This page came about through the interests of people who wish to keep this art alive and well. If you are a tatter - teach someone to tat and if you feel you may wish to learn this craft - please give it a try. Its inexpensive and will become a fascinating hobby for you.
If you want to order more than one book, email me BEFORE you order and I can combine shipping
NEW!! I am transferring the free patterns from my Tattypatty blog (now defunct) to this site: Visit! Tattypatty's Free Patterns
My tatting books are aimed at the novice. Easy for the novice and superfast for the veteran tatter. I use only basic stitches in these patterns. Each of these books assumes the reader knows the basics of tatting. If not, there are links in the right hand column that will give you step by step instruction in tatting.
I've done a bit of needletatting and far as I can see most of these patterns can be needletatted as well as shuttle tatted.
The Gentle Art of Tatting Pattern Book No. One
I have compiled a book of various original patterns. This 23 page book contains 15 original patterns of doilies, coasters, earrings, appliques, edgings, etc. plus handy tips on starching, shuttles, double shuttles, and more. It's a must have! Click to seem some of the patterns
PRICE: $5.25 plus shipping
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The Gentle Art of Tatting Pattern Book No. Two
36 original patterns! Angels, bookmarks, medallions, snowflakes, etc. A good variety of useful tatting. Click to see patterns
PRICE: $5.75 plus shipping
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The Gentle Art of Tatted Angels
This pattern book has 8 original angel patterns with pictures AND graphics that show where to tie on threads. The angels are great for decorating your tree or making mobiles, etc. A handy book of unusual original patterns. click to see patterns
Price: $4.85 plus shipping
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15 Tiny Tatted Angels
Yes...15 angel patterns. These small angels (many less than 3 X 3") are great for decorations on a tree, a gift box or just slip one into a letter or note to a friend. Great little gifts that tat up fast! Click to see patterns
PRICE: $5.00 plus shipping
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If you want to order more than one book, email me BEFORE you order and I can combine shipping
I've added a little book of 7 new tiny tatted angel patterns. Slip it into your pocket or purse because this new book is only 4 1/4 X 5 1/2" and 16 pages - yet it contains 7 easy angel patterns with sizes for both 20 and 30 thread. If you have 15 Tiny Tatted Angels and enjoyed it, you will like this one too. click to see patterns
PRICE: $3.25 plus shipping
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Tatted Snowflakes
I have compiled 8 of my original tatted snowflake patterns into this 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" booklet. The patterns are all as simple as possible. Booklet also contains the proper way to wind your shuttle, explanation of double shuttle method, abbreviations and the easiest way to starch and block your snowflakes. Click to see patterns
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More Tatted Snowflakes
I have compiled 10 of my original tatted snowflake patterns into this 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" booklet. The patterns are all as simple as possible. Booklet also contains the proper way to wind your shuttle, explanation of double shuttle method, abbreviations and the easiest way to starch and block your snowflakes. Click to see patterns
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The Gentle Art of Tatted Hearts
This booklet contains 8 unusual and original tatted hearts - all simple patterns. Click to see patterns
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Tatting Things We Love
A dozen unusual patterns which I describe as "Wishing Stars, a Dragonfly, Butterflies and even a ring of Flutterbys." You will enjoy this book with its easy patterns, clear laser type and pictures. Its a good addition to any tatting library. Click to see patterns
Hope Green tatted a bunch of dragonflies from my book "The Gentle Art of Tatting Things We Love". How different these patterns look with different threads, colors, beads, etc.