close.*

Repeat between * once more.

String 12 beads on the beginning and ending loose threads. Tie a knot then tie to a jewelry finding.

Repeat for the second earring.

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Tatted Gift Box

Actually, any square motif will work for this idea, and if you know how to make split rings, this pattern would work up without all the cutting and tying.

How to make a split ring (shuttle tatting)http://tatsaway.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-make-split-ring.html

How to make a split ring (needle tatting) http://www.ehow.com/how_2317287_make-split-rings-tatting- needle.html

Also, I wove the first ribbon through the motif and decided I would have preferred to have just wrapped itaround the box. I left it as is so you can see it both ways and decide what you'd rather do.

This design is experienced beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Flora thread in Dark Purple.

These tips may be useful when making this pattern:How to avoid a twisted picot http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size 1 tatting shuttleApproximately 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of 1/8" (3mm) satin ribbon


Instructions:

Motif 1

R1: 3ds p (4ds p) 3 times, 3ds closeR2: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds p 8ds p 3ds, closeR3: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 12 ds p 3ds, closeR4: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds p 4ds j to first p of R1, 3ds closeCut and tie.

Motif 2 and 3

R1: 3ds p 4ds p 4ds j to second p of R1 in Motif 1, 4ds p 3ds closeR2: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to second p of R4 in Motif 1, 8ds p 3ds closeR3: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 12 ds p 3ds, closeR4: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds p 4ds j to first p of R1, 3ds closeCut and tie.Repeat once more for Motif 3

Motif 4

R1: 3ds p 4ds j to free p of R1 in Motif 1, 4ds j to free p of R1 in Motif 3, 4ds p 3ds close R2: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to free p of R4 in Motif 3, 8ds p 3ds close R3: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 12 ds p 3ds, closeR4: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds j to free p of R2 in Motif 1, 4ds j to first p of R1, 3ds close Cut and tie.

http://tatsaway.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-make-split-ring.html

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http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp

Attach ribbon either by sewing them on or gluing them on. I used hot glue. Wrap ribbon around the middle of the motif both ways, attaching at the back of the work. Tie a small box and attach to the top of the motif.



jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Paw Print

Sometimes I get ideas from strange places. I was thinking about this month's design the other day and happened to look at the shower curtain. It had bears and moose and paw prints. It occurred to me that it would be fun to make a tatted paw print because you could put it in such fun places.

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in Dark Grapefruit.

These tips may be useful when making this pattern: Shoelace trickhttp://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp Continuously wound thread http://www.be-stitched.com/cwt.asp Lock joinhttp://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

You will need:



Instructions:

Wind about a yard (1 meter) of thread on your shuttle, do not cut.

R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, SL R: 6ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * once more Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 6ds, close, SL Ch: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to picot on previous Ch, 3ds p 3ds j to center p of first large R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds lj to 5th p of previous R Ch: 1ds p 1ds lj to 3rd p of first large R Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds Cut and tie.


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Tatted Fringed Flower

I wanted to try something new this time, so I pulled out my copy of Tatting Techniques by Elgiva Nichols and browsed through it. If you ever have a chance to buy this book, do it! It has such neat stuff in it, and it helps me with ideas for my pattern designing. It is out of print, so you'll have to buy it at eBay or, if you're lucky, a local used book store.

In it, she showed how to add some interest to tatting by snipping and fraying picots. It's a really neat technique, so I tatted up this little flower for you to try.

This design is beginner level. The flower uses one shuttle and the stem uses two, although you can use one shuttle if you do the shoelace trick. I used size 20 Lizbeth Carousel thread (color 112) and size 20 Lizbeth Leaf Green Medium (color 684).

These tips may be useful when making this pattern:

Shoelace trickhttp://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp Continuously wound thread http://www.be-stitched.com/cwt.asp Lock joinhttp://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size 2 tatting shuttles

Ds=double stitch, p=picot, lp=long picot, j=join, lj=lock join

Instructions:

Flower:

R: *(1 ds İp) 3 times, 1ds p*. Repeat three more times for a total of four regular p. (1ds p) 3 times, 1ds, close. You should have five sets of the long picots and four regularpicots.Ch: Start the first stitches of this chain far enough away from the ring to form the fifth regular p. (1ds p) 11 times, 1ds.Ch: lj to next small picot on the ring. 1ds j to last p of previous Ch, (1 ds p) 10 times, 1ds.Repeat last Ch around. Cut and tie to the base of the first Ch.

Stem:

Cut about 4 feet (1.25 m) of thread off the ball. Thread through one of the joins between chains on the flower. Tie a shuttle to each end of the thread.Ch: 15ds, pull snug to get a nice curve. Do not turn. (You can do a shoelace trick here instead.)R: 6ds p 6ds, close, turn.Ch: 18ds.Cut and tie.Snip the top of each long picot on the flower. Using a pin, untwist each thread until it makes a soft fringe.






jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Rose Medallion

I have a tendency to design patterns that are very dense. I love interesting negative space, but I have a hard time designing it. I just let myself go with this design so it's pretty snug, but I like it. I had to block it to sit flat, although I could have left the edges wavy and used it to display something small like a tiny, little teacup.

I've provided instructions for this medallion with two colors of thread as it's shown, or with just one color.

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Lizbeth Carousel thread (color 112) and size 20 Lizbeth Leaf Green Medium (color 684).

These tips may be useful when making this pattern

Continuously wound threadhttp://www.be-stitched.com/cwt.asp Lock joinhttp://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size 1 tatting shuttle Small crochet hook


Instructions:

Use the crochet hook to help you make the lock joins in this design.

Round 1 (solid color thread)

R: 1ds p (3ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, cut and tie. Pull it so that it's round instead of oval.

Round 2 (variegated thread)

Using the crochet hook, pull the thread through one of the picots in Round 1 from front to back. Wind about one yard (1 meter) of this thread onto the shuttle.*Ch: 5ds, lj to next p*Repeat between * around medallion and lj the last Ch to the first picot in Round 1.


**Ch: 7ds, lj to next lj from Round 2**Repeat between ** around medallion.


***Ch: (1ds p) 7 times, 1ds lj to next lj from Round 3***Repeat between *** around medallion. Cut and tie.



Round 5 (both threads)

Use solid thread in the shuttle and the variegated thread as the bali thread.

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of any Ch of previous round, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn #Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 2nd p of same Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn#Repeat between # around, joining to the 2nd, 4th, and 6th picots of each Ch. Join the last picot of the last ring in this round to the first picot of the first ring.Ch: 6ds, lj to base of first ring

Round 6

##Ch: (1ds p) 7 times, 1ds lj to base of next ring##Repeat around.

Cut and tie.

If you wish to do this design in one color only, do this instead of Round 1.

Round 1:

Wind the shuttle with your thread, but do not cut it.R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnStart the first stitch of Round 2 the same distance away from the ring as the length of the picots in the ring. This length of thread will become your sixth picot.Begin stitching Round 2.



jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Rice Bag

This little bag was fun to tat up. It's designed to hold the rice that people throw toward the bride and groom at weddings. It was quick, but I don't know if I'd want to do 200 of them! Maybe for a small wedding...

It can also be adapted for larger bags such as coin purses, amulet bags, or even a small purse. I've added a way for doing this at the end of the pattern.

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Lizbeth Summer Fun thread (color 104).

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle 1/8" wide satin ribbon 4" square of bridal tulle 1 small safety pin


Instructions:

Round 1

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed a total of 5 rings.Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R in round, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds Cut and tie.

Round 2

*R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to 4th p of any Ch in Round 1,(3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around, joining to the 2nd and 4th picots of the chains in Round 1. Cut and tie.

Round 3

Leave a length of 3/8" of thread between all the rings on this round.

*R: 4ds j to 4th p of any Ch on previous R, 4ds, close, turn R: 2ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * around, joining to the 2nd and 4th picots of the chains in Round 2. Cut and tie.

To make the bag:

Lay the tulle against the wrong side of your tatting. Either using hand stitching or the machine, sew the tatting to the tulle across all the 3/8" threads on the last round. Attach the safety pin to one end of the ribbon. Weave the ribbon in and out of the 3/8" threads all the way around. Put about 1 Tbsp of rice on the center of the tulle, pull the ribbon tight, and tie a bow.

For a larger bag that may be more useful as an amulet bag or coin purse, add another Round 3, then stitch the following as many times as you wish to make the bag taller. I haven't tried this in real life, but I believe it should work fine.

R: (3ds p) 2 times j to middle p of any Ch in last round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnRepeat around, joining to the middle p of each Ch.

Once you have the bag tall enough, stitch the last round. You may want to use a different, more durable fabric for the inside of the bag.



Tatted Kokopelli

Earlier this month my husband and I spent some time in Taos, New Mexico. It's a beautiful, historic place with lots of gorgeous adobe buildings and museums. I loved the old church on the south end of town, but most especially I enjoyed the Taos Pueblo. It is located just outside of Taos and is a living Native American community which has been inhabited for over 1000 years.

Kokopelli is seen on ancient petroglyphs in the American southwest and dates back over 3000 years. He is very common on much of Native American art, and I really enjoy him. I thought it would be fun to make him up in tatting. And also since he changes winter to spring, it's the perfect time of year.

This design is experienced beginner/intermediate level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Flora Buttercup Dark (color 225).

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle 1 safety pin1 small crochet hook is optional, but very helpful

ds=double stitch, p=picot, j=join lp=long picot, lj=lock join, sp=small picot

Instructions:

Picots on the head should be about 1/2" (1.5 cm) long when closed

R (head): (3 lp) 4 times, 24ds p 6ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of head, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 6ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 8ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 8ds turnR: 5ds j to last p of previous R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: 10ds turnR: 6ds j to last p of previous R, (6ds p) 2 times, 6ds, close, turn Ch: 10ds turnR (skirt1): 6 ds j to last p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds, close, turn Ch: 18ds lj to last p of previous R, 5ds

Tricky part 1:Add safety pin to shuttle thread. This creates a small loop on the lower edge of the chain for joining later in the pattern.

Ch: 18ds, turnR (skirt2): 1ds j to loop at safety pin, 5ds j to same p as first j in R(skirt1), 6ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds lj to next available p, 4ds lj to next p, 4ds lj to next p Ch (arms): 9ds sp 9ds

Tricky part 2:Pull the sp in the arms slightly apart. Fold the main body up at the sp so that the next available p on the body is positioned for a regular join. Pull a loop through this picot, pull the shuttle through and tighten as

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you would for a join. Instead of continuing with your stitching, do a shoelace trick here to position the threads to continue along the body.

Ch: 2ds lj to next available p, 3ds lj to last p of head, 4ds lj to next p on head. Do not turn.Ch: 9ds j to sp on arms, 9ds Cut and tie.

When blocking, pull the long picots on the head taut and shape the feet.



Tatted Bunny

We have a plethora of bunnies in our neighborhood this year. I have to be careful as I drive in the morning that I don't hit one. I'm starting to wonder whatthe hawks and foxes have been up to this spring. Maybe there are so many thatthey've had enough to eat without coming in our neighborhood.

The bunnies are cute, though, and I've enjoyed watching them. One has taken to sitting most of the day under the tree in our front yard and has kept the grass nice and short there. I sure wish he'd take care of the rest of the lawn!

So far they've stayed out of my garden, thank goodness!

Since I've seen so many this year, I decided I needed to make a little tatted one. This design is really quick so you can make them multiply almost as fast as the real ones if you want to.

This design is beginner level and uses two shuttles. I used size 20 Lizbeth Summer Fun thread (color104).

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttles

ds=double stitch, p=picot, j=join, lp=long picot, sp=small picot

Instructions:

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, do not turnUsing second shuttle, R: (1ds p) 7 times, 1ds, close, do not turn Ch: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous inner ring, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous ring, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, do not turnUsing second shuttle, R: 2ds j to previous picot, 5ds lp 2ds lp 12ds sp 7ds p 2ds, close, turn not turn Ch: 2ds j to previous picot, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous inner ring, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous ring, 2ds j to center p of first ring, (2ds p) 2 times, 2dsCut and tie.


Tatted Doily

This month’s pattern is a doily that started as a simple motif. It seemed to take on a life of its own!

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Magenta Flora thread (color 218).

This pattern will need to be blocked and starched. See my articles about finishing a doily and making a blocking board:

http://www.be-stitched.com/finishdoily.asphttp://www.be-stitched.com/blockingboard.asp

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle

ds double stitch p picot j join

Instructions:

Round 1

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close.Start the next ring 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the last. I measured from my fingertip to the first joint of my finger. R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close.Repeat the last R until a total of 7 rings are formed, leaving 1" between each ring.R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close.Cut and tie.

Round 2

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to any loop between rings on the previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close. Repeat around, starting each ring 2 inches (5 cm) away from the last and each time joining to the next loop available. I measured from my fingertip to the second joint of my finger.Cut and tie.

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Round 3

Scallop:R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn.*Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until a total of 5 rings are formed. This completes one scallop.

**Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to any loop between rings on the previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds j to last p of previous Ch, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn**

Repeat the scallop and between ** around.Cut and tie.

Tfıreads betw(>en rings on round 1 a w 1' (2.5 cm) long.Threads between rings on round 1 are 2" (5 cm) long.



Tatted Daisy Edging

I had fun creating this happy edging. Wouldn't it be fun on a toddler's dress or a hat?

I found it best to start this with the chain. If you start with the ring, you end up joining at the base of the ring a couple of times, and it gets bulky. I started with the ring in my sample, and you can see the difference that makes.

This design is experienced beginner level and uses two shuttles. I used size 20 Flora thread in lime green (color 228) and variegated lemon (color 2013).

These tips may be useful when making this pattern: You will need:

How to make a lock join Thread in your choice of color and size.http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp 2 tatting shuttles

1 small-gauge crochet hook for making joinsHow to do the shoelace trick http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp

ds=double stitch p=picot lp=long picot j=join lj=lock join sl=shoelace trick

Instructions:

Green Ch: 2ds p (4ds p) 4 times, 2ds, sl Green R: 6ds p 6ds, close, turnYellow Ch: 4ds p 4ds lj to p of green R, 4ds p 4ds lj to space between green Ch and green R, sl Yellow Ch: (at this point the green chain should be facing down) 3ds lp 2ds lp 1ds lj to p on previous yellow Ch, 1ds lp (2ds lp) 4 times, 1ds lj to next p on yellow Ch, 1ds lp 2ds lp 3ds lj to space between chains near the base of the green R, turn*Green Ch: 2ds j to last p of previous green Ch, (4ds p) 4 times, 2dsslGreen R: 6ds p 6ds, close, turnYellow Ch: 4ds p 4ds lj to p of green R, 4ds p 4ds lj to space between green Ch and green R, sl Yellow Ch: (at this point the previous daisies should be facing up) 3ds lp 2ds j to corresponding p on previous daisy, 1ds lj to p on previous yellow Ch, 1ds lp (2ds lp) 4 times, 1ds lj to next p on yellow Ch, 1ds lp 2ds lp 3ds lj to space between chains near the base of the green R, turn*Repeat between * until the edging reaches the length you want.Cut and tie.




ds=double stitchp=picotj=join

This design is experienced beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Flora thread in emerald green, Christmas red, white, and bright yellow.

I've had a number of requests for a Christmas stocking lately, so I thought I'd put one together. This little stocking is perfect for adding as a decoration to a card or a gift package. It's about three inches long when stitched with size 20 thread.

Tatted Christmas Stocking

Instructions:

Flowers (red)

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close Repeat last ring twice more for a total of four ringsR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to first p of first R in flower, 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Repeat first three rings of previous flowerR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of any ring on previous flower, 3ds j to 3rd p on same flower, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to next p on previous flower, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to first p of first R in flower, 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Repeat first three rings of previous flowerR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds. There are three rings in the previous flower that are not attached to the first flower. Join to the 2nd p of the middle R of these three. 3ds j to 4th p of next R on previous flower, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to first p of first R in flower, 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Stocking (green)

On flower 1, count the ring joined to flower 2 as R1.R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of second R from R1 (counting clockwise when the stocking toe is pointing to the right), 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next R in flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to next p on same R in flower, 3ds p 3ds j to first available p on 2nd flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of next R in flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to same p on flower as previous R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn

Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 4th p of next R in flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to next available p on flower, 3ds j to first available p on next flower, 3ds j to next available p on flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turn*R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to next available p on flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turn*Repeat between * six more times. There should be seven rings beyond the large ring.R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to first p on next R of flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 2nd p on closest R in the next flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next R on flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of closest R in the next flower, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 4th p of next R on the flower, 3ds p 3ds, close.Cut and tie.

Stocking top (white)

R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn **Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** for a total of 5 rings.Ch: (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds j to last p of last green R, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn***Ch: 3ds j to next available p along the top edge of stocking, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next white R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn***Repeat between *** across.Ch: (3ds p) 6 times, 3dsCut and tie, but do not trim threads. Tie the threads ends together in a knot at the ends and use as a hanger.

Flower centers (yellow)

R: (1ds p) 6 times, close, cut and tie

Make one for each flower. Glue or sew in the center of each flower and add seed beads if you'd like.



Tatted Black Widow Spider

Shall we say, spiders are not my favorite creatures. But Halloween is the time for scary things, so I decided to create one. I chose a black widow spider because to me they're about the scariest spider that lives in this area.

I decided to find some information about the black widow spider to pass along. I figured they only lived in the western United States. I was wrong! Apparently, they live in most of the world! So I thought I'd pass along this article for those who are interested.

http://www.spidy.goliathus.com/english/article-black-widow-spider.php

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Flora thread in Christmas red and black.

This tip may be useful when making this pattern: You will need:

How to make a lock join Black and red threadshttp://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp 1 tatting shuttle

ds double stitch p picot j joinlj lock join lp long picot

Make each long picot about 2" (6 cm) or more long so that when it's closed it's at least 1" (3 cm) in length.

Instructions:

Hourglass-red threadR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close 4R: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close Cut and tie.

Spider--black threadWind about 2 ft of black thread on a shuttle but do not cut the thread away from the ball before starting to stitch.R: (2ds lp) 2 times, 4ds lp 2ds lp 2ds, close, turnCh: 2ds lj to top right picot in hourglass, 7ds lj to bottom right picot in hourglass, 4ds lj to next p in hourglass, 7ds lj to last p in hourglass, 2ds Cut and tie.

Cut all four of the lp open. Trim the threads so they are all about the same length.

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Tatted Button Earrings

Here's a quick and easy gift idea!

I dug through my stash of buttons and found these pretty black ones. You can choose any type you want. I thought about using the little train buttons I have, but decided on these instead.

When you use size 20 thread, the earrings measure an inch (3cm) across.

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Lizbeth thread color 122 Caribbean.

You will need:

Size 20 thread in your choice of color.1 tatting shuttleTwo 5/8" (16mm) decorative buttons GlueTwo earring findings


Instructions:

Wind 1-2 yards (1-2 meters) of thread on a shuttle, do not cut

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until 5 rings are completed.Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn R: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds j to 2nd p of first R in motif, 2ds, p 2ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds Cut and tie.

Glue to the back of one decorative button. I used hot glue.

Using pliers, slightly open the loop on the finding. Slip one of the center picots from any chain through theloop, making sure the earring will face the front. Using the pliers, close the loop.





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This bookmark will be a Christmas gift for my son's girlfriend. He said she likes purple, so I decided little violets would be fun. I made the outer green design to resemble leaves.

The nice thing about this design is that you can make it as long as you want it to be. Just vary the number of violets!

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Lizbeth thread color

The visual pattern shows a little thread between each ring, but this works best if you stitch each ring tightly against the previous one.

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, closeRepeat between * until there are a total of four ringsR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, j to first p of first R, 3ds,closeCut and tie.

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of any ring on the previous violet, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to same picot of previous violet, (3ds p)3 times, 3ds, closeR: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, j to first p of first R, 3ds,closeCut and tie.

Repeat this last violet for as many times as you want. I made a total of five violets in my sample, and the tatted portion of the bookmark ended up being about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long.

138 Leafy Green and color 641 Lilac Dark.

You will need:B B f

ds double stitch p picot j joinSL shoelace trick

Size 20 thread in your choice of color. 1 tatting shuttleSize 20 1 tatting

This tip may be useful when making this pattern: How to do the shoelace trick http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp

Instructions:

Violets


Leaves

R: 9ds p 9ds, close R: 9ds p 9ds, close, turn Ch: 14ds, turnR: 9ds j to p on previous R, 9ds, close R: 9ds p 9ds, close, turn**Ch: 8ds j to center p of the fourth R of the last violet, 5ds, turn R: 9ds j to p on previous R, 9ds, close, SL Ch: 6ds, turnR: 9ds j to next p of same R on the violet, 9ds, close, SL R: 9ds p 9ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** all the way down the side except on the last repeat, turn instead of making the last SLand do not stitch the last R. Ch: 30 ds, turn***R: 9ds j to 4th p of second R on violet, 9ds, close, turnCh: 6ds, SLR: 9ds p 9ds, close, turnCh: 5ds j to center p of same R on violet, 8ds, turn R: 9ds j to center p of last R, 9ds, close, SL***Repeat between *** all the way up the side except do not make the last SL and do not turn.R: 9ds j to p of first R in round, 9ds, close, turn Ch: 14ds

Cut and tie

To make a tassel, cut a piece of paperboard (a cereal box would work great) about 2x5" (5x12 cm). Wrap your thread around the board lengthwise until you are happy with the amount of thread for the tassel. Cut the threads at one end of the board and fold them in half. Pass the fold through the space with the long chain, pass the ends of the thread through the loop, and pull snug. Trim to desired length.



2009 Tatted Doily Final Row

Here's the final doily! Now that I've redone the third row and blocked it, it's a lot more attractive. I hope you enjoy it.

When made with size 30 thread, it is about 7.5 inches (19 cm) in diameter. This row is beginner level and uses one shuttle (row 2 uses two shuttles). I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white

You will need:



See February's pattern for row 1: http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0902doily1 .asp See April's pattern for row 2: http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0904doily2.aspRow 2 See June's pattern for row 3: http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0906doily3.asp

Instructions:

Row 4

R: (3ds p) 2 times, select one set of two rings on the previous row. j to 4th picot of second ring of the set, 3ds j to 4th picot of next ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds close, turn *Ch: 5ds, turnR: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 15 times, 2ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, j to center p of previous ring, (3ds p) 3 times,3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds, turnR: (3ds p) 2 times, j to 4th picot of next ring in previous round,3ds j to 4th picot of next ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn*

Repeat around, ending with the last chain in the set.

Cut and tie.

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2009 Tatted Doily Row 1

I had the occasion to sit in a laundromat this weekend and while my washing was going, I tatted and watched the people there. It's always an interesting place to people watch.

I met one nice man there who shared his Girl Scout cookies with me and who worked in the same place I have, but before I got there. We had a nice chat.

Then there was the single mom with her two pre-teen children. I remembered those days! I wish her well.

This little design is what I came up with while I was there, plus a while longer to refine it and make it sit neatly. Once it was done, though, I decided it would make an interesting center for a doily. So, here is row 1 of another doily. I plan on doing a new row every other month, and at this point, I don't even know how many rows there are going to be. We'll see how this one grows.

I've decided that one of the nice things about doilies is that you can often stop on any row and still have a nice piece of tatting.

This pattern is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:


ds double stitch p picot

Instructions:

R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds close.R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds close, turn.Start the next ring 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the previous ring.R: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds close, turn.Start the next ring 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the previous ring.R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to 5th p of previous large R (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds close.*R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds close, turn.Start the next ring 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the previous ring.R: 2ds j to last p of previous small R (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds close, turn.Start the next ring 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the previous ring.R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to 5th p of previous large R (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds close.*Repeat between * 5 more times.R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to 3rd p of first large R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds close, turn Start the next ring 1/2" (1.5 cm) away from the previous ring.R: 2ds j to last p of previous small R 2ds p 2ds j to first p of first small R 2ds, close.Cut and tie to base of first R.


Part of the fun of designing is watching unexpected patterns develop.

I enjoyed how the second row of this pattern seemed to totally change the first row. Once the second row was added, it became not so easy to see that the first row had sets of two rings on the outside. I didn't really expect that.

Normally, if I can do a shoelace trick instead of using two tatting shuttles, I do it. I tried it with this pattern, and it just didn't work. I got totally confused about which direction I was going! So I used two shuttles instead.

Also, the tatting lays better when it is done with two shuttles, so it really is worth the bother.

This pattern is beginner level and uses two shuttles. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttles


Since this pattern uses two shuttles, you need to decide which shuttle is #1 and which is #2. The first part of each instruction will denote which shuttle is being used as the working shuttle. The working shuttle is the one in use while making the stitches.

Here's an example:

1: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close

This means use shuttle 1 and make a ring consisting of 7 picots, each with 3 double-stitches between them.

Instructions:

See February's pattern for row 1 http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0902doily1.asp

Row 2

1: R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds. Find one of the spots on row 1 where two rings are joined at the picots, not where the basescome together. Join to 4th picot on R on the right, 3ds j to 4th p of next ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close. Do not turn.1: Ch: 8ds, do not turn2: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn1: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, do not turn2: Ch: 12ds p 12ds, do not turn1: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn2: R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to center p of adjacent R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn 1: Ch: 8ds, do not turn

This completes the first repeat of the pattern.

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*2: R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, j to 4th p of next R on previous round, 3ds j to 4th p of next R on previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, do not turn.1: Ch: 8ds, do not turn2: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn1: R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to center p of adjacent R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turn2: Ch: 12ds p 12ds, do not turn 1: R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn2: R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to center p of adjacent R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turn1: Ch: 8ds, do not turn*Repeat between * around. When stitching the last repeat, be sure to make the appropriate joins to the first repeat.

Cut and tie.




Sometimes getting one row of a doily to fit smoothly above the previous row is a real challenge. This one was one of those! The rings in this row are arranged in a way that doesn't allow for much stretching to fit, so the length of the thread between rings mattered more than usual.

After about three attempts, I have it figured out! You should only need to tat it once.

This row is beginner level and uses one shuttle (row 2 uses two shuttles). I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white

You will need:



The last join in this row can produce a twisted picot. Read here to find out how to avoid a twisted picot. http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp

See February's pattern for row 1: http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0902doily1 .asp See April's pattern for row 2: http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0904doily2.aspRow 2

Instructions:

Row 3

R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turnStart the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ring R: 4ds j to center p of any outside Ch in previous row, 4ds, close, turn *Start the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ring R: (3ds p) 2 times, j to 5th picot of previous large R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, turn Start the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ring R: 4ds j to center unjoined p of next R in previous row, 4ds, close, turn Start the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ringR: (3ds p) 2 times, j to 5th picot of previous large R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, turnStart the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ringR: 4ds j to center unjoined p of next R in previous row, 4ds, close, turn*Repeat around until you've stitched the last small ring Start the next ring 5/8" (1.6 cm) away from the previous ringR: (3ds p) 2 times, j to 5th picot of previous large R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, j to first p of first large R in this round, 3ds, close

Cut and tie.


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Tatted Beaded OrnamentI stitched most of this design while I was in the mountains with my husband's family at a reunion. It was fun to do while listening to them talk and reminisce about when they were growing up. I learned a lot about them on this trip, and had a great time!

This design started out as something that would fit a 2" Christmas ball, but I think it would look better on a 3" ball.

Choose any color scheme you want. Keep the colors all in the same family as I did here, or mix and match.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread, color 210. It is intermediate level (only because of the beads) and uses one shuttle.

You will need: ds double stitchp picot

DMC Cebelia size 30 j join1 tatting shuttleA tiny crochet hook616 purple seed beads440 white or pearl seed beads11 purple drop beads1 2-3" silver Christmas ball

Instructions:

Round 1

Clover R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R (3ds p) 2 times 3ds, close, turn*Ch: 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of last R 3ds p 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R (3ds p) 2 times 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * around until 11 clovers are done, being sure to join the last clover to the first at the center picots.Ch: 6ds p (2ds p) 2 times, 6ds Cut and tie.



Round 2

String 330 purple beads onto the shuttle thread. I like to add extra in case I counted wrong.R: 4ds p 4ds j to 4th p of center R on a clover in round 1, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn *Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turn Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: 4ds j to last p of adjacent R, 4ds j to 2nd p of ring on clover, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: 4ds j to last p of adjacent R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: 4ds j to last p of adjacent R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: 4ds j to last p of adjacent R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Slide 5 beads against the last ring.R: 4ds j to last p of adjacent R, 4ds j to 4th p of center R on the next clover in round 1, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn*Repeat between * around, being sure to join the last rings with the first rings in the row.Slide 5 beads down, cut and tie.

Round 3

String 220 pearl seed beads onto the shuttle thread.

R: 4ds p 4ds j to center p of any R on previous row,4ds p 4ds, close *Slide up 20 beads.R: 4ds p 4ds j to center p of third ring from last joined to on previous row, 4ds p 4ds, close*Repeat around.Slide of 20 beads, cut and tie.

Round 4

Repeat round 3, joining to rings next to the ones joined to in round 3. After stitching each ring, pass th shuttle through the space made in round 3 so that the draped seeds cross over each other.

Round 5

String the following pattern onto the shuttle thread 11 times.

13 purple seed beads, 1 drop bead, 13 purple seed beads

Repeat round 3, joining to remaining unjoined rings. Stitch behind rows 3 and 4 -d o not interlock with rows 3 and 4. After stitching each ring, slide up 13 seed beads, 1 drop bead, and 13 more seed beads.

Cut and tie.



Tatted Snowflake

I figured since it's January and cold here, it was time to make another snowflake pattern.

When I first drew this out, I figured it would be two rows, but after I thought about it for a while, I realized it was the perfect spot for a mock picot.

A mock picot is formed by tying a knot a short distance away from your work with the shuttle and ball threads to form a loop. I'm sure when you stitch this pattern, you'll get the idea.

This design is an experienced beginner level pattern because of the added beads, and requires one shuttle. I used white size 20 Flora thread.

You will need:

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Size 20 thread in your choice of color 1 tatting shuttle 108 size 11 seed beads

Instructions:


String 108 seed beads onto your thread. Wind your tatting shuttle and fill it-- I wound mine only half-way and regretted it.DO NOT cut the thread once you're done winding. Count off five of the beads and push them to the ball end of the thread. Count off 50 beads (no more, no less) and wrap the remainder of the beads onto the shuttle.

Round 1

When wrapping the thread around your hand for the first ring, be sure the 50 beads are within the thread circle.

R: (3ds slide 10 beads down) 5 times, 3ds close.

Slide five beads down against the ring from the shuttle. Slide the five beads down from the ball and up to the ring. Turn.

Round 2

Ch: 12 ds, turn*R: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, close, slide 4 beads down from the shuttleR: 2ds p 2ds j to 6th p of previous R, (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, close, slide 4 beads down from the shuttleR: 2ds p 2ds j to 6th p of previous R, (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: 12ds j between the 5th and 6th beads on the next loop of Round 1, 12ds turn*Repeat between * around, ending after the first 12ds of the last Ch.

Cut and tie.

Tatted Bracelet

This bracelet actually started as my husband’s idea. He explained his idea for making a necklace, and I had every intention of making it. But as I worked on the idea, I decided a bracelet would work better for me. I wear them more often than I do necklaces, and I like simple jewelry.

This design is based on a classic tatted edging, but adding beads really added to the interest. It is an experienced beginner level pattern because of the added beads, and requires one shuttle. I used black size 20 Lizbeth thread.

You will need:

Size 20 thread in your choice of color1 tatting shuttle130 seed beads14 4mm hematite beadslobster clasp or other jewelry closureSize 15 or 16 crochet hook1 small needle


The bracelet as the instructions are now fits nicely on my 6-3/4" (17 cm) wrist. You can add or remove rings to make the bracelet fit you. There are 10 seed beads and one hematite bead on each ring.

Instructions:

Wind your shuttle then string the seed beads onto your thread. Put one hematite bead and one end of the clasp onto the crochet hook. Pull the thread through both. Then using the hook again, pull the thread back through the bead.

*R: 10ds p (long enough to fit through one of the hematite beads) 10ds, close Slide 10 seed beads downPut a hematite bead on the hook, hook the picot and slide the bead over the picot without unhooking the picot. Pull the working thread through the picot to make a loop. Slide the shuttle through the loop and tighten.*Repeat between * until the bracelet is one section short of the finished length. *R 10ds p (make this one long enough to accommodate a hematite bead AND the second half of the clasp) 10ds, close Slide 10 seed beads downAdd the last half of the clasp and then a hematite bead to the hook. Make the join as before by sliding both the bead and clasp over the picot.

Cut your working thread about 8" (24 cm) long and thread a small needle with it. Using the needle, run the thread through the clasp and the last hematite bead. Run it through the last ring, then back through the bead. Run the thread through all 10 seed beads, then tie a secure knot and run it through several of the next set of seed beads. Trim the excess thread.

I also added a dot of Fray-Check to the thread at the clasps for added strength.



Tatted Medallion

Sometimes when I design, I start out to make something and end up making something entirely different. This design started out as an edging, then morphed to a bird (a poor one at that), and finally to this medallion.

I really like this one because it reminds of the bright sunshine and springtime. It has been so dry here that my daffodils didn't come up, and this almost made up for it.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. I used Lizbeth size 40 thread color 613.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color ds double stitch1 tatting shuttle p picot

j join.

Instructions:

R: (5ds p) 5 times, 5ds, close, turn **Ch: 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: (2ds p) 3 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn* Repeat between * until there are five small rings total Ch: 3ds, turnR: 5ds p 5ds, j to 4th p of previous large R, (5ds p) 3 times, 5ds, close, turn**Repeat until five large rings and five sets of small rings are completed. R: 5ds p 5ds j to 4th p of previous large R, 5ds p 5ds, j to 2nd p of first large R, 5ds p 5ds, close, turnWork one more set of five small rings, ending with Ch 3ds.Cut and tie..


jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Cherries

The trees are in full blossom here, and they're gorgeous! I saw one particularly beautiful tree as I left a parking lot last week, and it occurred to me that it would be fun to tat some cherries. So here's this month's pattern!

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. I used DMC Cebelia size 30 thread.

You will need:


j joinlj lock join

Read about lock joins here: http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Cherry 1

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 15ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until 4 Ch have been completed.R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p 10ds lj to base of first R Ch: 50ds

Leaf

Stitch this first ring just a tiny bit away from this last chain. This will allow you to turn the leaf in whichever direction you choose when you're done.

R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, closeLeave 3/8" of thread between this ring and thenextR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of previous R, (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, closeJoin with the shuttle thread to thread between first and second ringsR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of previous R, (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn


Ch: 4ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 1ds lj to 4th p of first R in leafCh: 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to 4th p of next RCh: 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to 3rd p of next RCh: 1ds p 2ds p 2ds long p 2ds p 2ds p 1ds lj to 5th p of the same RCh: 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to 4th p of next RCh: 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to 4th p of next RCh: 1ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 4ds lj to space before the first RCh: 50ds

Cherry 2

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn **Ch: 15ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** until three Ch have been completed.R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 7ds j to p on first cherry, 8ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 15ds

Cut and tie. Fold leaf back to where you'd like it. I steamed my tatting, and the leaf stays in place reasonably well.



Tatted Doily row 1

This is the first row of another "serial" doily. I'm going to play with circles and squares on this one. I don't know what it'll look like when I'm done, but I'm looking forward to it!

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle (although ensuing rows may require more than one shuttle). I used white Lizbeth size 40 thread.

You will need:


j j ° in

Instructions:

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) two times, 3ds p 4ds, close*R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) two times, 3ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * until three of the large ring and four of the small ring are complete.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, closeCut and tie.

Unfortunately, since my computer crashed, my software for creating visual patterns is not working. So there isn't a visual pattern for this pattern this month. Hopefully by the time my next design comes out, it will be working.

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Tatted Beaded Dragonfly

I credit my husband for this pattern. I was having trouble coming up with an idea, and he jus t pulled this one out of his hat. I jus t had to figure out how to execute it. I'll have to pick his brain more often.

There are very few bugs I like, but I do like dragonflies. We have tiny ones here that are less than an inch long, and I've seen others over six inches long. They come in such an interesting array of colors, too.

This design ends up being about 1.5 inches (6 cm) long and would make a great pin to wear or a magnet for the refrigerator.

This is an experienced beginner to intermediate pattern and requires one shuttle. I used Lizbeth Carousel (color 112) size 20 thread.

You will need:

Size 20 thread in your choice of color.1 tatting shuttle4 tear-drop beads for the wings2 4mm beads for the eyes5 4mm beads for the tail1 10mm barrel bead for the body

ds double stitch p picotsl shoelace trick hcr half-closed ring

You may find the following articles useful when making this design.How to do the shoelace trick: http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp How to make a half-closed ring (hcr): http://www.be-stitched.com/hcr.asp

Instructions:

Thread beads on the shuttle in the following order: body bead1 eye bead2 wing beads 5 tail beads

Start the first hcr approximately 1 yard (1 meter) from the end of the thread. You will need this tail of thread later in the pattern.

Bring one tail bead down from the shuttle. When you wrap your hand for the ring, be sure the bead is within the ring but at the back of your hand away from the work.

HCR: 8ds, close. The tail bead will be within the HCR.


http://www.be-stitched.com/hcr.asp

Bring down the remainder of the beads and wrap your hand in the same manner.HCR: 3ds, pull one wing into place, 3ds, pull the next wing into place, 3ds, pull the eye into place, 1 ds, close

Using a tiny crochet hook or a needle, pass the tail of thread through the tail beads and the body bead. SL. This will bring the thread tail into position so you can work the following chain.

First, thread these beads onto the thread tail and keep them at the back of the hand away from the work:1 eye bead2 wing beads

Ch: 1ds, pull up eye bead, 3ds, pull up one wing bead, 3ds, pull up the last wing bead, 3ds Wrap the shuttle thread from front to back around the work between the body's HCR and the tail's top HCR. Be sure to tighten the next Ch against this. If you'd rather, you can work a jo in to this spot with the shuttle thread instead.

Ch: 8ds, wrap the thread around the next space between HCRs in the same manner Repeat down the tail.Ch: 8ds, cut and tie to the base of the first HCR.



Tatted Doily row 2

I envisioned this row of the doily to be round. Sometimes what you get is nothing like what you planned! But I like howthis turned out.

You'll notice on the photo that the chains which jo in to row 1 are shorter than the pattern dictates. This was the third time I'd tatted this row and I was a bit frustrated to see that the chains had to stretch instead of curve nicely. So I added more length to them on the pattern.

However, I figured if I were to get this ready for the newsletter in my lifetime, I'd have to photograph it as it is. I will correct it in time for row 3.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color 1 tatting shuttle

ds double stitch p picot j jo insl shoelace trick

Read this article to learn how to do the shoelace trick: http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp

Instructions:

Instead of only sending the pattern for the new row, I'm including the pattern for the previous row as well. That way if you haven't made row 1 yet, you don't have to look it up. You can just get started!

Row 1

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close *R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * until three of the large rings and four of the small rings are complete.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, close Cut and tie.


+R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn*Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds close, turn*Repeat between * until five rings have been completed.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn, sl Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to long p of large ring on row 1, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn, sl+Repeat between + around. Cut and tie.



jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Earrings

This month I wanted a design that was quick and fun. I always love earrings, so that's what I decided on. It was fun rummaging through my beads to find just the right one for this pattern.

This design is really quick, too! Once I had it figured out, I was able to put it together in just a few minutes.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. I used

Lizbeth black size 40 thread.

You will need:

Size 40 thread in your choice of color1 tatting shuttle2 6 mm decorative beads 2 seed beads2 earring findings

ds double stitch p picot j joinj lock join

Read this article to learn how to do a lock join: http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Don't wind your shuttle yet. Add a large bead onto your thread, then add a seed bead. Next thread the thread back through the large bead in the opposite direction as you originally threaded it. Pull about half a yard (0.5 M) of thread through the beads and tie it to the shuttle. Begin your stitching up against the decorative bead.

Ch: 3ds small p, 3ds p (2ds p) 19 times, 3ds, lj to the small p Ch: 8dsCut and tie to the same small picot that you joined to.

Using some small pliers, pry open the ring on the finding and thread the tatting onto it. Pinch the ring shut.



Tatted Doily row 3

As I've been designing this doily, I've learned that the first row of a doily can really dictate the shape of the whole thing. I'm still trying to figure out how to make this doily a shape other than a square, but so far the design is insisting on staying that way! I have some ideas for the next row that will change things up, though.

I've had to block this design after each row I've made. Hopefully, that will change, too.

I'm including all three rows of this pattern on this page. This way if you didn't get the previous newsletters, you'll still have the pattern for the whole doily so far.

Also, there was an error on the written instructions for row 1, which I've corrected on this page. I'd written in one extra picot on the larger rings.

ds double stitch p picotj j ° insl shoelace trick


Instructions:

Row 1

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * until three of the large rings and four of the small rings are complete.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, closeCut and tie.

Row 2

+R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn*Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds close, turn*Repeat between * until five rings have been completed.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn, sl


Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to long p of large ring on row 1, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn, sl+Repeat between + around. Cut and tie.

Row 3

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p j to last p of first Ch in one of the motifs on row 2,2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds j to first p of last Ch on adjacent motif of row 2, 1ds long p 1ds p2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, closeCut and tie.

Repeat this motif three more times around the doily.

Tatted Owl

This little guy was a collaboration. I came up with about 80% of it myself, but my husband and daughter came up with the rest. He sure would have been a sad little bird without their help!

He goes together quickly, and he's a lot of fun. This is a good practice piece for a beginner who is ready to try beads and "stacking" chains.

This is an experienced beginner pattern and requires one shuttle.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in White (601) and Linen Medium (693). I used some Flora thread I had on hand for the beak, but Lizbeth Harvest Orange Medium (694) will work just as well.

You will need:

Size 20 tatting thread 1 tatting shuttle Two 4mm beads



Instructions:

Head and Body

Use white in the shuttle and brown for the ball thread. Add two 4mm beads to the shuttle thread.

R: 3ds p 3ds p 3ds slide bead against work, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: 12ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to p after the bead on previous R (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds slide bead against work, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to p after the bead on previous R (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, do not turn Starting body now...R: 4ds j to last p of previous R (4ds p) 4 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: 16ds turn

ds double stitch p picot j joinsl shoelace trick lj lock join



R: 4ds p 4ds j to 4th p of previous R (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, SL (do not turn)Ch: 20ds, align with previous Ch and lj to base of ring, SL (do not turn)Ch: 24ds, align with previous Ch and lj to base of ring, do not turn Ch: 16ds turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 4th p of previous R (4ds p) 3 times, 2ds p 2ds, close, turn Ch: 8ds turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to last p of previous R (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 8ds turnR: 2ds j to 4th p of previous R 2ds p 4ds j to 4th p of previous large ring (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 16ds turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 4th p of previous R (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 16ds turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 4th p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p of first R in body, 4ds p 4ds, close, SL (do not turn)Ch: 20ds, align with previous Ch and lj to base of ring, SL (do not turn)Ch: 24ds, align with previous Ch and lj to base of ring, do not turn Ending body now...R: 4ds j to last p of previous R 4ds j to 4th p of last R in head (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds Cut and tie.

Beak

Use this image as a reference.

Use the orange thread for the beak. Don't add thread to the shuttle jus t yet. Pass the thread through the center of the face.Using a fine crochet hook pull the thread from the back to the front in the space where the bead is for the left eye. Now attach it to the shuttle.

Ch: 6ds j to center p of both large rings at the bottom of the head,7ds.Cut. Fold the second half of the chain up toward the right eye, then tie at the bead.

Feather Tufts

Cut four 6" lengths of brown thread. Tie two of them at the base of each ring which has a bead in it. Trim to 1/2" (1cm) and fray.

Tatted Doily row 4

Here's row 4! This one has been a challenge to get done during the Christmas season, so it's a bit late and I apologize. I think the doily is quite pretty at this stage, but there's actually more to come.

I'm including all four rows of this pattern on this page. This way if you didn't get the previous newsletters, you'll still have the pattern for the whole doily so far.

Also, there was an error on the written instructions for row 1, which I've corrected on this page. I'd written in one extra picot on the larger rings.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. If you don't wish to use the shoelace trick on rows two and four, you'll need two shuttles. I used Lizbeth size 40 thread.

You will need:


j j ° inlj lock join sl shoelace trick



Instructions:

Row 1

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * until three of the large rings and four of the small rings are complete.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, closeCut and tie.

Row 2

+R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn*Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turn



R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds close, turn*Repeat between * until five rings have been completed.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn, sl Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to long p of large ring on row 1, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn, sl+Repeat between + around. Cut and tie.

Row 3

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p j to last p of first Ch in one of the motifs on row 2,2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds j to first p of last Ch on adjacent motif of row 2, 1ds long p 1ds p2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, close Cut and tie.


Row 4

*MotifR: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds j to center p on the center chain of one of the motifs from round 2, 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R in motif, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 15ds lj to base of first R in motif, sl, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, lj to base of last R in motif, do not turn (end of motif)Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 20 times, 5ds (total of 21 picots), sl, do not turn* Repeat between * around, joining at center p of each motif from round 2 and round 3.Cut and tie.

Tatted Heart Doily

Recently, I decided to take one of my old patterns and see what else I could do with it. One of the ideas I had resulted in this little doily. I'm often surprised how putting multiple of the same motifs together can create something quite different than the original. I was really pleased with how this idea worked out.

Here's the original pattern: Clover drop heart http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0505heart.asp

This is a beginner pattern and requires two shuttles. I used Lizbeth size 40 thread, and the doily is about 41/4 inches in diameter (11 cm).

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color2 tatting shuttles

ds double stitch p picot j jo in

Instructions:

This doily is made up of four hearts.

Heart

Start at the green ring in the visual pattern.R: (3ds p) 13 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 12th p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds p 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R 2ds p 2ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 3rd p of previous R, (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to center p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds j to 9th p of first R in motif, (2ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close,do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, do not turnFor the following rings, use the shuttle previous used for the chain thread.R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 8 times, 3ds, close, do not turn R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn

http://www.be-stitched.com/pattern0505heart.asp

Use the thread used to make these last three rings as the chain thread.Ch: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds j to 6th p of first R in motif, (2ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close,do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turn R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds, j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of previous R, (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds p 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds j to 2nd p of first R in motif, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2dsCut and tie.

Make three more hearts, joining at the following picots (see red picots in visual pattern). Be sure to make joins on both sides of the last heart.

Picots 4 and 6 in the large picot at the bottom of the heart.Picot 5 of the 4th Ch in the motif.Picot 3 of the 9th Ch in the motif.

Pinwheel Tatted Doily

Here's the whole doily!

This is a beginner pattern and requires two shuttles. I used Lizbeth size 40 thread.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color 2 tatting shuttles

ds double stitch p picotj jo inlj lock jo insl shoelace trick



Instructions:

Row 1

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, close R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * until three of the large rings and four of the small rings are complete.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, close Cut and tie.

Row 2

+R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn*Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds close, turn*Repeat between * until five rings have been completed.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turn, sl Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to long p of large ring on row 1, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn, sl+Repeat between + around. Cut and tie.

Row 3

R: 4ds p 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p j to last p of first Ch in one of the motifs on row 2, 2ds p 3ds p 4ds,close



R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds j to first p of last Ch on adjacent motif of row 2, 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds p4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 2ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, closeCut and tie.


Row 4

*MotifR: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds j to center p on the center chain of one of the motifs from round 2, 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R in motif, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 15ds lj to base of first R in motif, sl, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 3ds p 5ds, lj to base of last R in motif, do not turn (end of motif)Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 20 times, 5ds (total of 21 picots), sl, do not turn* Repeat between * around, joining at center p of each motif from round 2 and round 3.Cut and tie.

Row 5Shuttle 1 carries white thread Shuttle 2 carries pink variegated thread

{Using Shuttle 1 R: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to last p of long Ch on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn.Using shuttle 2 for the "ball" thread *Ch: 3ds p 1ds lp 1ds p 3ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R, 2ds skip one p on Ch from previous round and j to the next p, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * across the Ch, but do not turn after the last R Using shuttle 1 as the ball thread and shuttle 2 as the shuttle thread Ch: (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turn R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds p 1ds p 1ds long p 1ds p 1ds p 2ds p 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 2ds j to last p of previous Ch, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, do not turn} Repeat between { } around the whole doily.Cut and tie.

I decided to make some frilly aprons for my granddaughters recently. The first one is for my 2-year-old granddaughter, and is the one pictured here. I absolutely loved it when I was done, but I decided it needed something special. So I tatted this butterfly within a heart with a heart bead dangling from it. I'm really happy with how it turned out, and now I feel like the apron really is done. I hope she likes it!

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. I used Lizbeth size 20 thread.

You will need: ds double stitchp picot

Thread in your choice of color j join1 tatting shuttle lj lock join


Instructions:

The first ring should be done about 2 yards (2 meters) away from the end of the thread. You'll use this length of thread for the heart portion of the pattern and to add the bead. I didn't leave it attached to the ball or wind it onto another shuttle because of the way I attached the bead.

Butterfly

R: 18ds p 7ds p 5ds close, do not turnR: 5ds j to last p of previous R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, do not turn R: 5ds j to last p of previous R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, do not turn R: 5ds j to last p of previous R, 7ds p 18ds, close, turn


Heart

Ch: 6ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 1ds lj to first p on first R of butterfly, 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to next open p on butterfly, 1ds p 2ds p 2dsThread the loose thread end through a heart-shaped bead from the top to the bottom. Add a small round bead to the thread, then run the thread through the heart-shaped bead from bottom to top. Pull up close to tatting.Ch: (2ds p) 2 times, 1ds lj to next open p on butterfly, 1ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 1ds lj to next open p on butterfly, 1ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 6ds.

Tie where the heart began. You can leave both threads long and tie them a few inches away for an ornament, or cut them closer and hide the ends.

Tatted Bee

It was a fun challenge to design this little guy's stripes and wings. After tossing a number of attempts, this was the final design.

I liked him so much I put him on the apron I made for my granddaughter. He was so cute with the rainbow colors and the green pockets! I wish I'd taken a photograph, but there jus t wasn't time.

This is an experienced beginner pattern and requires two shuttles. I used Lizbeth size 40 thread, and the bee is approximately 1 inch (3 cm) from wingtip to wingtip.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size. I used Lizbeth size 40 colors 604 (black) and 613 (golden yellow medium).2 tatting shuttles

ds double stitch p picot j join lj lock join


Instructions:

Wind about two feet (50 cm) of black thread on a shuttle. On the other shuttle, wind approximately the same amount of the gold thread.

Black: R: 6ds p 6ds, close, turn Gold: Ch: 1ds p 6ds lj to picot on ring, turn Black: Ch: 1ds p 6ds lj to picot on previous chain, turn Gold: Ch: 1ds p 6ds lj to picot on previous chain, turn Black: Ch: 7ds j to picot on previous chain, do not turn Black: R: 20ds, close, do not turn Black: Ch: 4ds j to picot closest to ring, 9ds j to picot on other side of ring, 4ds j to picot at the base of the last black chain, do not turn Black: R: 20ds, close, do not turn Black: Ch: 5ds long p 5dsCut and tie. Clip the long picot to make antennae.

Since this is a really confusing visual pattern, I tried something different with it. Each row of the written pattern is indicated by a different color in the visual pattern. Start with the red ring.

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jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted "Not-So-Ugly" Medallion

My mother has a quilt she calls the "Ugly Quilt". Her quilt group made a bunch of blocks of one particular pattern, and somehow she ended up with them all. I'm not sure of the story, actually. But she laid them all together and decided it looked awful. She didn't like the colors, or the overall design.

Still, she put the top together. She showed it to the family, and we encouraged her to continue. I thought it was an attractive quilt myself. Once it was all quilted and finished, she decided she actually liked it.

So it goes with this medallion for me. It's tricky to stitch, and before it was blocked, I thought it was terrible. My son and husband told me to finish it anyway, and now I think it's rather nice. Go figure.

I hope you like it, too!

This is an intermediate pattern and requires two shuttles. The pattern doesn't use any fancy stitches, but it's tricky to make the joins without twisting the piece.

1 used Lizbeth size 20 thread, and the medallion is approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size. I used Lizbeth size 20 white2 tatting shuttles


Instructions:

Wind one shuttle, leaving the ball attached.

*Clover: R: (2ds p) 7 times, close, do not turn R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, do not turn R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, turnCh: 15ds p (1ds p 1ds p 4ds p) 5 times, making the center p in the third set a longpicot, 15ds, turn*Repeat between * three more times. It will be a long string of clovers and chains with no shape. Here is where I started thinking this is going to be ugly, but I still held out some hope.

R: (2ds p) 7 times, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to center p of first R in first Clover, (2ds p) 3 times,2ds, close, turnCh: 15ds p (1ds p 1ds p 4ds p) 5 times, making the center p in the third set a long picot, 15ds, turn

Pull a few yards (meters) of thread from the ball and clip it. Wind onto the second shuttle.

R: (2ds p) 7 times, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to center p of first R in first Clover, (2ds p) 3 times,2ds, close, turnPass both shuttles through the space made by the first Chain.Ch: 15ds p (1ds p 1ds p 4ds p) 5 times, making the center p in the third set a long picot, 15ds, turn ** R: (2ds p) 3 times, try to refrain from cursing as you j to center p of third R of the same Clover you previously joined to, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, do not turn R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to center p of first R in first Clover, (2ds p) 3 times,2ds, close, turnPass both shuttles through the space made by the first Chain.Ch: 15ds p (1ds p 1ds p 4ds p) 5 times, making the center p in the third set a long picot, 15ds, turn**Repeat between ** around. Cut and tie.

By this time, I was totally disgusted and had to wait a day before I blocked it. I'm glad I didn't jus t toss it out!



jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Heart

This little heart is in memory of my father-in-law, who passed away last week. He was a kind, gentle man who I wish I'd had more opportunity to get to know.

This is a beginning to intermediate pattern and requires two shuttles.

I used Lizbeth size 40 thread, and the heart is approximately 2 inches (7 cm) in diameter.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size 2 tatting shuttles

ds double stitch p picotj join lj lock join

How to make a lock join: http://www.be- stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Wind one shuttle, leaving the ball attached. Measure 1 to 2 yards (meters) of thread from the ball, clip, and wind onto the second shuttle.

Round 1

R: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: 20ds lj to center p of previous R, do not turnWith Shuttle 2, work clover as followsR: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, do not turnWith Shuttle 1, Ch: 20ds lj to base of first R

Round 2

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Ch: 4ds p (2ds p) 19 times, lj to center p of center R of clover on previous round, p (2ds p) 20 times, 4ds, lj to base of first R

Round 3

Ch: (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 3rd p on previous round, 2ds p 2ds, close, turn Ch: p (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to 3rd free p on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: p (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to 3rd free p on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * twice more.Ch: p (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to center p on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, do not turn With Shuttle 2, work clover as followsR: 2ds j to last p of previous Ch, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, do not turnWith Shuttle 1, Ch: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, j to 6th free p on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn**Ch: p (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds j to 3rd free p on previous round, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** twice more.Ch: p (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 3rd free p on previous round, 2ds p 2ds, close, turnCh: p (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds Cut and tie.



Tatted Bluebird

My son bought a small bird feeder for our cats' entertainment this past month. We put it on the back porch where it's easy for us to see, and we've had a few house finches come visit. It's been fun, and the cats have really enjoyed it. They're indoor-only cats, so the birds are safe.

It made me remember that I had a bird in some of my old attempts for patterns. I'd used this beautiful, little box that my mother gave me for inspiration.

So I pulled out the pattern, changed it jus t a little bit, and tatted up a sample. I hope you enjoy it!

- - î tThis is an experienced beginner pattern (only because of the bead) and requires one shuttle.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread color 122 Caribbean. The bird is approximately 2 inches (7 cm) in length.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle 1 4mm black bead Size 15 or 16 crochet hook

ds double stitch p picotj join lj lock join SL shoelace trick

How to make a lock jo in How to do the shoelace trick

Instructions:

R: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 16ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, j to 5th p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times,2ds, close, turnCh: 5ds, İp (for bird's legs) 11ds, turn R: (2ds p) 2 times, j to 5th p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, turn This next chain makes the bird's tail. I made my picots really big and didn't worry about evenness.Ch: 6ds lp (1ds lp) 4 times, 6ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, j to 5th p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds lj to 3rd p of previous R, 12ds, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, j to 5th p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds, j to 3rd p of first R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p (large enough to go through diameter of the bead), 7ds, j to base of first R, turn, SL Ch: 7ds using crochet hook slide bead over p on previous Ch, j, 9ds, j to base of last R, turn, SL Ch: 12ds p (for bird's beak) 12ds Cut and tie.Clip picots for beak and legs, trim to desired length.

3 - i ı ıc la lliııg suppficsTatted Goblet Charm

I have no idea what brought the idea for a goblet charm into my mind. We use my goblets once a year to have some non-alcoholic sparkling ju ice at Christmas, so something like this is never on my mind.

I really had fun putting it together. I think this would be fun for a brunch or a party. Or if you're really ambitious, for a wedding. They're easy and quick to make, too.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread color white.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle7 drop-shaped beadsSize 15 or 16 crochet hook18" (50 cm) length of 1/8" wide (4 mm) ribbon


Instructions:

Using the crochet hook, thread all the beads onto the shuttle thread. Keep the beads inside the shuttle until they're needed.

CloverleafR: 3ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 3ds, closePull down one bead and be sure it's on the loop on your hand so that it will become part of the next ring. R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds pull bead to work, (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, turn *Leave 1/2" (12 mm) of thread between this last ring and the next ring.R: 10ds, close, turnLeave 1/2" (12 mm) of thread between this last ring and the next ring.R: 3ds p (2ds p) 2 times, j to center p of last ring on previous cloverleaf, (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close Pull down one bead and be sure it's on the loop on your hand so that it will become part of the next ring. R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds pull bead to work, (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 6 times, close, turn*

Repeat between * until all beads are used. You can either leave the last cloverleaf unjoined to the first, or you can join them and make it into a round motif at that point. If you do, be sure it will be big enough to pull over the base of the goblet first.

Cut and tie.

Thread the ribbon through the small rings then place on the goblet. Tie the ribbon into a bow.

shuttle.


You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle5/8" or 1/2" wide (19 or 13 mm) ribbon Hot glue

ds double stitch p picot lp long picot j join

This article may be helpful in making this pattern. How to avoid a twisted picot http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp

Instructions:

Row 1

Tatted Goodie Bowl

Here is another project where I set out to make something and ended up with something else. I had originally meant to make this little bowl to fit a little, plastic shot glass I found at the party store. When I finished it, I saw that it would be really hard to stretch it over the glass until the stiffener dried. So I set it down while I thought about it.

I looked at it again, and saw that it was cute just sitting there, so I decided against the shot glass and instead threaded some wide ribbon through it. It's a great size for some candies.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to fourth p of previous R, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until there are a total of five rings.Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to fourth p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds j to 2nd p of first R, 2ds p 2ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds Cut and tie.


R: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, j to 4th p of any Ch of previous row, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn **Leave about 3/4" (22 mm) of thread between this ring and the next ring Clover: R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds lp (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, turnLeave about 3/4" (22 mm) of thread between this ring and the next ringR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, j to 2nd p of the same Ch of previous row, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turnLeave about 3/4" (22 mm) of thread between this ring and the next ring R: 2ds p 2ds j to center p of last R on clover, 2ds p 2ds lp (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turnR: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, j to 4th p of next Ch of previous row, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** around, joining to the first Clover with the last ring you make.Cut and tie.

Weave the ribbon through the second row, overlap ends and glue into place. Make a bow and glue it in place.

© Copyright 2012 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post iton the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If youpost your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched. Pattern originally found at Be-stitched: http://www.be-stitched.com


Tatted Holly Edging

I had a request that I send out a Christmas pattern a little earlier this year, so here it is! I intended to tat a longer demo of this, but I made a mistake again. I have such a hard time with edgings for some reason.

This edging actually has a bit of curve to it, so if you want it to be straight, you can add a couple more picots to the chains that connect to the clover leaf.

This is an experienced beginner to intermediate pattern and requires two shuttles.


You will need:



Instructions:

Shuttle 1: R: 3ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turn

Leaf:

Start this next chain about one stitch width away from the ring. This allows space to tie the end of the holly leaf in place.Wind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9ds, do not turn Shuttle 1: R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9ds p 3ds j to previous p, 9ds, do not turnShuttle 1: R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9ds p 3ds j to previous p, 9ds, do not turnShuttle 1: R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 11ds p 3ds j to previous p, 11ds, do not turnShuttle 1: R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close,do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9ds p 3ds j to previous p, 9ds, do not turnShuttle 1: R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of second R in leaf, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds,close, do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9ds p 3ds j to previous p, 9ds, do not turn

Shuttle 1: R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R in leaf, 3ds j to 2nd p of first R inleaf, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turnWind shuttle 1 thread around hand: Ch: 9dsTie to small space between the first R and the first Ch. Turn. Wind shuttle 2 thread around hand: Ch: 5ds p (2ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turn

Clover:Shuttle 1:R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 3ds p 2ds, close, do not turn R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close, turn

Wind shuttle 2 thread around hand: Ch: 3ds j to last p of previous Ch, (2ds p) 5 times, 5ds, turn

Repeat, joining holly leaves at the first point.

jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Rose and Vine Edging

I needed an edging for a hand towel, and wanted something a bit different. This is what I came up with. It took me a bit to work out the details, but I really like it. This will be a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law, so I need to get busy to get it done on time!

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in Spring Garden color 124 and Leaf Green Medium color 684. In hindsight, I think it would have been better to pick a variegated that didn't include the same color as the "vine" part of this pattern. The roses don't stand out as well as I'd hoped.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle or tatting needles

ds double stitch p picotj joinlj lock joinsl shoelace trick

How to do the shoelace trick http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp How to do a lock join http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Rose:R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, shape into a circle.Ch: Small p, *6ds lj to adjacent p*, repeat between * around, lj last section to small p.Ch: 9ds lj at adjacent join, repeat around, lj last section to base of first Ch Ch: 2ds p (1ds p) 6 times, ds, lj at adjacent join, repeat around.Cut and tie.



Make as many of these as you'll need for the length you're making. Using size 20 thread, each rose and vine is about 1.5 inches (3.6 mm) in length.

VineR: 3ds p 3ds j to 5th p of any Ch on a rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn **Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 3rd p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 6th p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 2nd p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 5th p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to 3rd p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn The following two chains will change the direction of your tatting.Ch: 2ds p 2ds p 2ds, lj to last p on previous R, sl Ch: 2ds j to 5th p of same Ch on rose, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p on vine Ch, 3ds j to 5th p of any Ch on a rose, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn**Repeat until all the roses are incorporated into your tatting. End at last R previous to turning chains.

jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Notes

My daughter is a musician. Recently, when we were talking about my newsletter, I told her how I struggle sometimes with ideas. Between her and my sister-in-law, they immediately threw out about a dozen ideas without hardly thinking about it. Yahoo!

One of my daughter's ideas was to tat musical notes, and that's where this design started.

Use these little notes on stationery, as decc

This is a beginner pattern and requires one

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in white.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle or tatting needles

ds double stitch p picotj join lj lock join sl shoelace trick

How to do the shoelace trick http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp How to do a lock join http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Single quarter note

R: 25ds p 1 ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 3ds lj to last p, 1ds lj to next p, 9ds p 3ds j to last p, 6ds Cut and tie.

Double quarter notes

R: 25ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: p 3ds lj to p on ring, 10ds p 3ds j to previous p, 8ds p 3ds j to previous p, 10ds p 3ds, sl, do not turn R: 3ds j to previous p, 12 ds j to first p on chain, 13ds, close Cut and tie.

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Tatted Balloon

I had fun creating this little design. Wouldn't a bouquet of these be fun on a card or a baby's shirt?

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. The balloon is about 1 inch (2.5mm) in diameter when done with size 20 thread.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in in Lizbeth Caribbean Color 122.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle or tatting needles Crochet hook

ds double stitch p picot j jo inlj lock jo in

How to avoid a twisted picot http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp How to do a lock jo in http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Row 1

R: (2ds p) Ch: 2ds p R: 3ds j to Ch: 2ds p R: 3ds j to Ch: 2ds p R: 3ds j to Ch: 2ds p R: 3ds j to Ch: 2ds p R: 3ds j to Ch: 2ds p Be careful R: 2dsj to 2ds, close Ch: 2ds p

5 times, 2ds, close, turn 2ds, turnlast p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turn

2ds, turnlast p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, turn




2ds, turnto avoid a twisted picot on this last ring. last p of previous R, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds j to first p of first R,

, turn2ds, cut and tie.



Pass the ball thread through the center picot of the first R from the back of the work to the front. Tie to your shuttle and wind the shuttle a few times. I'm not sure how this is done if you are using a needle. Ch: 8ds lj to center p of next R, 12ds lj to center p of next R, 14ds lj to center p of next R Ch: 14ds lj to center p of next R, 12ds lj to center p of next R, 8ds lj to center p of next R Ch: 5ds p 5ds, cut and tie.

Balloon string

Hide the thread end under the first few stitches of this ring as you stitch.R: 3ds j to p on last Ch of round 2, 3ds, close.Cut the thread a few inches away from the ring to form the balloon's string.



Tatted Medallion

I plan to add a tatted medallion to the dress I'm wearing to my son's wedding in April. I decided it should have some depth to it and some extra laciness, too.

This medallion is the result. My dress is a charcoal gray, so I will tat it again using black, charcoal gray, and silver Lizbeth threads. When I sew it to the dress, I will add a bunch of beads at the center of the medallion for added sparkle and more depth.

I hope it works out as I see it in my mind!

This is an experienced beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. The medallion is about 2-1/2 inches (64mm) in diameter when done with size 20 thread.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in Lizbeth white

You will need:



How to do a lock join http://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

Instructions:

Row 1

R: 6ds p 3ds p 6ds close, turn *Ch: 10ds turnR: 6ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 6ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until a total of five rings are completed.Ch: 10ds turnR: 6ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to first p of first R, 6ds, close, turn Ch: 10ds lj to base of first R

Row 2

*Ch: 12ds lj to base of the next R in previous round*Repeat between * around.



*Ch: 14ds lj to next space between chains of previous round*Repeat between * around.

*Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 3ds jj to next space between chains of previous round*Repeat between * around.

Row 4

*jj to 3rd p of next Ch of previous round, pulling the thread between jj to an arc of desired size jj to 5th p on the same Ch of previous round, pulling the thread between jj to an arc of desired size jj to next space between chains of previous round, pulling the thread between lj to an arc of desired size* Repeat between * around.

Cut and tie. Block the medallion.

Row 5

Using a small crochet hook, pull the thread through the space at the base of one of the rings so that about 6 inches of thread is hanging out the back of the medallion. You will use this to help secure the thread at the end of this round.

Pull the thread through the space at the base of the next ring from the front to the back, forming a loop. Pull the loop through the space between chains on the next round. Adjust the thread so that you have a large arc over the medallion then jj using the loop that you pulled through from the back. Repeat this step around.

When forming the last arc, cut the thread from the shuttle, leaving about 8 inches. PUll the thread through to the back at the space between chains next to the first R used in this round. Tie securely.



jT iııc la lling suppficsTatted Cupcake

This design is the result of a request from one of my newsletter subscribers, and it was such fun to make! As I worked it, I kept thinking of how many different cupcakes you can make with this. Plus, you can add beads to the frosting for sprinkles if you want.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. It is about 3.25 inches wide (8 cm) by 2.75 inches tall (7 cm) when done with size 40 thread.

I used Lizbeth size 40 thread in color 601 white, color 679 lime green, and color 671 Christmas red.

You will need:


ds double stitch p picotj join lj lock join sl shoelace trick


How to do the shoelace trick http://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp

Instructions:

Cup

Start at red dot on visual pattern.R: 14ds p 6ds p 14ds, close, turn Ch: 16ds p 6ds lj to first p of R, 4ds p 4ds Ch: 8ds p 10ds sl, do not turn R: 3ds p 6ds p 9ds p 6ds, close, turn Ch: 10ds, turnR: 8ds j to last p of previous R, 10ds p 6ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds j to first p on first Ch of cup, 8ds, turn R: 10ds j to last p of previous R, 11ds p 3ds, close, do not turn R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 18ds p 3ds, close, do not turn

to next p of R, 6ds p 16ds j to base of R



R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 11ds p 10ds, close, turn Ch: 11ds, turnR: 7ds j to last p of previous R, 10ds p 7ds, close, lj to second p on first Ch of cup, turn Ch: 11ds, turnR: 10ds j to last p of previous R, 11ds p 3ds, close, do not turn R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 18ds p 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 11ds p 10ds, close, turnCh: 8ds j to third p of first Ch in cup, 5ds, turnR: 6ds j to last p of previous R, 10ds p 8ds, close, turnCh: 10ds, turnR: 6ds j to last p of previous R, 9ds p 6ds p 3ds, close, sl, do not turnCh: 10ds p 8dsCut and tie to base of first R

Frosting

Start at red dot on visual pattern.R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, j to second p of second R of cup, sl, turnCh: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to firt p of same R of cup, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to p on second Ch of cup, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to p on last Ch of cup, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to last p of last R on cup, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds j to next p of same R on cup, sl, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 8 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of previous R, 3ds j to fourth p of third Ch back, (3ds p) 3 times 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to sixth p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to sixth p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to first p of fifth Ch back, 3ds j to last p of next Ch, 3ds j to next p of same Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to third p of same Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to first p of same Ch, 3ds j to last p of next Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to third p of same Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to next p of same Ch, 3ds j to next p of same Ch, 3ds j to last p of next Ch, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to sixth p of previous R, (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to second p of same Ch, 3ds j to third p of first R in frosting (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 8 times, 3ds, turn Cut and tie to base of first R

This works best if you wind a few feet of thread onto your shuttle and begin stitching without cutting the ball thread away. Start at red dot on visual pattern.R: 10ds p 7ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 7ds p 10ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds. Find the second Ch on frosting that was worked with two picots. j to first p of this Ch, 2ds lj to free p of first R, 2ds j to p on next Ch of frosting (the Ch with just one p), 3ds j to p of next Ch of frosting, 4ds j to last p of next Ch of frosting, 7ds lj to free p of second R of cherry, 12ds, lj to base of rings, sl, turn Ch: 15ds, push stitches snugly together to make the chain curve. Cut and tie.



Tatted Neckline Inset

I wanted to use tatting as one of the finishingtouches on the dress I made for my son'swedding this month. I chose a round neckline and tatted this little design to go on center front. It fit perfectly, but unfortunately, it just didn't work with the dress. So I cut it off at the last minute. It made me sad. Maybe it would have worked better if I'd used beads at all the

joins and in the center of the medallions, but I jus t didn't have time to add them.

The design is definitely useful, though, and I'll find another place to put this piece. I think it would be prettyon a summer sweater.

This is a beginner pattern and requires one shuttle. It is about 4.5 inches wide (11 cm) by 1.25 inches tall (3 cm) when done with size 20 thread.

I used Lizbeth size 20 thread in color 604 black.

You will need:




How to avoid a twisted picot http://www.be-stitched.com/twistedpicot.asp

Instructions

Left medallion

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 1 ds p 1ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed six rings.Ch: 1 ds p 1ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to first p of first R, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 1 ds p 1ds Cut and tie.



Center medallion

R: (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 2ds p 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed six rings.Ch: 2ds p 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of any R in Left medallion, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to first p of first R, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 2ds p 2ds Cut and tie.

Right medallion

Repeat left medallion until you have completed six rings.Ch: 1 ds p 1ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to center p of third ring on Center medallion clockwise from the one joined to the Left medallion, 3ds p 3ds j to first p of first R, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 1 ds p 1ds Cut and tie.

Top edge

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of second ring on Right medallion clockwise fromthe one joined to Center medallion, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds lj to fourth p of same ring on Right medallion, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to second p of next R on Right medallion, 3ds j to third p of same R on Center medallion which jo ins to Right medallion, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds lj to center p of next free R on Center medallion, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds lj to center of next R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fifth p of next R on Center medallion, 3ds j to fourth p of next free R in Left medallion,3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds lj to fourth p of next free R, (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to second p of same R on Left medallion, (3ds p) 2 times, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, closeCut and tie.




Allison Tatted Edging

Add the bead to this edging in the same manner as with the "Heather" edging, except join using the shuttle thread instead of the working thread.

ds double stitch R ring

p picot sp small picot

lp long picot j join

Ch Chain

R: 4ds p 4ds lp 8ds close, turn workCh: 8 ds p 8ds j with bead to long picot, turn workRepeat the rings and chains, inserting a small bead at each long picot.








Tatted angel

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I thought I'd try my hand at an angel this month. It was a fun pattern to put together. It was even more fun to tat!

This tiny angel goes together very quickly. It would make a great little pin to wear or a decoration for a gift or a card. You can dress it up a bit by adding beads to the double picots that make up her wings, too.

This pattern is advanced beginner level and uses two shuttles.

Instructions:

ds double stitch R ring Ch chainp picot j join lj lock join

You will need:


Wind one shuttle then unwind about a yard (1 meter) of thread and wind that onto the second shuttle. Do not cut. Use the shuttle with the most thread as shuttle 2 and the other as shuttle 1.

When making the huge picots in this pattern, make them about 3 inches or 8 cm long. I found it easiest to do the first half of the double stitch and take it off my hands. I laid it on the table next to a ruler and adjusted the picot to the right length. Then I picked it back up, being careful to keep the stitch in the right spot, completed the double stitch, and slid it against the previous stitches. You can find some great instructions for making these picots, called double picots, at Georgia Seitz's site. (http://www.georgiaseitz.com/classes2001/picots/doublepicot.html)

Using shuttle 1:R: 8ds p (1ds p) 3 times, 3ds p 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds p (1ds p) 3 times, 8ds, close, turnCh: 2ds tiny p 6ds lj to first p of first R (5ds lj to next p) 3 times, 1ds lj to closest p of next R (5ds lj to next p) 3 times, 6ds tiny p 2ds Tie to base of ringsCh: 2ds j to tiny p of last Ch, 1ds huge p 2ds j to huge p, 2ds, do not turn



http://www.georgiaseitz.com/classes2001/picots/doublepicot.html

Using shuttle 2:R: 3ds p (1ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, do not turnUse shuttle 2 as the working thread and shuttle 1 as the shuttle threadCh: 2ds huge p 2ds j to huge p, 1ds j to first p of the very first Ch, 2dsCut and tie to base of rings. Adjust the angel's wings by pulling the thread through the join until it sits as you like it.

© Copyright 2008 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched .




Penny Baby Card

This is a fun card for a new mother and her baby. Find a shiny, new penny (or other appropriate coin) that was minted in the year the baby was born. Inside the card, add the verse below, or any other you may like. You can find more at Babysite.org or Stork Avenue if you'd rather have something different than this.

Precious one, so small, so sweet Dancing in on angel feet Straight from Heaven’s brightest star What a miracle you are!Now here’s a lucky pennyTo celebrate the year of your sweet birth,May it bring you happiness, good health,Long life on earth.And as life goes by and wedded bliss tenderly comes your way You can give this to your one true love In remembrance of your special day.

--Anonymous



You could also put this on a Laser Elegance Needlework Card and give it to a bride using this verse:

Here’s a lucky pennyFor the special bride to beMay it always bring you happiness,Good health, prosperity.May the years of wedded blissBe many and tears be fewFor no one deserves a happier, more joyful lifeThan you!!

--Anonymous

This is a beginner to intermediate level pattern using 1 shuttle. It was tatted using Opera size 20 thread.


p picot j join

tp tiny picot Ch chain

lp long picot bj bead join

You will need:

Opera thread in blue #510, size 20

1 Eva Rosenstand card for baby boy 16 2mm white round pearl beads 1 tatting shuttle

Fill your shuttle with thread, but do not cut it when you are done winding. This saves tying a knot and gives you a cleaner start.

Round 1:R: 4ds p 8ds p 4ds, close, turn.*Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turn.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds p 4ds, close, turn.*Repeat between * until you have completed 7 rings.Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turn.R: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn.Ch: 5ds p 5ds, do not turn and do not tie off. Join to the base of the first R.

Round 2:Ch: 8ds p 8ds, j to base of next R all the way around the motif. Cut and tie.

Round 3:Make the lp in this round long enough to fit the bead over top of it. Learn how here.Heart R: 5ds lp 5ds tp 4ds j to tp 5ds lp 5ds close, do not turn.J to p on chain in previous round.*Leave 3/8" thread.R: 3ds bj to last p of previous R 3ds p 3ds lp 3ds, close, do not turn.Leave 3/8" thread.Heart R: 5ds bj to last p of previous R 5ds tp 4ds j to tp 5ds lp 5ds, close.Join to p on next chain in previous round.*Repeat between * until you have completed 8 Heart R.Leave 3/8" thread.R: 3ds bj 3ds p 3ds bj to first p of first R 3ds, close.Cut and tie.

Finishing:Center tatting in the card opening and glue using small amounts of hot glue or glue stick. Glue a shiny, new penny dated in the baby's birth year in the center.

© Copyright 2005 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. DO NOT resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.




Tatted Barrette

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This month's pattern is very simple, although it looks like it's not. This barrette is done with only rings with beads at the joins, then the whole length is scrunched together and glued to a purchased barrette. This would be very pretty done in white with gold beads or multi-colored beads, too.

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread. It is beginning to intermediate level (only because of the beads) and uses one shuttle.






Instructions:


p picot bj beaded join

İp long picot

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, siz 1 tatting shuttle 4mm beads

Be sure you have a full shuttle.

If you wish to make this without the beads, follow the same directions, just leave the beads off. If you do, you will need to make more rings to cover the barrette.

All long picots (lp) need to be big enough that you can thread the bead over it.

R: 5ds p (2ds p) 11 times, 2ds lp 5ds, close *Leave 1/4" threadR: 5ds bj (2ds p) 11 times, 2ds lp 5ds, close* Repeat until your tatting is twice as long as the length of the barrette without stretching the tatting out straight.Leave 1/4" threadR: 5ds bj (2ds p) 12 times, 5ds, closeCut, leaving an 18" tail of thread. Thread on a needle and pass the tail through the bottom of each ring.Pull it snugly and tie the thread to the first ring. Tie off and hide the end. Since this isn't an heirloom piece,I just use Fray Check and cut it off. Hot glue to the barrette.





Tatted berriesSummer in Colorado brings fresh strawberries to the stores and to the mountains. I designed three berries to celebrate summer here--a raspberry, a wild strawberry, and a domestic strawberry.

These are beginner-level 1- and 2-shuttle patterns using simple rings and chains. They were tatted using DMC Cebelia size 30 thread. Each berry is about 1 to 1.5 inches long.


p picot j join

Ch chain sp small picot

You will need:

DMC Cebelia thread in red #816 and green #699, size 30 2 tatting shuttles

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Domestic strawberry

Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 10ds (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 6th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p (3ds p) twice 3ds j to center p of center R of clover leaf, (3ds p) three times 4ds, close, turnR: Make this ring with your second shuttle. 2ds j to last p of previous Ch, (2ds p) ten times 2ds, close, donot turnCh: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 8 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 8 times 10dsCut and tie to base of clover leaf.

Using DMC Cebelia greenR: 20ds j to last p of last Ch, 8ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 20ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 8ds j to first p of first Ch, 20ds, close, turnCh: 15ds Push these stitches tight enough on the shuttle thread to make the chain curl nicely.Cut and tie.

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Wild strawberry

Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 7ds p 3ds p (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn

Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 4th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 3rd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 8 times p 3ds p 7ds Cut and tie to base of first clover leaf.


Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 10ds (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 6th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p (3ds p) twice 3ds j to center p of center R of clover leaf, (3ds p) three times 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn

Raspberry

Ch: (2ds p) 8 times 10ds Cut and tie to base of clover leaf.


Copyright 2005 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. DO NOT resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.



Tatted Button Earrings

Here's a quick and easy gift idea!

I dug through my stash of buttons and found these pretty black ones. You can choose any type you want. I thought about using the little train buttons I have, but decided on these instead.

When you use size 20 thread, the earrings measure an inch (3cm) across.

This design is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 20 Lizbeth thread color 122 Caribbean.

You will need:

Size 20 thread in your choice of color.1 tatting shuttleTwo 5/8" (16mm) decorative buttons GlueTwo earring findings


Instructions:

Wind 1-2 yards (1-2 meters) of thread on a shuttle, do not cut

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until 5 rings are completed.Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn R: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds j to 2nd p of first R in motif, 2ds, p 2ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds Cut and tie.

Glue to the back of one decorative button. I used hot glue.

Using pliers, slightly open the loop on the finding. Slip one of the center picots from any chain through theloop, making sure the earring will face the front. Using the pliers, close the loop.




Tatted berriesSummer in Colorado brings fresh strawberries to the stores and to the mountains. I designed three berries to celebrate summer here--a raspberry, a wild strawberry, and a domestic strawberry.

These are beginner-level 1- and 2-shuttle patterns using simple rings and chains. They were tatted using DMC Cebelia size 30 thread. Each berry is about 1 to 1.5 inches long.


p picot j join

Ch chain sp small picot

You will need:

DMC Cebelia thread in red #816 and green #699, size 30 2 tatting shuttles

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Domestic strawberry

Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 10ds (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 6th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p (3ds p) twice 3ds j to center p of center R of clover leaf, (3ds p) three times 4ds, close, turnR: Make this ring with your second shuttle. 2ds j to last p of previous Ch, (2ds p) ten times 2ds, close, donot turnCh: 2ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 8 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 8 times 10dsCut and tie to base of clover leaf.


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Wild strawberry

Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times 3ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 7ds p 3ds p (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn

Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 4th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 3rd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 8 times p 3ds p 7ds Cut and tie to base of first clover leaf.


Using DMC Cebelia redClover leaf: R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 6 times 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 10ds (sp 2ds) 8 times, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to middle picot of last R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of previous R, 4ds j to 6th p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p (3ds p) twice 3ds j to center p of center R of clover leaf, (3ds p) three times 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds sp) 9 times 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p of center R of clover leaf, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of first R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn

Raspberry

Ch: (2ds p) 8 times 10ds Cut and tie to base of clover leaf.





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Tatted eagleI really have no idea why I pick some of the designs I do. This is one of them. It just seemed like a good idea when I thought of it. I was actually thinking of a sparrow when I designed this, but when it was done, it was an eagle! Go figure. Not many of my designs end up being exactly what I envisioned when I started.

The design of the first wing in this pattern was easy. Tat a series of rings, then lock join a chain to them. But when I got to the second wing, I had to tat the chain first. It had to face up so the curve of the wing would be right, and that didn't allow me to make picots to join the rings to. That was a puzzle!

So I tried something new (to me at least). When I needed to make that first join, I just pulled the chain over top of the working thread and tatted a picot right over it. It was so slick and easier than I thought!

I gave this to a friend of mine whose son-in-law is in the military, and she plans to tat more in red, white, and blue. I thought it was a great idea for anybody who has family or friends in the military here in the US.

Instructions:

ds double stitch Ch chain j joinR ring p picot lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample was done with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.1 tatting shuttle

This pattern involves tatting a picot over top of a chain. When you are ready to make the picot, just lay the chain over top of the working thread and continue tatting as if it wasn't there. This will put the chain through the center of the picot. Make sure the picot is large enough to slide easily over the chain, but not so large that it shows as big loop. This was done on the left wing of the eagle.



Round 1

R: 4ds p 6ds p 6ds p 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 6ds p 6ds p 4ds, closeRepeat last ring once more.R: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 6ds p 6ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, close, cut and tie

Round 2

R: 3ds j to center p of any R on prev round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 2ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 6ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 2ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to next p of prev R, (5ds p) 2 times, 3ds p 5ds, close turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 6 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to next p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 9 times, 10ds lj to center p of prev R, 6ds lj to center p of next R, (5ds lj to center p ofnext R) 2 times, 7ds lj to closest join on prev round, 5ds p 15ds lj to next j of prev round, 33ds (referred tonext in this pattern as long chain) p (1ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 3ds p 3ds, p over long chain, (3ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 6 times, 2ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to next p of prev R, 5ds p over long chain, 5ds p 3ds p 5ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to next p of prev R, 3ds p over long chain, 6ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds p over long chain, 3ds j to center p of next R on prev round, 3ds, close,turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 2ds lj at next j on prev round, 12ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turn R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 2ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to center p of next R on prev round, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 12ds lj to next j on prev Round, 2ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 2ds Cut and tie.

© Copyright 2007 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.


Tatted CandleCandles are part of many celebrations in our lives, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. This little tatted candle can be used to decorate gifts, as a Christmas tree ornament, or on stationery.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. It is beginning level and uses one shuttle (two shuttles if you decide not to use the shoelace trick)..

Instructions:


p picot lp long picot

Ch Chain j join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample was done with DMC Cebelia thread in white. 1 tatting shuttle

R: (5ds p) 3 times, 5ds, close turn *Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn*Repeat between * 4 more times and do not turn after last ringShoelaceCh: 5ds, shoelaceR: 10ds p 2ds p 1ds lp 1ds p 2ds p 10ds, close, shoelaceCh: 5ds, shoelaceR: (5ds p) 3 times, 5ds, close, turn**Ch: 5ds j to center p of closest Ch, 5ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** across Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turnR: 5ds p 5ds j to last p of prev R, 5ds p 5ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn



Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 14 times,3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times,3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds j to p on prev Ch, 2ds, turn R: 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times,3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times,3ds, close, turn***Ch: 8ds j to p on next Ch, 5ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times,3ds, close, turn***Repeat between *** once.Ch: 5ds p 5ds j to last p of next Ch, 5ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turn R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turn+Ch: 5ds p 8ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turn+Repeat between + once more Ch: 2ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds j to p on next Ch, 5ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds j to p on next Ch, 4ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to fourth p of prev R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds j to p on next Ch, 5ds, turnR: 5ds j to fourth p of prev R, (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turnCh: 5ds j to farthest p on next Ch, 5ds j to next available p, 5ds, turnR: 5ds j to center p of prev R, 5ds p 5ds j to first p of first R, 5ds, close, turnCh: 5ds j to p on next Ch, 5dsCut and tie.



Tatted Carnation

This little bit of tatted fluff was fun to put together. The flower itself is only just over 1" wide (4cm), so you can use it in lots of fun places. Try putting it on clothing, a hat, or to decorate a gift package.

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread. It is beginning to intermediate level and uses one shuttle (two shuttles if you decide not to use the shoelace trick).

Instructions:

ds double stitch R ring Ch chain p picot j joinlj lock join

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You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20. The sample on this page was done with size 20 Flora thread in colors 230 green and 207 pink.1 tatting shuttle

Base (green)

R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) twice, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat until you have completed a total of 5 rings Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to first p of first R in motif, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to base of first R, do not turn **Ch: 10ds p 3ds ShoelaceR: 3ds j to p on previous Ch, 5ds p 8ds, close, turn Ch:4ds p 3ds



ShoelaceR: 3ds j to p on previous Ch, 5ds p 8ds, close, do not turn Shoelace**If you wish, repeat between ** for as long as you want the stem to be. This was not repeated for the sample shown on this page.

Ch: 15ds, cut and tie.

Petals (pink)

All rings for the petals are as follows:R: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close

Each ring will be lj to the base. Start with the center p of the rings, joining one R to each p. Move outward to the picots which join the rings together, joining 2 rings to each. Add a little thread between rings as necessary so that the base lays flat. Lastly, join rings to the picots on the chains, 2 rings per picot. Use very little thread between rings here--definitely use less thread between rings than there is distance between picots. You want them to be close together so they stand up.

Add more rings to the base if you wish to have a thicker flower.

Cut and tie. Fluff the petals until you are satisfied with the way they lay.





Tatted Computer Down Time Bookmark

Recently at work my computer died. I mean really died. And since my entire job is done on the computer, I had no work to do. So I asked a friend of mine there who tats if she had any shuttles. No sense in wasting time! She had this fun black and white variegated thread loaded on two shuttles with no project attached, so I started tatting to see what would come out. The IT guy tried fixing my computer, but had to take it away, wipe it clean, and start over. That takes a whole day, so I just went home. That was one of my better days at work!

This bookmark is the pattern that "appeared" from my tatting that day. I don't even know what this thread is--my friend said it was vintage. I do know that it is either size 20 or 30 and that Flora or Cebelia threads would work great for it.


ds double stitch

Ch chain

p picot

lp long picot

R ring

j join lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 or 30 1/4 yard 5/8" wide grosgrain ribbon to match 2 tatting shuttles

Round 1R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 6 times 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R (3ds p) 3 times 3ds, close, turn* Repeat between * until you have 5 completed rings.Swap shuttles

Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 12 times, 3ds * J to base of next RCh: 3ds j to last p of previous Ch (2ds p) 12 times 3ds*Repeat between * aroundCh: (3ds p) 6 times 3ds j to base of R opposite the R you just joined to *Swap shuttles



Ch: (3ds p) 7 times j to 1st p of previous Ch*Repeat between * for a total of 22 chains. Cut and tie.

Round 2This round will use the picots that are along the sides of the series of 22 chains.Join to base of the first R you made.Ch: 3ds j to closest p at the side of the chains *Ch: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds J to next p at the side of the chains*Repeat between * to the end of the side of the bookmark Ch: 2ds p 2ds j to p where the first round ended Ch: (3ds p) 7 times 3dsJ to 2nd to the last p of the last chain of the previous round Ch: 2ds p 2ds j to last p of the last chain of the previous round *Ch: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds J to next p at the side of the chains*Repeat between * to the end of the side of the bookmark Ch: 3ds j to base of R Cut and tie

Steam the bookmark so that it's flat, weave the ribbon through it and trim the ends diagonally.





Cello tatted star

I named this star the Cello star because each arm looks like a little cello, or a little fat lady. Being a rather rotund lady myself, I decided I liked Cello star better than Fat lady star. :-)

I was introduced to half-closed rings when I recently acquired a copy of Mike Myer's new book, "Tatting Patterns for One Shuttle". So, I thought I'd try a pattern with them and see how it went together. It waseasy, and a lot of fun! This little star is the result.

I first designed this pattern without the beads, but as I was stitching, I wondered how to dress it up a little. So I figured out how to put beads on the single thread of the half-closed ring and tried that. I love how it worked up!

The biggest challenge was having so many beads on my shuttle thread. After a few frustrating minutes working around the beads, I just unwound my shuttle a ways, pulled the beads down to the shuttle, then wound them on the shuttle. Worked like a charm!

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread. It is beginning to intermediate level and uses oneshuttle.




Instructions:

ds double stitch R ringHCR half-closed ring p picot j joinbj bead join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of colors, size 20 1 tatting shuttle 20 bugle beads 70 #10 seed beads

Be sure you have a full shuttle.Thread the beads on the shuttle thread in the following order (b=bugle bead, s=seed bead):

ssssss bsbbsb ssssss

Repeat until you have 5 sets on your thread. Once you're done, you will have no bugle beads left, and 10 seed beads left. These seed beads are for the bead joins. Double-check that you have this right! If it's wrong, and you've begun tatting, you will have to cut your thread in order to correct it.

Leave about 6" of thread hanging when you make the first ring, and don't hide it. You will need it later when you cut and tie.

R: 2ds p 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 7ds, close, turn.Ch: (5ds p) twice, 5ds, turn*HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 7ds bj to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.R: 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 7ds, close, turn.Ch: 5ds bj to last p of previous Ch, 5ds p 5ds, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed 4-1/2 legs of the star, but do not tat the last chain of the last set.Ch: 5ds bj to last p of previous Ch, 5ds bj to first p of first Ch 5ds, turnHCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 7ds bj to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to first p of first R, 2ds, close.Cut and tie. Stiffen using your favorite method.



Cello tatted star

I named this star the Cello star because each arm looks like a little cello, or a little fat lady. Being a rather rotund lady myself, I decided I liked Cello star better than Fat lady star. :-)

I was introduced to half-closed rings when I recently acquired a copy of Mike Myer's new book, "Tatting Patterns for One Shuttle". So, I thought I'd try a pattern with them and see how it went together. It waseasy, and a lot of fun! This little star is the result.

I first designed this pattern without the beads, but as I was stitching, I wondered how to dress it up a little. So I figured out how to put beads on the single thread of the half-closed ring and tried that. I love how it worked up!

The biggest challenge was having so many beads on my shuttle thread. After a few frustrating minutes working around the beads, I just unwound my shuttle a ways, pulled the beads down to the shuttle, then wound them on the shuttle. Worked like a charm!

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread. It is beginning to intermediate level and uses oneshuttle.




Instructions:

ds double stitch R ringHCR half-closed ring p picot j joinbj bead join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of colors, size 20 1 tatting shuttle 20 bugle beads 70 #10 seed beads

Be sure you have a full shuttle.Thread the beads on the shuttle thread in the following order (b=bugle bead, s=seed bead):

ssssss bsbbsb ssssss

Repeat until you have 5 sets on your thread. Once you're done, you will have no bugle beads left, and 10 seed beads left. These seed beads are for the bead joins. Double-check that you have this right! If it's wrong, and you've begun tatting, you will have to cut your thread in order to correct it.

Leave about 6" of thread hanging when you make the first ring, and don't hide it. You will need it later when you cut and tie.

R: 2ds p 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 7ds, close, turn.Ch: (5ds p) twice, 5ds, turn*HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 7ds bj to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.R: 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 2ds, close.HCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, 5ds p (3ds p) twice, 7ds, close, turn.Ch: 5ds bj to last p of previous Ch, 5ds p 5ds, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed 4-1/2 legs of the star, but do not tat the last chain of the last set.Ch: 5ds bj to last p of previous Ch, 5ds bj to first p of first Ch 5ds, turnHCR: Use 2 bugle beads and 1 seed bead. 7ds bj to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) twice, 5ds p 2ds, close.HCR: Use 6 seed beads. 2ds j to last p of previous HCR, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds j to first p of first R, 2ds, close.Cut and tie. Stiffen using your favorite method.



Field of Clover DoilyWe've finally reached the last row of this doily! I've always wondered why the last row seems to take such a long time. But it's done, and those of us who have worked on this doily each month can each feel a sense of accomplishment. I certainly feel like I've accomplished something every time I finish a doily.

I find it interesting as I design how the pattern never ends up as I envisioned. It's close, but I had surprises along the way. I didn't plan the last row to have ten straight edges, but it does. I also didn't plan that the white space between the last two rows looks like butterflies. That was a happy surprise.

One thing I learned as I designed this doily is that it's hard to stop adding rows. For each row I added,I had an idea for the next. But you do have to stop at some point unless you want to create a tablecloth, and I know I'm not up for that.

This doily was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.


ds double stitch

Ch chain

p picot

lp long picot

R ring

j join

bj beaded join

lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 or 30 2 tatting shuttles




Round 1

Clover leaf (use this same clover leaf throughout--will be abbreviated as CL R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times 3ds close, turn

Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous RRepeat until you have 5 repetitions of the pattern, making sure you j to the appropriate p on the first CL once you've reached the last repetition. Cut and tie.

Round 2

*R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of chain on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turnCL: Work clover leaf, joining first p on first ring to last p on previous chain, do not turn Ch: 3ds j to last p on last ring of Cl, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 3

*CL, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 7 times, 3ds j to center p of any CL on the previous round, (3ds p) 7 times, 5ds, turn* Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 4

*R: 3ds j to 3rd p of first R of CL on previous round, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 3rd p of first R to last p of previous R, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 3rd p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 3rd p of last R of the next CL on the previous round, 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 3 times, 5ds, do not turnCL using shuttle 2, do not turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 3 times, 5ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 5

R: 3ds p 5ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 5ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turn CL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turn *Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed a total of 3 CLs.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 3ds j to center p of left-side R on CL on previous round, 3ds p 3ds p 5ds, turn

© Copyright 2006 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. DO NOT resell this pattern or post it onthe internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.

R: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of second chain, 3ds p 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds j to center p of next chain, (3ds p) 3 times, 5ds, turn R: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 3ds j to center p of right-side ring of next CL on previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, and joining 2nd p of last R in CL to the first p ofthe first ring in this motif, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 5dsCut and tie. Repeat until you've completed 10 motifs.

Round 6

% *R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of second free chain from the right on a motif on the previous row (see red arrow on the visual pattern), (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turnCL: Work clover leaf, joining first p on first ring to last p on previous chain, do not turn Ch: 3ds j to last p on last ring of Cl, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * until you have 4 rings attached to the motif on the previous round.Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turnCL: Work clover leaf, joining first p on first ring to last p on previous chain, do not turn Ch: 3ds j to last p on last ring of Cl, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turn CL, turnCh: 3ds j to last p on previous chain, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, do not turnCL: Work clover leaf, joining first p on first ring to last p on previous chain, do not turnCh: 3ds j to last p on last ring of Cl, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn %Repeat between % around Cut and tie.

Block, starch and steam.

A visual pattern is on the next page.



Fields of Clover Doily - row 3

The center of this "monthly" doily is made from the snowflake from November 2005. This month I've added row 3, which is quite simple and tats up quickly.


This is an intermediate-level 1 -shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains.

ds double stitch R ring lp long picot

Ch chain j join lj lock join




You will need:


Round 1


Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous RRepeat until you have 5 repetitions of the pattern, making sure you j to the appropriate p on the first CLonce you've reached the last repetition. Cut and tie.

Round 2

*R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of chain on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, sl, do not turn CL, do not turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 3


If you like this motif the way it is and would like to stop here, block it, starch and steam.



This month I've added row 4, which taught me that no matter how long I've been tatting, I have new things to learn. In row 2 , I used the shoelace trick. I found the clover leaves sitting on top of the chains in that row did not lay smoothly. That was rather frustrating. On row 4, I went back to using two shuttles and also left just a tiny bit of thread between the clover leaf and the chain. I was a whole lot happier with the results. The tatting below on the left is using the shoelace trick. The tatting on the right uses two shuttles.



By the way, I've just steamed this doily at this point. I haven't blocked it. When I finish the whole doily and block it, then you'll see what a difference it makes to take the time to block your work, too.


This is an intermediate-level 2-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains..

ds double stitch R ring lp long picot

Ch chain j join lj lock join


You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 or 30 2 tatting shuttles

Round 1


Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous RRepeat until you have 5 repetitions of the pattern, making sure you j to the appropriate p on the first CL once you've reached the last repetition. Cut and tie.

Round 2

*R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of chain on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn Using shuttle 2 stitch CL, do not turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 3


Round 4




This month I've added row 5, in which I used a repeat of the center medallion. It's the exact same medallion, but when you put it around the outside it seems larger. Interesting.

This doily was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. This is an intermediate-level 2-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains.

Instructions: ds double stitchCh chain jp picot ljlp long picot

R ringjoinlock joinsl shoelace trick



You will need:Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 or 30 2 tatting shuttles (just 1 shuttle for this round)

Round 1

Clover leaf (use this same clover leaf throughout--will be abbreviated as CL R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times 3ds close, turn Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous RRepeat until you have 5 repetitions of the pattern, making sure you j to the appropriate p on the first CL once you've reached the last repetition. Cut and tie.

Round 2

*R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of chain on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn Using shuttle 2 stitch CL, do not turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.

Round 3


Round 4


Round 5

R: 3ds p 5ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 5ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turn CL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turn *Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 4 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed a total of 3 CLs.Ch: 5ds p 3ds p 3ds j to center p of left-side R on CL on previous round, 3ds p 3ds p 5ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turn

Copyright 2006 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved.Pattern originally found at Be-stitched: http://www.be-stitched.com


Ch: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of second chain, 3ds p 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, turn Ch: 5ds p 3ds j to center p of next chain, (3ds p) 3 times, 5ds, turn R: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 5ds p 1ds p 1ds p 5ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 3ds p 3ds j to center p of right-side ring of next CL on previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, turnCL, joining 4th p of first R in CL to last p of previous R, and joining 2nd p of last R in CL to the first p ofthe first ring in this motif, turnCh: 5ds p (3ds p) 2 times, 5dsCut and tie. Repeat until you've completed 10 motifs.

If you like this motif the way it is and would like to stop here, block it, starch and steam.





Clover Flower Edging

I've been tatting for over 20 years and I'm stili learning. In fact, I have a LOT to learn. Recently I taught myself how to make an tatted "onion ring" using Georgia Seitz's excellent instructions (http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2002/onion/onion.html). An onion ring is a series of rings that encircle each other.

1 had originally wanted to do this edging as a series of just onion rings, but once I'd done one in pink, I realized how much it looks like the flowers that grow in the clover here in North America. So I added clover leaf motifs between the flowers.

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread. It is intermediate level (but an experienced beginner could do this) and uses two shuttles. You will need three shuttles if you don't use the shoelace trick.


Ch Chain SL Shoelace trick

p picot j join

OR onion ring

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 202 tatting shuttles

Onion

R: 6ds p 6ds, closeR: 6ds p 6ds j to p of previous R, 6ds p 6ds, closeR: 10ds p 2ds j to first p of previous R, (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds p 10ds, close



http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2002/onion/onion.html

Edging

OR, turnCh: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, SLR: 6ds j to last p of OR, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 6ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 6ds, close, SLCh: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, turnRepeat until the edging is as long as you wish.Cut and tie.

© Copyright 2007 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched. Links to the pattern are appreciated.

Pattern originally published at Be-stitched: http://www.be-stitched.com


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Tatted Collar for an Infant

Recently, someone on the tatting lists online asked where they could find a tatted collar for a little girl.Well, I looked and looked and could only find collars for adults. So I thought I'd put one together. Besides, it will be fun for me to add this to something for my granddaughter.

This pattern is a beginner level pattern and requires only one shuttle. You can make it larger by using a larger thread or adding more motifs for added length. As it is, it will fit a shirt that is 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) from center front to center back.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.

Instructions:

ds double stitch Ch chainR ring p picot

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample on this page was done with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.1 tatting shuttle

Motif row

R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed a total of 5 rings Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds p 3ds j to first p of first R 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, cut and tie.

Make 3 more motifs (for a total of 4), joining each at the center p opposite previous motif.

Row 2 R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn **Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn

j joinlj lock join



R: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** until you have completed a total of 4 rings Ch: 3ds p 3ds j to cp of chain opposite last motif 3ds p 3ds, turn R: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds p 3ds j to first p of first R 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to base of first R (completed last motif)Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to third p of first Ch of last motif 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn***R: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to third p of same Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to third p of same Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turn***Repeat between *** three more times R: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to third p of same Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to third p of same Ch 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch 3ds, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds Cut and tie to base of next R in motif.

Repeat for second collar.




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Tatted dragonfly

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This dragonfly was actually inspired by a quilt. The April photograph on my calendar on my desk is of a gorgeous dragonfly by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott. You can see a small picture of the quilt here: http://www.be-stitchedstore.com/shopexd.asp?id=162&bc=no.

I used the heart-shaped ring for the head because I wanted to shape it somewhat like a real dragonfly's head. If you'd rather do a plain ring, just do the same number of double-stitches and leave the picot off.

If you tatted my bird pattern, this should be familiar to you because of the wings. I did change how the wing on the right half is done, though. After I sent out the bird pattern, I got several suggestions and links to instructions on how to make a drop picot, or inward facing picot. It is a much more elegant way of accomplishing the same thing.

You can find information on drop picots on the following pages, as well as patterns, too.

http://groups.msn.com/TheSocialShuttle/inwardfacingpicots.msnw http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18859.asp

http://www.georgiaseitz.com/2002/hansonbfly.html

This information came from the good ladies at the Here-Be-Tatters Yahoo! Group.


You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttles3 safety pins

Instructions:

dspdp

double stitch picotdrop picot

R ringj joinsl shoelace trick

Ch chain lock join

Bottom left wing




http://groups.msn.com/TheSocialShuttle/inwardfacingpicots.msnw

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18859.asp


Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 15ds lj to center p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of next R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of first R, 3ds, sl

Top left wing

Ch: 3ds p 3ds, slR: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: 3ds j to center p of corresponding chain on previous wing, 3ds turn R: 4ds j to last p of prev R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds j to center p of next chain, 3ds turn R: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 15ds lj to center p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of next R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of first R, 3ds, do notturn

Head

R: 9ds p 4ds j to last p on same R, 9ds, close, do not turn

Top right wing

Ch: 3ds dp (6ds dp) 2 times, 15ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to closest dp, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds p 4ds, close,Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds j to free p on corresponding R on top left wing 4ds, close, sl Ch: 3ds p 3ds, sl

Bottom right wing

Ch: dp 3ds j to center p of corresponding chain on top right 3ds, dp 3ds j to center p of next chain 3ds dp 15ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to closest dp, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds p 4ds, close,Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds j to free p on not turn

Tail

Ch: 6ds, turnR: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: 5ds, turnR: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * three more times until 5 rings are done.Ch: 12ds lj to center p of last R, (5ds lj to center p of next R) 4 times, 6ds

Cut and tie.

turn

corresponding R on bottom left wing 4ds, close, do



Tatted dragonfly


This dragonfly was actually inspired by a quilt. The April photograph on my calendar on my desk is of a gorgeous dragonfly by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott. You can see a small picture of the quilt here: http://www.be-stitchedstore.com/shopexd.asp?id=162&bc=no.

I used the heart-shaped ring for the head because I wanted to shape it somewhat like a real dragonfly's head. If you'd rather do a plain ring, just do the same number of double-stitches and leave the picot off.

If you tatted my bird pattern, this should be familiar to you because of the wings. I did change how the wing on the right half is done, though. After I sent out the bird pattern, I got several suggestions and links to instructions on how to make a drop picot, or inward facing picot. It is a much more elegant way of accomplishing the same thing.

You can find information on drop picots on the following pages, as well as patterns, too.

http://groups.msn.com/TheSocialShuttle/inwardfacingpicots.msnw http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18859.asp


This information came from the good ladies at the Here-Be-Tatters Yahoo! Group.


You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttles3 safety pins

Instructions:

dspdp

double stitch picotdrop picot

R ringj joinsl shoelace trick

Ch chain lock join

Bottom left wing




http://groups.msn.com/TheSocialShuttle/inwardfacingpicots.msnw

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18859.asp


Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 15ds lj to center p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of next R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of first R, 3ds, sl

Top left wing

Ch: 3ds p 3ds, slR: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: 3ds j to center p of corresponding chain on previous wing, 3ds turn R: 4ds j to last p of prev R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds j to center p of next chain, 3ds turn R: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 15ds lj to center p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of next R, 3ds p 3ds, lj to center p of first R, 3ds, do notturn

Head

R: 9ds p 4ds j to last p on same R, 9ds, close, do not turn

Top right wing

Ch: 3ds dp (6ds dp) 2 times, 15ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to closest dp, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds p 4ds, close,Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds j to free p on corresponding R on top left wing 4ds, close, sl Ch: 3ds p 3ds, sl

Bottom right wing

Ch: dp 3ds j to center p of corresponding chain on top right 3ds, dp 3ds j to center p of next chain 3ds dp 15ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to closest dp, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds p 4ds, close,Ch: 6ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to next dp, 4ds j to free p on not turn

Tail

Ch: 6ds, turnR: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: 5ds, turnR: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, close, turn*Repeat between * three more times until 5 rings are done.Ch: 12ds lj to center p of last R, (5ds lj to center p of next R) 4 times, 6ds

Cut and tie.

turn

corresponding R on bottom left wing 4ds, close, do


Fan Stack Bookmark

Row 1

Here's a quick, fun bookmark. This 1 -shuttle pattern is made of as many "fans" as you wish to add. You can make this bookmark as long as you wish, just keep adding fans. Each row represents one fan, and is just five rings long.

I've found that this design is best done in more than one color because the design gets lost if you use only one color.

This bookmark was tatted with size 20 Flora thread.

This is a beginning-level 1 -shuttle pattern.

Instructions:

ds double stitch R ring p picot j join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of two or more colors, size 20 or 30 1 tatting shuttle12"-18" (30-45 cm) of 1/4" (.6 cm) wide ribbon

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close *Leave 1/2" (1.5 cm) of threadR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close* Repeat between * until you have a total of 5 rings.Cut and tie.

Row 2

R: 3ds p 3ds j last p of last R of previous row, 3ds j to the first two 1/2" thread sections, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close.Leave 1/2" (1.5 cm) of threadR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to the last two 1/2" thread sections, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close Leave 1/2" (1.5 cm) of threadR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to first p of first R of previous row, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeLeave 1/2" (1.5 cm) of threadR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, close




Leave 1/2" (1.5 cm) of threadR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, closeCut and tie.

Repeat row 2 until the bookmark is as long as you wish it to be.

To finish, cut a length of 1/4" ribbon twice as long as you'd like it to be. Fold it in half and thread the folded end through the 1/2" thread sections. Pull the ends of the ribbon through the loop and tighten.

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Th is is one o f my firs t a ttem pts at designing. I wanted a bookm ark tha t w ou ld look som eth ing like a m in iature doily, but tha t wou ld go toge ther rather quickly. Th is w as on my orig inal site ta tted in wh ite #40 crochet cotton. Th is m odel is red #30 Cebelia. Cebe lia is a much nicer th read than the crochet cotton. It's m uch sm oother and easier to w o rk with.

The instructions below haven't changed from those on m y orig ina l site excep t tha t I added one m ore ring to each end. It w as too m uch o f a stre tch around the corner w ithou t it.

Instructions:

ds doub le stitch

p picot

lp long picot

Ch Chain

R ound 1

R: (3ds p) 5 tim es 3ds close, tu rn w o rk *Ch: (3ds p) 5 tim es 3ds, tu rn w o rk R : (3ds p) 5 tim es 3ds close (do not jo in to previous ring), tu rn w o rk*R epeat from * to * until you have 9 rings.Ch: (3ds p) 11 tim es 3ds, turn w o rkR : (3ds p) 3 tim es 3ds j to 4th p o f p revious r 3ds p3ds close, tu rn w o rk*Ch: (3ds p) 5 tim es 3ds, tu rn w o rkR : 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p o f r opposite 3ds p 3ds j to 4thp o f next r 3ds p 3ds close, turn w o rk*R epeat from * to * until you have 9 rings on th is side o f bookm ark (total o f 18 rings).Ch: (3ds p) 11 tim es 3dsT ie ends into firs t ring and tie off.

R ound 2

R: 4ds p 4ds j to 2nd p o f a chain on side o f bookm ark from previous round 4ds p 4ds close, turn w o rkCh: 4ds p 4ds, turn w o rk C ontinue th is pattern around the sides o f the bookmark, jo in ing center p of rings to second and fourth p icots of chains. A round the ends o f the bookmark, a ttach rings to p icots num ber 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. Ch around ends should be 5ds p 5ds.T ie ends into firs t ring and tie off.

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Tatted Funky Earrings

I pulled out one of my favorite old tatting books, "Tatting Techniques", by Elgiva Nicholls to get some inspiration for something new and different for my pattern this month. I found it! She had this wonderful chain that curved back and forth with picots at each curve. So pretty! So I thought on it for a while and decided to see what a pair of earrings would look like in metallic with a contrasting color, and with beads.

The result turned out rather funky...so that's the name of these earrings. I think they would be fun to wear for a night on the town. I imagine if these were made in regular threads and contrasting colors, it would be an interesting change of pace for daytime, too.

One warning, though. The pattern calls for using Fray-Check to secure the knots. Please DO NOT use Fray-Check on anything you anticipate lasting more than a few years. İt

will turn brown and is impossible to wash or bleach out. I will use Fray-Check on items like earrings or bookmarks that I'm prone to lose. I figure they'll be long gone before the Fray-Check starts turning brown.

If you don't have Fray-Check available, a drop of glue will work as well. It would be best to put it on using the tip of a toothpick so you don't end up with a big blob of it on your tatting.

This pattern is beginner level and uses two shuttles. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in black and Anchor metallic gold thread.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttlesFour 4mm hematite beadsTwo earring jewelry findings


Instructions:

Wind both shuttles with approximately one yard (1 meter) of to the two shuttles as the gold shuttle and the black shuttle.

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Thread the four beads onto the black thread. Tie the black thread to the jewelry finding and put a dot of Fray-Check on the knot. Let dry then clip off the thread end. Slide the first bead against the knot.

With the black shuttle as the working shuttle, Ch: 3ds p (1ds p) 6 times, 3ds. Graduate the size of the picots with the smallest on the outside and the tallest in the center. Slide down a bead.

With the gold shuttle as the working shuttle and the previous chain facing down, repeat the chain. Slide down a bead.

With the black shuttle as the working shuttle and the previous chain facing down, repeat the chain.

Move down the last bead. Cut the thread, leaving the thread end long enough to allow you to comfortably tie a knot. Tie a knot against the last double-stitch. The bead will hide it quite well. Add a dot of Fray-Check, let it dry, and clip the thread ends.



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Tatted ghostLast weekend my husband and I drove across Wyoming on our way to visit our daughter and her new husband. On the way there, I tatted up this little ghost. That was a challenge! It seemed every time I picked up my shuttle, we hit a section of road that had sunk in places. It was like tatting on a roller coaster!

So in spite of poking myself with the shuttle umpteen times and a little frustration, I did manage to get this done. It would be quick and easy when sitting on a stationary surface. :)

This pattern is beginner to intermediate level (only because of the beads) and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle2 4mm black beads

ds double stitch R ring p picotj join lj lock join bj join with a bead

Instructions:

Head

R: 3ds p 3ds long p (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds p 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous ring, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 6ds p 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous ring, 3ds p 3ds long p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds bj to long p of previous ring, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous ring, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous ring, 3ds p 3ds bj to lp of first ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 12ds, lj to base of first ring, 8ds lj to p on first chain, 4ds, turn

Body (first half)

R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 8ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn*



Repeat between four more times for a total of five rings on the body Ch: 20ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of previous ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next ring along body, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next ring along body, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous ring, 2ds j to center p of next ring along body, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p 3ds, turnR: 3ds j to center p of next ring along body, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds lj to base of next ring on head, 4ds, turn

Body (second half)

R: 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds j to center p of adjacent chain, 3ds, turn R: 4ds p 2ds p 2ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds j to center p of next chain, 3ds, turn *R: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: 4ds j to center p of next chain, 4ds, turn*Repeat between * once more R: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 20ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of previous ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn**Ch: 8ds turnR: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, 3ds j to center p of next adjacent ring, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** down the rest of the body

Finish the head

Ch: 4ds, lj to center p of next chain on head, 8ds lj to base of next ring on head ***Ch: 15ds lj to base of next ring on head***Repeat between *** around. Cut and tie.

This final chain is not necessary, but I think it finishes the design better. You can leave it off if you'd like.

Unwind about 24 inches (60 cm) of thread from the shuttle. Thread through the first ring on the body after the 20ds chain. Use this tail of thread as the ball thread. 15ds, making sure the first ds is snug against the base of the ring. Cut and tie to corresponding ring on the other side of the body.




Tatted Beaded OrnamentI love the classic tatting pattern called hens and chicks and used it as the starting row on this ornament. It's fast, pretty, and easy, and has a slight enough curve to it that it fits around a ball beautifully.

I was most pleased with how well it sits on the ball. In fact, I didn't even attach it to it. It sits on top of the ball very smoothly, so now I can change the tatting to a different-colored ball if I wish. Plus, if this ball breaks, I can still use the tatting.

I have decided to designate this as an intermediate pattern only because of the beading. All the beads are threaded onto the shuttle thread, and it makes the last row awkward. Plus, the join between beads can be a bit challenging. Other than that, it's an easy design using only one shuttle and only rings.

Choose any color scheme you want. Keep the colors all in the same family as I did here, or mix and match.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. It is intermediate level (only because of the beads) and uses one shuttle.

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample on this page was done with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in Christmas green.1 tatting shuttleAbout 650 size 11 seed beads 10-15 drop beads 1 3-inch (8 cm) glass ornament

ds double stitch

p picot

Ch Chain

R ring

j Join



Round 1 (Hens and chicks)

R: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) thread R: 4ds p (2ds p) 8 times, 4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) thread*R: 4ds j to last p of previous R on same side, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) threadR: 4ds j to last p of previous large R, (4ds p) 2 times,4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) threadR: 4ds j to last p of previous R on same side, (4ds p)2 times, 4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) threadR: 4ds j to last p of previous R on same side, (2ds p)8 times, 4ds, close, turn Leave 1/4" (.5 cm) thread*Repeat between * until the tatting fits around the top half of the ball. Join to the first rings of this round at the appropriate picots, and making sure the pattern comes out even. Depending on how tightly you tat, you could have a different number of pattern repeats than I did. I ended up with 13 large rings.

Cut and tie.

Round 2

Determine the number of beads you need to use for this round by multiplying 16 times the number of large rings in the previous row (208 for 13 large rings). Thread the beads onto the shuttle thread, adding extra just to be sure. (I will be adding tips for simplifying tatting with beads on the shuttle thread to the site in the near future.)

R: 4ds p 4ds j to center p of any large R on previous round, 4ds p 4ds, close *Bring 16 beads up against the ringR: Start close to the last bead, but not tight against it. 4ds p 4ds j to center p of next large R on previous round, 4ds p 4ds, close*Repeat between * around.Bring the last 16 beads up against the last ring, cut the thread, and tie to the base of the first ring in the round.

Round 3

Repeat round 2 except join to the thread between the 8th and 9th beads on each chain around.

Round 4

For each set of beads on the previous round, add 7 seeds beads, 1 drop bead, and 7 more seed beads to the shuttle thread. I added one extra set just for my peace of mind.

Repeat round 3, moving the appropriate number of beads each time.



Clover Drop Heart

I was thinking about the tatting patterns I've done in the past, and realized that most everything was based on tatting in a circle or an oval. So I thought I'd try my hand at designing something different--at least different for me. So I sat down and doodled a while until I came up with a design for a heart that I liked. Funny thing is, the resulting heart ended up being nothing like my doodle.

At any rate, I hope you enjoy the design for May 2005--a heart-shaped design using clover leafs.

This is a beginner-level 2-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains. It was tatted using Flora size 20 thread.



ds double stitch

Ch chain

p picot

İp long picot

bj beaded join

lj lock join

R ring

j join

You will need:

Flora thread in your choice of color, size 20 2 tatting shuttles

R: (3ds p) 13 times, 3ds, close, turn (this R will be referred to as the big R in this pattern)Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 12th p of the big R, 2ds p 2ds p 2ds, close R: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 3rd p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turn R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds j to 9th p of the big R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds p 3ds,closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds p, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, DO n Ot turn Do the following clover with the second shuttle.R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds p, close, DO NOT turnCh: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turn R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds j to 5th p of the big R, (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds p 3ds,closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds p, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 9 times, 2ds, turnR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 3rd p of last R, 3ds p 3ds, closeR: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of previous R, (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 6th p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of previous R, 2ds p 2ds j to 2nd p of the big R, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Cut off and tie to base of big R.


Heather Tatted Edging

To add a bead, make the picot which will receive the join slightly longer than the diameter of the bead.When you're ready to join, pull the picot through the bead with a small crochet hook and complete the joinas usual.




Ch Chain

Make clover leaf by:R: 8ds lp 4ds sp 4ds closeR: 4ds j to previous small picot (3ds p) 3 times 3 ds sp 4ds close R: 4ds j 4ds lp 8ds close, turn work Ch: 6ds (p 3ds) 4 times p 6ds, turn work

Continue making clover leaves and chains, inserting a small bead at each long picot.








Tatted hedgehog


1 must have been looking at Cute Overload (cuteoverload.com) when I thought of making a tatted hedgehog. I've never had a hedgehog, and never even held one, but they really are cute!

He was quick to stitch once he was designed, and fun, too! I made the picots along his back extra-long and after I clipped them I gave him a bit of a haircut to make them even.

This pattern is beginner to intermediate level (only because of the beads) and uses two shuttles. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.2 tatting shuttles2 4mm black beads

ds double stitch j join

Instructions:

R ring p picotlj lock join blj Lock join with a bead

String one bead onto your working thread. This will be his nose.R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: 10ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until there are a total of five rings completed.Ch: 4ds long p (this picot will have a bead on it), 3ds p 3ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R,3ds p 3ds, close Change shuttlesCh: 4ds lj to previous p, 5ds slide the bead for the nose into place,5ds blj to previous long p, 5ds lj to base of next ring **Ch: (1ds long p) 12 times, 1ds, lj to base of next R**Repeat between ** until you've made a total of four of these chains Cut and tieSnip open all the picots on the last four chains, then trim them to an even length



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Tatted hoop earringsA few weeks ago, my friend handed me these hoop earrings and challenged me to put som ething tatted in them . I thought it would be an easy design to put together, but I was fooled! It was a little more of a challenge than I anticipated because I needed to get the tatting just the right size to fit in the space. It took a couple of tries, but I did it.

This design is easy to tat and fast. This is a great idea fo r a Christm as, Hanukkah or o ther holiday gift! You can dress it up by using variegated threads or adding beads, too.

This pattern is beginner level and uses one shuttle.

Instructions:


p picot j join

lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sam ple was done w ith size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.1 tatting shuttle1 pair of 1.25” (3mm) hoop earrings

Be sure to make the long picots (lp) in this pattern long enough that they can be threaded over the earring.

R 1: (2ds p) 7 tim es, 2ds, close Leave thread the length of the picots in the previous R R2: (2ds p) 3 tim es, 2ds lp, (2ds p) 3 tim es, 3ds, close Leave 1/16 (1 mm) thread, lj to next p on R1, leave 1/16 inch thread *R: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 2 tim es, 2ds lp (2ds p) 3 tim es, 2ds, close Leave 1/16 (1 mm) thread, lj to next p on R1, leave 1/16 inch thread*Repeat until all p on R1 have been joined.R: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds lp (2ds p) 2 tim es, j to first p of R2, 2ds close Cut and tie to base of R1.

Thread onto one of the earrings through the long picots. Repeat fo r second earring.

© Copyright 2007 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may ta t th is design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your com pleted tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.





Tatted horse shoeSince I just spent half of August touring the American West, I decided to do a pattern appropriate to the West. So I made a horse shoe. Horse shoes are often hung on walls and above doors as a token of good luck. Tradition says to make sure you hang it with the ends pointing up so the luck doesn't run out!

This pattern is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white..

Instructions:

ds double stitch

You will need:

R ring p picot j join lock join


Instructions:

R: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, close, turn *Ch: 9ds, turnR: 2ds p 2ds j to 6th p of last R, (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn* Repeat 13 more times for a total of 14 chains. Do not turn after last R. R: 2ds j to last p of prev R, (2ds p) 6 times, 2ds, close Cut and tie.





Tatted Ice Cream Cone

It's been a hot summer in Colorado. Earlier this month, I was hot and was trying to talk myself out of cooling down with some ice cream. Then it hit me--why not tat an ice cream cone instead? So I did, and saved myself a bunch of calories in the process!

This is an intermediate-level 2-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains. It was tatted using Flora size 20 thread.

ds double stitch

Ch chain

p picot

lp long picot

R ring

j joinbj beaded join

lj lock join

You will need:

Flora thread in your choice of color for the cone, size 20 Flora thread in white for the ice cream, size 20 10 2-3mm tiger eye beads 2 tatting shuttlesSewing needle and matching thread

Cone

Round 1Use thread in your choice of colorR: 8ds p 6ds p 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p (3ds p) 8 times, 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p 6ds p 8ds, close, turnCh: 10ds lj to p on last RCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to 3rd p of large RCh: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to center p of large R, do not turnAt this point, either do the shoelace trick or change to the second shuttle.



R: 3ds j to last p of previous Ch (3ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close, do not turn At this point, either do the shoelace trick or change to the second shuttle.Ch: 3ds j to last p of previous R (3ds p) twice, 3ds lj to 7th p of large R Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds lj to center p of next R Ch: 10ds, cut and tie to base of clover leaf.

Round 2Tie thread to first available p at the top of the cone Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, skip next p lj to next p Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to center p of next ch on previous round 4ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 8ds j to 3rd p of R on previous round 8ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 6ds p 6ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds p 1ds, do not turnR: 2ds j to last p of previous Ch 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds p 2ds, close, do not turnCh: 1ds j to last p of previous R 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 6ds j to center p of corresponding R 6 ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 8ds j to 5th p of R on previous round 8ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to center p of next ch on previous round 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to 1 st p on next Ch on previous round Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, lj to last p on same Ch on previous round Cut and tie

Ice cream

Round 1Use white threadThread 2 beads onto shuttle threadR: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds lp (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds lp 2ds p 2ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat previous R J to bottom of prevous R *Slide down one beadR: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds bj to lp of previous R (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds lp 2ds p 2ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat previous R J to bottom of previous R*Repeat between * one more time

Round 2Ch: 9ds bj to lp of previous R, 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, skip one p and lj to next pCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 3ds, lj to first p after bj on next R of previous roundCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 5 times, 3ds, skip 3 p, j to next p (should be last p before bj on same R)Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 3ds, skip 3 p after bj, j in next p Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, bj to next available lp Ch: 3ds, bj to next available lpCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 3ds, lj to center p of R on previous roundCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 8 times, 3ds, lj to center p of next R on previous roundCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 8 times, 3ds, lj to center p of next R on previous roundCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 7 times, 3ds, bj to next available lp Ch: 3ds

Cut and tie next to first bj on this round. Steam in shape and sew using needle and thread to the cone.


Tatted SnowflakeI love looking at photographs of snowflakes, and once in a while when the snow here is the right kind, I love to see them on my gloves and sleeves. They are absolutely fascinating to me.

I had another bout of designer's block, so I thought I'd just surf online and see what I could find in the way of snowflake photographs. I found this really great snowflake site, Snowcrystals.com, and I found my inspiration for another design!

Besides, with all this snow we're having in Colorado (about 35 inches in the last month!),I thought it appropriate to do a snowflake.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. It is beginner level and uses one shuttle, two if you prefer not to use the shoelace trick.

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30 1 tatting shuttle

ds double stitch R ring Ch chain SL shoelace trickp picot lj long picot j join

Instructions:

Round 1

R: (4ds p) 7 times, 4ds, close, turn *Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) 6 times, 4ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until 6 large rings are completed.Ch: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R in round, 4ds, close, turn Ch:4ds p 4ds Cut and tie.



Round 2

R: 5ds p 3ds j to 5th p of any large R in previous round, 3ds p 5ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn **Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, Sl R: 5ds p 1ds lp 1ds p 5ds, close, SL Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turn**R: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, SL R: 5ds p (1ds lp) 3 times, 1ds p 5ds, close, SL Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 5ds j to las tp of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Repeat between ** onceR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to 3rd p of large R of previous round, 3ds p 5ds, close, SL ***Ch: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, SLR: 5ds p 3ds j to 5th p of next large R in previous round, 3ds p 5ds, close, turn Ch: 2ds p 2ds j to 4th p of corresponding Ch on previous motif, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turn R: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn **Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, SL R: 5ds p 1ds lp 1ds p 5ds, close, SLCh: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turn**R: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, SL R: 5ds p (1ds lp) 3 times, 1ds p 5ds, close, SLCh: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turn R: 5ds j to las tp of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Repeat between ** once R: 5ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn R: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to 3rd p of large R of previous round, 3ds p 5ds, close, SL Ch: (2ds p) 2 times, 2ds, SL***Repeat between *** around, joining chains at first and last motifs the same as on the other motifs. Cut and tie.





Pretty Tatted KittyI made this fun little kitty as a Christmas ornament for a

friend. She has two cats that she seems to really enjoy, and I thought she'd like one for her tree, too.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. Completed size is about 1.5 inches tall.

This is a beginner-level 1 -shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains.

ds

Ch

plp

double stitch

chain

picot

long picot

R ring

j joinbj beaded join

lj lock join

You will need:


Body

R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, close, turn.*Ch: (2ds p) 7 times 2ds turn.R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R (3ds p) 3 times 3ds, close, turn.*Repeat between * until you have four rings completed.Ch: (2ds p) 7 times 2ds turn.R: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R 3ds j to center p of first R (3ds p) 2 times 3ds, close, do not turn.Ch: (2ds p) 10 times 2ds. Cut and tie.

Head

Start your first R about 4-5" from the end of the thread and do not hide the thread end.R: 3ds j to 2nd to last p on 2nd Ch. Be sure the cat's tail is facing down when you make the join. (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, close, do not turn.R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times 2ds lp 2ds p 2ds lp (2ds p) 3 times 3ds, close, do not turn. R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (2ds p) 2 times j to 2nd p on next Ch on body, 2ds p 3ds close.



Cut and tie. Leave thread ends. Cut another 8-10" length of thread. String it through the two bottom R of the head and tie on same side as ending knot. Trim threads to 1" long.






Tatted layered clover edging

I think I'm in a rut. I love clover leafs! I don't think I've designed a single edging that doesn't have one.

I have never gone around a clover leaf in the same manner as making a rose before, and it just sounded fun. I really like how it turned out!

This pattern is beginner to intermediate level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

Instructions:


You will need:


A few notes about this pattern before you begin:

You will notice that the pattern says 2ds for the beginning stitches of the chain immediately after you have finished with the clover. That isn't a typo. I tried it with 3ds to match the corresponding chain, but it pulled. If it works better for you to use 3ds, by all means do it. I just found it laid flatter with 2ds.

At the end of the first chain that goes around the top of the clover leaf, turn the work, but keep the clover leaf facing downward. This puts you in position to work around it again. You will do the same turn at the end of this chain, too.



At the end of the first chain that goes around the top of the clover, and after turning the work, the two threads are twisted around each other a little instead of being in the best position to continue stitching. I just ignored that and went on with my tatting. If that bothers you, you can use two shuttles for this pattern and just swap shuttles at this point. It's entirely up to you.

Large R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, close, turn Lower Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn

* Layered clover leaf:

R: 9ds p 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 6ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 9ds, close, turn Ch: 11 ds lj to previous join, 8ds lj to next join,11 ds lj to base of clover leaf, turn keeping clover facing down.Ch: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of Large R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds lj in same space as lj in previous Ch, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds lj in next space as lj in previous Ch, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, lj to base of clover, turn keeping clover facing down.

Lower Ch: 2ds j to last p of previous Lower Ch, 6ds p 6ds, turnLarge R: 3ds p 3ds j to third picot in last Ch of clover, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turnLower Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turn *

Repeat between * until the edging is the length you wish it to be. Cut and tie.






Tatted loopy earringsI love earrings, and I love clover leafs. I was in the mood for earrings this month, so here's a super-simple one! The hardest part of these earrings was tying the beaded loops in place.

This pattern is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in lavendar, color 210.

Instructions:

ds double stitch R ring p picot j join

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttle2 fish-hook jewelry findings 180 #11 seed beads

Leave about 12 inches (36 cm) of thread hanging when you stitch the first ring. You will need this thread for the beaded loops.

My instructions say to join to the jewelry finding. I believe that the earrings will hang better if you use a jump ring between the tatting and the finding, though.If you choose to use a jump ring, substitute a regular picot for the join to thefinding then connect with a jump ring.

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to jewelry finding, (3ds p) 3times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close

Cut the thread, leaving about 12 inches. Tie the two ends in a knot against the base of the rings. Thread 30 beadson each thread, tie at the base of the rings. Thread 30 beads on one of the threads and tie again.

Since I have a propensity for losing earrings, I don't anticipate having these for years and years. So I cheat and put a drop of Fray-Check on the knots and clip the thread right up against the knot once it's dry. If you prefer not to do that, thread the threads through a bunch of the beads then trim.

Make two!

© Copyright 2008 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on theinternet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post yourcompleted tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched .



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Tatted magnolia bloomI spent my teenage years in Virginia. Our home had a beautiful magnolia tree in a corner, and I just absolutely loved when it bloomed. It was covered with 8-inch (20 cm) white flowers and smelled just wonderful. Magnificent! Unfortunately, magnolias don't grow here in Colorado, and I miss them terribly sometimes. Magnolias and lightning bugs.

This Christmas my youngest son gave me a wooden frame he built in his shop class at school. It's very simple, but nice. The only problem is that the opening is a non-standard size, so a photograph isn't going to work. So I figured it's a perfect opportunity to tat something worth framing. I had initially thought I'd do a rose with a butterfly, but then I remembered the magnolias. I have never seen

a tatted magnolia, so I thought that would be a good exercise for me to design, and perfect for the frame.

I found this really great photograph on Wikipedia as a guide. Isn't it gorgeous?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia

I am really pleased with how this pattern turned out. Even though there are no fancy techniques, just ringsand chains, I will still say this is an intermediate pattern. The challenge in putting this together was the 3-dimensional shape of it and the fact that making the joins to connect the petals to the base were kind of tricky.

If you consider yourself an adventurous beginner, go for it!

It helped a lot to have a small crochet hook with me to make the joins. It was difficult at times to pull the thread through the picots using the pick on my shuttle.

This pattern is intermediate level and uses one shuttle.

Instructions:




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia

You will need:

Variegated pink thread and white thread, size 20.1 tatting shuttle

Use pink thread for the flower base and center, and use white thread for the petals.

Flower base

Leave a tail for tying a knot later.R: 3ds p (2ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close (You will have 4 picots on this ring and this ring only. This is not a typo!)*Start next R 1/8" (2 mm) away from prev RR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close*Repeat between * until you have completed 4 rings.Start next R 1/8" (2 mm) away from prev RR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds j to first p of first R, 3ds, close Tie to tail but do not cut.

Flower center

Continuing with pink threadStart next R 1/8" (2 mm) away from knot you just tiedR: 3ds p 11 ds p 3ds close*Start next R 1/8" (2 mm) away from prev RR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 11 ds p 3ds, close*Repeat for a total of 7 rings*Start next R 1/8" (2 mm) away from prev RR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 8ds p 3ds, close*Repeat for a total of 6 ringsCut thread long enough to easily tie a knot with.

Thread this tail through all the spaces between rings, starting at the last space made. Thread the tail through the space between rings on the base opposite the knot tied there. Arrange the flower center rings in circles over the base then gently pull the tail. This will make them bunch up nicely. Tie the tails in a snug knot, making sure the base stays reasonably flat. Hide the thread ends.

Petals

Make a clover leaf as follows R: 6ds p 3ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 9ds p 9ds p 3ds, close R: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds p 6ds, close, turnCh: 4ds j to center p of any R on flower base, 4ds lj to center p of first R of petal, 11 ds lj to center p of next R in petal, 3ds lj to same p again, 11 ds lj to center p of last R in petal, 4ds j to 4th p of R on flower base, 4ds, lj to base of clover leaf, 6ds, turn

**Repeat the clover leaf from previous petal, turnCh: 4ds skip one p on flower base and j to the next one, 4ds lj tocenter p of first R of petal, 11 ds lj to center p of next R in petal, 3dslj to same p again, 11 ds lj to center p of last R in petal, 4ds j to pyou skipped on the flower base, 4ds, lj to base of clover leaf, 6ds,turn**

Repeat between ** around. You should have 7 petals. Cut thread and tie to base of first clover leaf, lapping the last part of the chain over the front of the petal.





Mom’s Pink Doily

This doily was a gift for my mother, and my first attempt at designing a doily. I entered it in the local county fair in 1997 and won the Champion ribbon! I was a nervous wreck during the judging, but the reward was definitely worth it.

I used DMC perle cotton, size 12, color 224--a very pretty dusty rose. It's about 9 inches in diameter.




Ch Chain



Round 1R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds close, turn work*Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds p 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * for a total of 7 R Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn work Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times p 3ds Tie off

Round 2R: 4ds p (3ds p) 4 times 4ds, close, turn work *Ch: 4ds p (3ds p) 4 times 4ds, turn work Clover leaf:R: 8ds j to last p of first R 4ds sp 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to sp of previous R 3ds p 3ds j to center p on Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds sp 4ds, close R: 4ds j to sp of previous R 4ds p 8ds, close, turn work Ch: 4ds p (3ds p) 4 times 4ds, turn workR: 4ds j to last p of previous R (3ds p) 4 times 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * for a total of 8 R (not including clover leaves)Ch: 4ds p (3ds p) 4 times 4ds, turn work R: 8ds j to last p of first R 4ds sp 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to sp of previous R 3ds p 3ds j to center p on Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds sp 4ds, close R: 4ds j to sp of previous R 4ds j to first p of first R 8ds, close, turn work Ch: 4ds p (3ds p) 4 times 4ds Tie off

Round 3R: 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p on Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4" space, 5ds p (2ds p) 8 times 5ds, close, turn work*R: leave 1/4" space, 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p on Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4" space, 5ds j to last p of 2nd R 5ds p 5ds p 5ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4" space, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p on next Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4" space, 5ds j to last p of 4th R (2ds p) 8 times 5ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * 14 more timesR: leave 1/4" space, 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p on Ch of previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn workR: leave 1/4" space, 5ds j to last p of 2nd R 5ds p 5ds j to first p of second R in round 5ds, close, turnwork Tie off

Round 4 Medallion:R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds close, turn work*Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds p 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * for a total of 5 R Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn workCh: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of large R on previous row 2ds p 2ds p 3dsTie off+R: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds close, turn work*Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds p 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * for a total of 4 R Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn work

Ch: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of next large R on previous row 2ds p 2ds p 3ds, turn work R: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn work Ch: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of fourth Ch of previous medallion 2ds p 2ds p 3ds Tie off+Repeat from + to + for a total of 16 medallionsR: (4ds p) 3 times 4ds close, turn work*Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds p 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * for a total of 4 RCh: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of first Ch of first medallion 2ds p 2ds p 3ds, turn work R: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds p 4ds, close, turn workCh: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of next large R on previous row 2ds p 2ds p 3ds, turn work R: 4ds j to 3rd p of previous R 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R 4ds, close, turn work Ch: 3ds p 2ds p 2ds j to center p of fourth Ch of previous medallion 2ds p 2ds p 3ds Tie off

Round 5R: 4ds lp 4ds j to 2nd p of 2nd free Ch on a medallion on previous round 4ds lp 4ds, close, turn work*Ch: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to last lp of previous R 4ds j to 4th p of same Ch on previous round 4ds lp 4ds, close, turn workCh: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, turn work Clover leaf:R: 8ds j to last lp of previous R 4ds sp 4ds, closeR: 4ds j to sp of previous R 3ds j to 2nd p of 3rd free Ch on previous round 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p on 1 st free Ch of next medallion of previous round 3ds sp 4ds, close R: 4ds j to sp of previous R 4ds lp 8ds, close, turn work Ch: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, turn workR: 4ds j to last lp of previous R 4ds j to 2nd p of 2nd free Ch of current medallion of previous round 4ds lp 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * around doily Tie off

Round 6*R: 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of Ch on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4", 4ds p 4ds sp 4ds p 4ds, close, turn workR: leave 1/4", 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of Ch on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4", 4ds j to sp of adjoining R (2ds p) 7 times 2ds sp 4ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4", 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of next Ch on previous round 3ds p 3ds, close, turn work R: leave 1/4", 4ds p 4ds j to sp of adjoining R 4ds p 4ds, close, turn work*Repeat from * to * around doily Tie off





Tatted Necklace and Earrings

Tatting with black is a fun challenge for me. I love the elegant look, especially when I use very few picots. Here is a necklace and earring set using black DMC Cebelia and seed beads. I hope you enjoy it!

The shoelace trick is a crucial part of this pattern. To do the shoelace trick, cross the shuttle and working thread to make a loop. Put the shuttle through the loop, then pull tight. This is the same thing that we do as a first step when we tie our shoes, and it's one of my favorites tricks. Many 2-shuttle patterns can be changed to 1 -shuttle patterns simply by doing the shoelace trick instead of switching shuttles.

This is an intermediate-level 1 -shuttle pattern. It was tatted using DMC Cebelia size 30 black thread.

ds double stitch R ring Ch chain

j join p picot bj beaded join

lp long picot lj lock join sl shoelace trick



You will need:

DMC Cebelia black thread, size 30 Gold and red seed beads, size 11 1 tatting shuttle1 10mm lobster clasp2 6mm jump rings 2 earring findings Needlenose pliers

Necklace(makes a 16" necklace)

Small rosetteR: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: 3ds lj to next p on R with gold bead (4ds p 4ds lj to next p on R with gold bead) 4 times, 3ds j to base of RCh: 10ds p 2ds, turn

Large rosetteR: 6ds p (3ds p) 4 times 6ds, close, slCh: 8ds j to last p on small rosette 4ds, lj to next p on R using three beads, (4ds p 4ds, lj to next p on Rusing three beads) 4 times, 4ds p 8ds, j to base of R, sl Ch: 2ds j to p on Ch between rosettes 10ds, turn R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, slCh: 3ds lj to next p on R with gold bead (4ds p 4ds lj to next p on R with gold bead) 4 times, 3ds tie tobase of R

Necklace "Chain"*R: 12ds p 12ds, close, turnCh: 14ds lj with gold bead to p on R, turn*Repeat between * for a total of 17 R R: 12ds p 12ds, close, turnCh: 7ds j to first p of chain on small rosette 7ds lj with gold bead to p on R, turnR: 12ds p 12ds, close, turnCh: 14ds lj with gold bead to p on R, turnR: 12ds p 12ds, close, turnCh: 7ds j to first p of chain on the second small rosette 7ds lj with gold bead to p on R, turn*R: 12ds p 12ds, close, turnCh: 14ds lj with gold bead to p on R, turn*Repeat between * for a total of 17 R Cut and tie

Normally, I don't advocate using Fray Check on your tatting because it turns brown over time. However, on a piece like this that I don't anticipate lasting forever, I'll use it. Put Fray Check on the final ties and when dry clip close to the knot.

Using the needlenose pliers, add a jump ring to one end of the tatted chain. Use a jump ring to connect the lobster clip and the other end of the tatted chain.

Earrings

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turnCh: 3ds lj to next p on R with gold bead (4ds p 4ds lj to next p on R with gold bead) 4 times, 3dsCut and tie to base of R

Finish by attaching to an earring finding using the needlenose pliers.




O c to b e r - J a c k O ’ L a n te rn sCarving pumpkins in October was one o f our favorite family traditions when my children were small. The kids would draw their designs, then w e’d vote on which to use. This bookmark with three Jack O ’ Lantern faces is a fun reminder o f those times.

PumpkinThread: Flora size 20 #231 Burnt Orange Dark

Round 1

R: (4ds p) 3 times,4ds, close, turn *Ch: 4ds p 4ds turn R: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) twice,4ds, close, turn*Repeat between * twice more for a total of 4 rings Ch: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds lj to cp of last R Ch: 4ds p 4ds lj to cp of next R Repeat last Ch to end Ch: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds Cut and tie.

Round 2

R: 3ds p 3ds j to 1st p on one of the end Chs of prev rnd, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: 4ds p 4ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) twice, 3ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch of prev rnd, 5ds p 5ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turnR: 5ds p 5ds j to last p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch of prev rnd, (5ds p) twice, 5ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turnR: 5ds j to 4th p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch on prev rnd, 5ds p 5ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) twice, 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to closes p on next Ch of prev rnd, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: 5ds p 5ds lj to cp of same Ch of prev rnd, 5ds p 5ds, turn R: 4ds p 4ds j to final p of same Ch of prev rnd, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) twice, 3ds, turnR: 5ds j to last p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch on prev rnd, 5ds p 5ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turnR: 5ds p 5ds j to last p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch on prev rnd, (5ds p) twice, 5ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 3ds, turn

R: 5ds j to 4th p of prev R, 5ds j to cp of next Ch of prev rnd, 5ds p 5ds, close, turnCh: 3ds p (2ds p) twice, 3ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) twice, 4ds, close, turnCh: 4ds p 4ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds j to closes p of next Ch on prev rnd, 3ds p 3ds, close Cut and tie.

Stem

Unwrap about 18” of thread from your shuttle.R: 3ds j to last p of last R on prev rnd, 3ds, j to cp of Ch on first rnd, 3ds, j to 1st p of 1st R on prev rnd, 3ds, close, turn Ch: 10dsPush stitches snug so the stem curls. Cut and tie.

Each pumpkin is the same. Join each pumpkin at the picots indicated in the visual pattern below.

Pumpkin faces

To join the thread to the starting picot without tying a knot when stitching a chain:

Lay the thread over the top of the tatting, then in the space next to the starting picot, run it to the back. Bring it back up through the picot, then tie it to your shuttle. Stitch your first double-stitch right up against the picot, and continue the chain from there.

Left eye:R: 3ds j (1ds p) 3 times, 1ds j (1ds p) twice, 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Right eye:R: 3ds p 1ds p 1ds j (1ds p) 3 times, 1ds j 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Mouth:R: 6ds j 14ds j 14ds j 10ds j 4ds, close, cut and tie.

Optional:Instead of joining as you stitch the eyes and mouth, tat each piece separately then glue or sew to the bookmark. The eye is R: 3ds p (1ds p) 6 times, 3ds, close. The mouth is R: 48ds, close.

Eye:Start each eye at the *. Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, cut and tie.

Mouth:Start at the *. Ch: 13ds lj to base of R, 8ds lj 13ds, cut and tie.

Optional:Instead of joining as you stitch the eyes and mouth, tat each piece separately then glue or sew to the bookmark. The eye is Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close. The mouth is Ch: 34ds.

Left eye:R: 3ds j 4ds j 5ds, close, cut and tie.

Right eye:R: 5ds j 4ds, j 3ds, close, cut and tie.

Eyebrows:Start each eyebrow at the *. Ch: 14ds, cut and tie.

Mouth:Start at the *. Ch: 10ds p 3ds lj to base of R, 8ds lj 10ds p 3ds, cut and tie.

Optional:Instead of joining as you stitch the eyes, eyebrows, and mouth, tat each piece separately then glue or sew to the bookmark. The eye is R: 12ds, close. The eyebrow is Ch: 14ds. The mouth is Ch: 10ds p 14ds p 10ds.


Rose Heartİt has been a long time since I've done a heart pattern, and what better month than February?

This little heart pattern is done in just one round--there is no cutting and tying until you're done! When done with size 20 thread, it's about 2 inches (5 cm) across, and makes a really nice pin to wear. You could even hang a little crystal from the bottom of the rose to hang in the open spot below it.

Let me pass on what I learned about making the rose. I tell you to leave about 1/8" (3 mm) between the center ring and the first chain in this pattern. It's awkward, but pays dividends later. When I tatted the sample on this page, I didn't leave that space. You can see the problem it created at the top of the rose. One side of it appears smashed in. Leaving the open space before the chain should prevent this.

I have written the instructions for using two shuttles to accommodate the Josephine knot. İt can be done with one shuttle and the shoelace

trick, but I find that the tatting twists a bit when using the Josephine knot with the shoelace trick.

This pattern was tatted with size 20 Flora thread in Christmas red. It is beginner level and uses two shuttles, one if you use the shoelace trick.


p picot j join

lj lock join JK Josephine knot

Ch chain

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 20 2 tatting shuttles



Rose

R: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, close, turn Ch: leave 1/8" (3 mm) of thread between the ring and this chain, 6ds, lj to next p on R. At each join, tat the first ds a little loosely to allow room for the lj on subsequent rows of the rose.Repeat Ch around with the last lj at the base of the first ChCh: 8ds, lj to space between chains of previous row, repeat aroundCh: 10ds, lj to space between chains of previous row, repeat aroundCh: (2ds p) 5 times 2ds, lj to space between chains of previous row, repeat around Do not cut threads

Heart

Ch: 4ds p (2ds p) 4 times, 2ds, turn R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turn R: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to last p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to center p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to last p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to center p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, do not turn With second shuttle JK 15, do not turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to last p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to center p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to last p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to first p of next Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to center p of same Ch on rose, 3ds p 3ds close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 4ds Cut and tie.


Rose Star

This is the medallion that I will be putting in the center of my Hoffman Challenge quilt this year. My quilt is based on the number 5, so 5 and multiples of it are big in this medallion as well. The roses have five petals, and five outer roses are attached to the inner rose.

This pattern is something an experienced beginner can tackle, but for some reason, it just didn't want to come together for me. The roses in the center worked together great, but I think I went through an entire shuttle full of thread before I finally got the outer layer right.

If you're a beginner, please don't let that stop you from making this design! It really was simple, I just had a few off days. Some days are just like that. In my case, it was a week!

In spite of my frustrations in tatting it, I'm very happy with this design. I hope you enjoy it.

This pattern is beginner to intermediate level and uses one shuttle. I used some old size 60 from my stash, but this will tat up nicely in any size thread.

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size 1 tatting shuttle A tiny crochet hook

ds double stitch p picot lj lock join Sl shoelace trick

Instructions:

Rose

R: (5ds p) 4 times, 5ds, close, turnStart the following chain a little smaller distance from the ring than the height of one of your picots. This space becomes your fifth "picot" on the center ring. Ch: 10ds, lj in next picot Repeat aroundCh: 12ds, lj in lock join on previous set of chains. Use the crochet hook to pull the thread through to make the join.Repeat aroundCh: 2ds p (1ds p) 10 times, 2ds, lj in lock join on previous set of chainsRepeat around. Cut and tie.

Make five more roses, joining the center p of one of the last chains to the center picot of one of the chains on the first rose. When done, you will have one rose in the middle with a rose attached at each "petal" by the center picots of each.

In order to make it easier for me to explain where to start the next round, the chain joined to the center rose will be chain 1 , with chain 2 being the next chain clock-wise and numbering around the rose.

Final round

R: 5ds p 5ds j to 7th p of chain 2 on any outer rose, 5ds p 5ds j to 4th p of chain 5 on the next outer rose, 5ds p 5ds,close, turnCh: 25ds p 3ds, SLR: 3ds j to previous p, 7ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 8ds p 2ds, close.R: 2ds j to last p of previous ring, 10ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 10ds p 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of previous ring, 8ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 7ds p 3ds, close, SLCh: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, 25ds, turn*R: 5ds p 5ds j to 7th p of chain 2 on the same rose, 5ds p 5ds j to 4th p of chain 5 on the next outer rose, 5ds p 5ds,close, turnCh: 25ds p 3ds, SLR: 3ds j to previous p, 7ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 8ds p 2ds, close.R: 2ds j to last p of previous ring, 10ds p (1ds p) 4 times, 10ds p 2ds, closeR: 2ds j to last p of previous ring, 8ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 7ds p 3ds, close, SLCh: 3ds j to last p of previous ring, 25ds, turn*Repeat between * around.Cut and tie.





Little Sisters Tatted Edging

This isn't a quick edging, but it was fun to tat! The design doesn't really come together until you've done both rows because the medallion of the first row isn't complete until the second row is done.

Because of this, you should probably tat a sample of three like what is done here so you can measure the distance between motifs. This way you will know how many repeats to make to match the length of where you use it.

As I worked on this and wondered what to call it, I set it down and asked my husband what his thoughts were. He thought it looked like a trio, and it was then I saw the little girls in it. How fun!

This is actually a forerunner of the edging I think I may do for a christening dress someday. Just one of the many big projects in my head that I may or may not ever get to. I plan on having a very wide edging along the bottom, and this will probably be part of it. Some projects take a long, long time to get clear in my head before I'll start on them.

This pattern is beginner level and uses two shuttles. It uses the shoelace trick (SL) and the continuously wound method (CWT).

To tat with two shuttles, tat with a second shuttle in the place of the ball. When the pattern says to change shuttles, use the "ring" shuttle for chains, and the "chain" shuttle for rings. (Clear as mud?)



ds double stitchCh chainp picot

R ring

j joinlj lock join

CWT Continuously wound thread SL Shoelace trick

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample on this page was done with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.2 tatting shuttles

I refer to two motifs in this pattern. The one I refer to as the upper motif is the circle of rings shown at the top of the visual pattern. The other is the set of five rings pointing downward on the visual pattern.

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds close, turn *Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of prev R (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds close, turn* Repeat between * until a total of 7 rings completed, except that after the 7th ring do not turn. Swap shuttles.Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of Ch before previous R (3ds p) 3 times 3ds, close, turn Ch: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, do not turn. Swap shuttles.Repeat all of the above to the length you wish. Cut and tie.

Row 2

It helps to start this row using CWT

R: (3ds p) 5 times 3ds, close, do not turnLeave 1/4" of thread between ringsR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 4 times, close, do not turnRepeat last R twice more to form a clover leafLJ in space made by the 1/4" of open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 times, close, turnCh: (3ds p) 3 times 3ds, SLR: 3ds j to last p of prev Ch (3ds p) 4 times 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to 2nd p of first R of upper motif, 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of last R in samemotif, 3ds p 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 times, close, SLCh: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, turnR: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of last R in prev lower motif, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, do not turnLeave 1/4" of thread between ringsR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 3ds p 3ds j to center p of next R in prev lower motif (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, do not turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds, close, do not turnRepeat last R one more timeLJ in space made by the 1/4" of open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 times, close, turnCh: 3ds j to last p of prev Ch (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to last p of first Ch after upper motif, 3ds j to first p of next Ch (3ds p) 3 times, turn

Instructions:

Row 1

Repeat the entire length of row 1, joining each lower motif at center p of rings on corresponding lower motif, and joining first p of chains above lower motif.Cut and tie.





Tatted SnailSometimes I just doodle, especially when I'm in meetings at work. It may look like I'm not listening, but for some reason I can listen a lot better when my hands are busy.

One day this week, I was doodling spirals, and it occurred to me that would be an interesting shape to tat. It was a small step from there to decide to make a tatted snail, and it was such fun to put together! I hope you enjoy this little guy as much as I did.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. It is beginner level and uses one shuttle.


Ch chain j join

p picot lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30. The sample on this page was done with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread.1 tatting shuttle

R: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to last p of first R, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to cp of first R, 4ds p 4ds close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to sixth p of first Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turn



R: 4ds p 4ds j to fourth p of same Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to second p of same Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to sixth p of next Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, lj to second p of same Ch Ch: (2ds p) 7 times, 2ds, lj to third p of next Ch Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds p 4ds j to last p of next Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turnCh: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds j to fifth p of same Ch, 4ds p 4ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, lj to last p of previous R Cut and tie, leaving about 3/8 inch of thread (1 cm).




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Layered Tatted SnowflakeThis is another snowflake patterned after a snowflake I found at Snowcrystals.com. It's all done in one, with no cutting and tying between rows (or climbing out). It's quick and delicate and one of my favorite patterns I've designed so far.

This pattern was tatted with size 30 DMC Cebelia thread. It is beginning level and uses one shuttle.

ds double stitch R ringCh chain j joinp picot lj lock join

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color, size 30.1 tatting shuttle

Instructions:

R: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds close turn *Ch: 16ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have completed 5 rings Ch: 16ds turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, 4ds p 4ds j to first p of first R, 4ds, close, turnCh: 16ds do not turn or cut threadCh: 20ds lj to base of next R, repeat aroundCh: 24ds lj at the end of corresponding Ch on previous row, repeataround#Ch: 11 ds p 3ds, SLR: 4ds j to p on prev Ch, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds close, do not turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds close, do not turnR: 4ds j to last p of prev R, (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds close, SLCh: 3ds j to last p of prev R, 11 ds lj at the end of corresponding Ch on previous row#Repeat between # aroundCut and tie. Stiffen using your favorite method.





Spring Snow Tatted Sun Catcher

Last week here in Colorado we had one of our surprise spring snowstorms. The day before was a beautiful spring day, but we woke to big snowflakes and wind. We had about one foot of snow on the ground that morning, but by afternoon, it had melted down to 3". That's spring in Colorado! I designed this sun catcher while I enjoyed the storm that day.

This is a beginner-level 2-shuttle pattern using simple rings and chains. The snowflake-shaped prism in the middle is a Swarovski crystal. Tatting was done using size 30 white Cebelia.


p picot j join

Ch chain

You will need:

DMC Cebelia thread in white, size 30 1 Swarovski crystal snowflake prism 4" brass ring (sold at hobby and craft stores)



Invisible thread or fishing line 2 tatting shuttles

Round 1: (2 shuttles)*R: 4ds, 6 p separated by 2ds, 14ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds, 7 p separated by 2ds, lock j to 6th p of R, turn*Repeat between * until you have 12 rings Cut off and tie to base of first R.

Round 2: (1 shuttle)Joins in this round use the 2nd, 4th and 6th picot of each Ch in the previous round.R: 5ds, j to p of a Ch on the previous round, 5ds, close, turn*R: leave 1/8" of thread, 3ds, 7 p separated by 2ds, 3ds, turnR: leave 1/8" of thread, 5ds, j to p of a Ch on the previous round, 5ds, close, turn*Repeat between * all the way around.R: leave 1/8" of thread, 3ds, 7 p separated by 2ds, 3ds Cut off and tie to base of first R.

Lightly steam your tatting until it lays flat. Let it cool and dry. Thread a needle with about 1 yard of the invisible thread or fishing line. Pass through center p on a ring of the last round and pull up until both ends of the thread are even. Tie a secure knot over the brass ring. Then pass the needle through the middle picot on the next ring and half-way around the brass ring. Do the same with the other end of the thread around the other half of the ring. Tie another secure knot. Don't cut the threads yet.

Thread about 1 foot of invisible thread through the hole in the crystal. Bring ends up even, make a knot in both ends approximately 1-3/8" from the crystal. Thread one end through the picot at the hanger loop, tie a knot with both ends tightly to the brass ring.

Now bring all loose thread ends together and tie another knot 4-6" away from the brass ring. Trim the excess thread so it's about 1" from the last knot and use this large loop as your hanger.


Summer Daisy Tatted Sun Catcher

This little sun catcher now hangs in my kitchen window. It's been a delight for me to have it there--just a little something else to look at while I'm working. This is a great pattern for a beginner who is becoming more comfortable and wants to try something new, too. Josephine Knots, like the ones in the center chains of this design, are an easy technique to learn.

Instructions:


p picot lp long picot

Ch Chain JK Josephine Knot

j join

You will need:

DMC Cebelia thread in white, size 30 3" brass ring (sold at hobby and craft stores)1 yd. invisible thread or fishing line2 tatting shuttles

Round 1:R: 5ds, 9 lp separated by 2ds, 5ds, close, turn *Ch: 3ds, JK(12), 3ds, turnR: 5ds, j to last picot in previous R, 2ds, 8 lp separated by 2ds, 5ds, close, turn*Repeat between * until you have 8 rings



Ch: 3ds, JK(12), 3ds, turnR: 5ds, j to last picot in previous ring, 2ds, 7 İp separated by 2ds, j to first picot in first ring, 5ds, close, turnCh: 3ds, JK(12), 3dsCut off and tie to base of first R.

Round 2:Joins in this round use the 4th and 6th picot (the 5th picot is the center picot) of each R in the previous round.*R: 5ds, j to p of a ring on the previous round, 5ds, close, turn Ch: 3ds, 5 p separated by 2ds, 3ds, turn*Repeat between * all the way around. Cut off and tie to base of first R.

Lightly steam your tatting until it lays flat. Let it cool and dry. Thread a needle with the invisible thread or fishing line. Pass through center p on a chain of the last round and pull up until both ends of the thread are even. Tie a secure knot over the brass ring. Then pass the needle through the middle picot on the next chain and around the brass ring. Continue until you've gone through each chain this way. Tie another secure knot at the beginning point. Then tie another knot 4-6" away from this one. Trim the excess thread so it's about 1" from the last knot and use this large loop as your hanger.





Sunshine Edging

Now that it's spring here and we have more sunlight, and because this is such a bright, happy edging, it reminds me of sunshine. This is a very flexible edging, so you can put it on a straight edge or a rounded one such as this 4" cotton doily.

As you can see, I haven't finished enough of this edging to go around the doily yet. I scanned the edging and doily together so you can get an idea of what it will be like when it's finished. When I get the whole thing finished, I'll update this page. This doily will go under a rather modern sculpture of a flute player that is sitting on my piano.

This edging was tatted with size 20 Flora thread.

This pattern is beginner to intermediate and requires 1 shuttle.


p picot j join

lj lock join



You will need:


R: (5ds p) 3 times 5ds, close *Leave 1/4" (3mm) of threadR: 4ds j to last p of previous R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R 5ds p (1ds p) 2 times, 5ds p 3ds, closeR: 4ds j to last p of previous R (4ds p) 2 times, 4ds, closelj to the 1/4" left between the first and second ringsR: 5ds j to last p of previous R (5ds p) 2 times, 5ds, close and turnLeave 1/2" (6mm) of threadR: (4ds p) 3 times, 4ds, close, turnLeave 1/2" (6mm) of threadR: 5ds p 5ds j to middle p of corresponding R 5ds p 5ds, close*

Repeat between * for as long as you wish the edging to be.




Tatted Fringed Flower

I wanted to try something new this time, so I pulled out my copy of Tatting Techniques by Elgiva Nichols and browsed through it. If you ever have a chance to buy this book, do it! It has such neat stuff in it, and it helps me with ideas for my pattern designing. It is out of print, so you'll have to buy it at eBay or, if you're lucky, a local used book store.

In it, she showed how to add some interest to tatting by snipping and fraying picots. It's a really neat technique, so I tatted up this little flower for you to try.

This design is beginner level. The flower uses one shuttle and the stem uses two, although you can use one shuttle if you do the shoelace trick. I used size 20 Lizbeth Carousel thread (color 112) and size 20 Lizbeth Leaf Green Medium (color 684).

These tips may be useful when making this pattern:

Shoelace trickhttp://www.be-stitched.com/shoelace.asp Continuously wound thread http://www.be-stitched.com/cwt.asp Lock joinhttp://www.be-stitched.com/lockjoin.asp

You will need:Thread in your choice of color and size 2 tatting shuttles

Ds=double stitch, p=picot, lp=long picot, j=join, lj=lock join

Instructions:

Flower:

R: *(1 ds İp) 3 times, 1ds p*. Repeat three more times for a total of four regular p. (1ds p) 3 times, 1ds, close. You should have five sets of the long picots and four regularpicots.Ch: Start the first stitches of this chain far enough away from the ring to form the fifth regular p. (1ds p) 11 times, 1ds.Ch: lj to next small picot on the ring. 1ds j to last p of previous Ch, (1 ds p) 10 times, 1ds.Repeat last Ch around. Cut and tie to the base of the first Ch.

Stem:

Cut about 4 feet (1.25 m) of thread off the ball. Thread through one of the joins between chains on the flower. Tie a shuttle to each end of the thread.Ch: 15ds, pull snug to get a nice curve. Do not turn. (You can do a shoelace trick here instead.)R: 6ds p 6ds, close, turn.Ch: 18ds.Cut and tie.Snip the top of each long picot on the flower. Using a pin, untwist each thread until it makes a soft fringe.




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Here in northern Colorado last week we had some highly unusual weather. We rarely get tornados, and when we do, they are small in comparison to the tornados that hit "tornado alley", or the mid- section of the United States. I always felt like I was safe from that kind of thing here.

Until last Thursday. The town just to the northeast of us was hit directly by a tornado that was said to be up to a mile wide (1.6 km). I didn't personally see it, but it was amazing to see the clouds that day--and frightening. I found out the next day that another tornado had touched down not a mile from where I was that day.

It was a very humbling and sobering experience. Our area is working on clean-up and healing.

It may seem odd after what I've said here, but it seemed a bit of humor would help with the healing. So, with that in mind, I tatted this tornado and added a few embellishments for comic relief. It lightened my load to make it.

Other ways to use this pattern would be as a sprig of wisteria or lilac, or maybe a bunch of grapes. Just change the color!


Instructions:

ds double stitch R ring Ch chainp picot j join

You will need:

Thread in your choice of color and size.1 tatting shuttleDecorations to glue to the tornado

Row 1

R: (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn *Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn*

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Repeat between * until a total of 9 rings have been completed. Do not turn after the last ring. SL, Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 2

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn **Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds j to center p of next Ch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn**Repeat between ** across.***Ch: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, turnR: 3ds j to last p of prev R, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn***Repeat between *** once more, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 3

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across on all chains except the SLCh: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 4

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across.Repeat between *** twice, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 5

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 6


Row 7

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of second closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across.Repeat between *** once, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 8


R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across.Repeat between *** once, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 10


Row 11

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of second closest Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Repeat between ** across.Repeat between *** once, SL Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds, turn

Row 12


Row 13

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of Ch on previous row, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (2ds p) 5 times, 2ds.

Cut and tie to base of first ring on previous row. Attach decorations with hot glue or sew them on.




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I prefer to make useful items, so I'm really pleased with this little tree. You can use it as an ornam ent fo r your tree, a decoration fo r a gift, an em bellishm ent on cloth ing or Christm as quilts, or you can thread ribbon through it to make it into a bookm ark. Add beads to it to make it sparkle, too.

I purposely made the branches so they looked th ick and "fluffy". I tried at first to jo in more picots or to add a few less so you could see each individual one, but it just didn 't have the right effect. Pine trees have needles going every which way, so I thought the tatting should look sim ilar.


You w ill need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color 1 tatting shuttle

Instructions:

ds double stitch p picot lj lock joinR ring j join Ch chain

Low er branch

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds closeRepeat last R 2 tim es more to make clover leafLJ to c losest open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close LJ to next open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close, turn Ch: 12ds p 12ds, turn

M iddle branch

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of last R on lower branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, 3ds close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R 3ds p 3ds j to cp of next R on lower branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds closeRepeat last R once more to make clover leaf LJ to open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close, turn Ch: 12ds p 12ds, turn

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R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of last R on mide R: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Repeat last R once more to make clover leaf, turn Ch: 10ds p 3ds, turn

Tree top

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of last R on upper branch (3ds p) 3 tim es, 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Repeat last R once more to make clover leaf, turn Ch: 3ds j to p on last Ch, 10ds, turn

Upper branch

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to 4th p of previous R (3ds p 2 tim es, closeR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Repeat last R once more to make clover leaf, turn Ch: 12ds j to p of next Ch, 12ds, turn

Middle branch

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of last R on uppe branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Repeat last R 2 tim es more to make clover leaf LJ to open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close turnCh: 12ds j to p of next Ch, 12ds, turn

Lower branch

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of last R on m iddle branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R , 3ds p 3ds j to center p of next R on m iddle branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, 3ds close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close Repeat last R 2 tim es more to make clover leaf LJ to closest open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close LJ to next open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds close, turn Ch: 10ds p 3ds, turn

Tree base

R: 3ds p 3ds j to center p of last R on lower branch (3ds p) 3 tim es, 3ds close Leave 1/2" threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 4 tim es, 3ds closeR: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeLJ to next open threadR: 3ds j to last p of prev R (3ds p) 2 tim es, 3ds j to center p of first R made in first lower branch, 3ds p 3ds, close, turnCh: 3ds j to p of previous Ch, 10ds

Cut and tie.

© Copyright 2007 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may ta t th is design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your com pleted tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched.

branch (3ds p) 2 tim es, 3ds close

You w ill need:

T hread in you r cho ice of co lo r and size 2 ta tting shu ttles A tin y c roch e t hook A sa fe ty pin

ds do ub le stitch p p ico tJK Jose p h in e Knot

Ins tructions:

M an 's ring

Tatted Wedding Rings

I have "w edd ing " on the b ra in th is m onth. M y n iece go t m arried in V irg in ia at the beg inn ing of the m onth , and asked m e if I w o u ld host an open house at m y hom e on M ay 30. O f cou rse , I lost m y head and sa id I w ou ld .

N ow I see all the d irt in m y hom e...

S o, s ince I'm th in k in g w edd ing , I tho ugh t I'd ta t som e th ing "w edd ing". I s ta rted off w ith try ing to des ign a w e dd ing be ll edg ing , and tha t w a s a to ta l flop . So I tho ugh t m aybe w e dd ing bands.

It w o rked ! In fact, I tho ugh t it w ou ld be fun to add m ore Jose ph ine K nots on the w o m a n 's ring and rea lly m ake it fancy , but fo r the sake of brev ity ,I'm leav ing ju s t one on. A fte r all, I have a house to c lean !

Th is pa tte rn is b e g inne r to in te rm ed ia te level and uses one shu ttle . I used som e old s ize 60 from m y s tash , but th is w ill ta t up n ice ly in any size th read.

R: 1ds p 4ds p 1ds, c lose , turn *C h: 7ds, turnR: 1ds j to last p of p rev ious R, 4ds p 1ds, c lose , tu rn *R epeat be tw een * until 13 rings are com p le ted .Ch: 7ds, turnR: 1ds j to last p of p rev ious R, 4ds, j to firs t p of firs t R, 1ds, c lose , turn Ch: 7ds Cut and tie.

W o m a n 's ring

W ind one shu ttle w ith abou t a yard (1 m eter) of th read . C u t o ff the ba ll and tie to an o the r shu ttle . W ind a fe w tim es. A dd the sa fe ty pin to the th read be tw een shu ttles.

Ch: 8ds, s ta rting the s titch ing aga ins t the sa fe ty pin and push ing the s titches snu g ly toge the r. Do not turn.JK 15, do not turn.Ch: 60ds, push ing the s titches snu g ly to g e th e r as you go.

Cut the th rea ds and rem ove the sa fe ty p in, m ak ing sure not to c lo se the little loop it m ade at the beg inn ing of yo u r s titch ing . Put the w o m an 's ring th rou gh the m an 's ring. Using a tin y c roch e t hook (I used s ize 16 o r 0 .4m m ), pu ll one of the th rea ds th rough the loop and tie a knot.© Copyright 2009 by Nancy T racy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be- stitched. Pattern originally found at Be-stitched: http://www.be-stitched.com




Tatted whatever-it-isI'm not even sure what this is. I had planned on designing a pear (who knows why), and came up with this. It doesn't quite look like a pear to me, so I showed it to my husband. He said "What is that?" Then I realized it looked like a Christmas ornament or one of the bombs in the Bugs Bunny cartoons.

I took it upstairs to my son, and he thought it was a crazed snowman because he saw the top clover leaf as eyes and a wide-open mouth. Then I looked at it again, and saw the back of a fat cat, if you take the stem off the top.

At any rate, whatever this is, I hope you find a use for it! I've decided I like the cat myself.

This pattern is beginner level and uses one shuttle. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:


ds double stitch R ring p picotj join lj lock join

Instructions:

Round 1: Body centerStart at RED ring on visual diagram

R: (3ds p) 5 times, close Repeat twice more, cut and tie.

Round 2: BodyStart at GREEN ring on visual diagram

R: (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds j to center p of any R in previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn %*Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, (3ds p) 3 times, 3ds, close, turn*Repeat between * once more.Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds j to center p of next R in previous round, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds, close, turn%Repeat between % once more.Repeat between * once more.



Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 6ds, turnR: 3ds p 3ds j to 4th p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to 2nd p of first R in this round, 3ds p 3ds, close, turn Ch: (6ds p) 2 times, 6ds Cut and tie.

Round 3: Head and outer body Start at BLUE ring on visual diagram

R: (3ds p) 5 times, 3ds, closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, 3ds p 3ds j to second p of any Ch on previous round, 3ds p 3ds, j to first p of adjacent Ch, (3ds p) 2 times, 3ds closeR: 3ds j to last p of previous R, (3ds p) 4 times, 3ds close, turn Ch: 12ds lj to center p of first R of this round Ch: 12ds lj to closest p on Ch of previous round **Ch: 7ds lj to next p on previous round**Repeat between ** aroundCh: 12ds lj to center p of last R of this roundCh: 12ds lj to base of clover leafCh: 18ds (leave this off for cat or snowman)Cut and tie.



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Tatted Fan - Contest Winner!

You will need:

Tatting thread in your choice of color. 2 tatting shuttles

Here it is! This sweet little fan designed by Connie Strobel is the winner of this month's tatting design contest!

This pattern is quick and easy, and has lots of potential uses. You could use it as a decoration on gifts, add ribbon and make a bookmark, or you could glue it to stationery, or any number of other things.

Thank you Connie, and thank you to everyone who submitted a pattern for this contest. They were all wonderful designs!!! It was very hard to decide on one.

This pattern is beginner level and uses two shuttles.

Instructions:

HS, or hs = half stitch DS, or ds = double stitchSH1, or sh1 =shuttle one; SH2, or sh2 = shuttle two etc.CH, or ch = Chain R, or r = RingCL, or cl, close = close ringRW, or rw = reverse work; meaning to turn the work over from top to bottom in the vertical plane

Using 2 shuttles dark blue sh1, light blue sh2. R are sh1, ch are sh2

Rnd 1; using s1, r of 10 ds,( -, 2 ds) *7 times, cl, rw. Do not cut threads.

Rnd 2; ch of 8 ds, - ,2 ds, rw.R of 5 ds, + , 5 ds, rw.(ch of ds 2 ds, - , 2 ds, rwr of 5 ds, + , 5 ds, rw) *5 ch of 2 ds, - , 8 ds join to last - of rnd 1, cut and tie ends.



Rnd 3; r of 5 ds, join to a end - of rnd 2, 5 ds, rw (ch of 5 ds, + , 5 ds, rw) *6. Do not cut threads.

Rnd 4; ch of 8 ds, - , 8 ds, (+, 8 ds, - , 8 ds) * 5 times. +, 8 ds, - , 8 ds, join to - of the r below, cut and tie ends.

Handle

Join s1 to the center of the 10 ds of rnd 1.Ch of 46 hs, cut and tie ends.

© Copyright 2007 by Connie Strobel, All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.



Woven tatted medallion

ds double stitch j join

Instructions:

R ringlock join

picot

I've been tatting the sunflower bookmark from my book again lately. The result has been that I've been thinking more in the round and in weaving patterns. I wondered how easily it would work to interweave chains around a circle. This little medallion is the result of my experimenting.

The design uses only one shuttle to do the actual tatting, but I needed two shuttles in order to make it. On the last round, I pass the thread to the back side, and the only way to fit it through was to have the "ball" thread on another shuttle. The rest of the design is simple rings and chains.

This pattern is beginner to intermediate level and uses two shuttles. I used size 30 DMC Cebelia thread in white.

You will need:


Round 1

Wind about 12 inches of thread onto a shuttle. Do not cut away from the ball.R: (1ds lp) 8 times, 1ds, close Tie a square knot the same distance from the ring as the length of one of the picots. This forms the ninth "picot" on this ring.Ch: Count the square knot as

the first ds on this chain. 7ds p 7ds, lj to second p from square knot *Ch: 7ds p 7ds, lj to second p away from last lj*Repeat around until you lj at the picot next to the square knot.**Ch: 7ds p 7ds, lj to next free picot, pulling the picot in front of the chain above it.

p



Ch: 7ds p 7ds, lj to next free picot, pulling the picot behind the chain above it.**Repeat between ** around until all picots are joined Ch: 7ds p 7ds, cut and tie to picot with the square knot.

Round 2

Because the chains on this round are interwoven, you will need to be able to pass the shuttles through the work. The second shuttle is never used for anything other than holding thread, but is necessary because it is small enough to pass through the work. A ball of thread won't fit through the work.

Fill 1 shuttle then wind 2 yards of thread on a second shuttle without cutting the thread between shuttles. The full shuttle will substitute for a ball.

R: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds j to p on any Ch of previous round, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn ***Ch: 10ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 10ds, turn R: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds skip one Ch on previous round and j to p on next Ch, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, turn***

Repeat betvveen *** 3 more times for a total of 5 rings +Ch: 10ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 10ds, turn R: (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds j to p on next free Ch on the previous round, (2ds p) 3 times, 2ds, close, pass shuttles under the last Ch worked this round to the back of the work, turn+Repeat between + around.Ch: 10ds p (2ds p) 6 times, 10ds.Cut and tie to first R, being sure to continue the weave.

© Copyright 2008 by Nancy Tracy, All Rights Reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Please do not resell this pattern or post it on the internet. You may tat this design, sell the tatted pieces, and post photos or scans of the tatted pieces on the internet. If you post your completed tatting, please include a link to Be-stitched. Pattern originally found at Be-stitched: http://www.be- stitched.com

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