Simply Elegant Edging

This one is also great for beginners or needletatters:

Clover: R 6 ds, p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, CLR. R 3 ds, j to last p of last R, 6 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 6 ds, p, 3 ds, CLR. R 3 ds, j to last p of last R, 3 ds, p, 6 ds, CLR (make all clovers the same). TURN, ch 16 ds TURN R 6 ds, j to last p of last R, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, CLR. Continue on making clovers and chains until you reach your desired length.

After you join the last chain to the bottom of the last clover, TURN. Chain 12 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 12 ds, join to the bottom of the next clover. Continue on making these chains.

Happy Tatting!

A Simple Little Edging:

This is great for beginners or needle tatters....a simple edging that will look good on just about anything. I've used size 30 Cebelia.

Shuttle & ball: R 3 ds, p, 3 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, CLR. *Turn work. Ch 5 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 5 ds, Turn Work. R 3 ds, j to last p of last R, 3 ds, 3 p sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds CLR. * Repeat * to * until you reach the desired length.

Note that on my work I made the center picos large - you can do yours all the same size or like mine.

Enjoy!

Happy Tatting

Tattypatty

Simple Tatted Flower

This is just a simple tatted flower. Not much in white but you sure can use green for the stem and leaves, maybe yellow for the center and a color for the petals and that would make it pop. I tat these things then they go into a box and I don't see them again. I keep them simply for future books or articles I wish to make.

This is tatted in size 30 white Cebelia. It measures about 4 1/2" long and 3" wide. I think if I did it again it would look better in size 20 thread.

Center: With shuttle only: make 8 large rings of 8 ds, p, 5 ds, p, 5 ds, p, 8 ds CLR. Leave about 1/8" thread and make another ring attaching it to the last one. Repeat around for a total of 8 rings. Tie and cut threads.

Petals: Shuttle and ball: j to any top p of any R in the last row, Ch 2 ds, 9 p sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, attach to the next p of the next R.

Stem: Clover of R 5 ds, p, 10 ds, large p, 10 ds, p, 5 ds CLR. R 5 ds, j to last p of last R, 15 ds, large p, 15 ds, p, 5 ds CLR. R 5 ds, j to last p of last R, 10 ds, large p, 10 ds, p, 5 ds CLR. Turn. Ch 2 ds to tighten the clover. Now you can either do the first half of the double stitch 50 times or simply chain 30 times. Joint the stem between any two petals. Tie and cut threads.

Now, veteran tatters may be able to include the side leaves while they tat the petals. I just found it easier to attach my shuttle thread between two petals and allow about a half inch of thread. Clover: R 5 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, p, r ds CLR (3 times for the three rings of the clover. Tie threads back where you tied in for the clover....be sure to leave a half inch before you tie and cut threads.

I'm tired today and hope I set down the instructions correctly.

Happy Tatting

Tattypatty

Angel's 17th Birthday

Today is my Angel's 17th birthday. She's slowed down some but still looks like a much younger cat. I love her to bits :-)

Tree of Life

For a change, this is not one of my original patterns. I love it and have tatted it many times to be used for gifts to my friends or to hang on my Christmas Tree. I've been calling it Tree of Life...don't know where I got that title since I went to tat it again I noticed there was no title on this pattern. It comes from a 1980 publication called "Tatting for Today" by DMC. This book is full of snowflakes, collars, cuffs, necklaces and gorgeous pin cushions. If that interests you, keep a check of Amazon and Ebay and grab it when you see it. If you're curious about the "trunk" of the tree - it is 60 stitches done with only the first half of the doublestich.

Tattypatty

Josephine's Heart

I call this Josephine's Heart because it uses Josephine knots on the outside border.  The outside border is also done with double shuttle.  Enjoy!

Tatty Patty

This is a close up of the Josephine Knot.  This one consists of 9 first halfs of the double stitch.  Simply form a ring of ALL first halfs of the double stitch.  You need to hold the stitches tightly between thumb and index finger so that they will not twist.  Practice the Josephine's Knot if you're not familiar with it before you go on to the pattern.  In the pattern, I will say JK and you will know to tat a ring of 9 first half stitches of the double stitch.

Pattern:

Center medallion:
Shuttle only:  The center medallion consists of 6 rings of 3ds, p, 6 ds, p, 6 ds, p, 3 ds CLR.  Join each to the last.  You will make three of these and join them as you see in the photo above.

Outside Border:  (this is done with two shuttles...designate them #1 and #2)  I find two different colored shuttles work best.

Double Shuttle: You will use Shuttle 1 to make chains then drop that shuttle and pick up Shuttle 2 to make the Josephine Knot, drop that shuttle and pick up Shuttle 1 to finish the chain.....

Two shuttles:  Join them at the top between the two center medallions.  Shuttle #1: *Ch 3 ds, p 2 ds,  Shuttle #2: JK,  Shuttle #1  2 ds, p, 3 ds, join to top of next ring on medallion*  Repeat * to * twice.  Ch 3 ds, p, 2 ds, JK, 2 ds, p, 3ds

TURN, R 9ds, j between the two medallions as pictured, 9 ds, CLR TURN.

*Ch 3 ds, p, 2 ds, JK, 2 ds, p 3 ds,* j to next p of medallion  repeat * to *again and Join to bottom ring of medallion.

Bottom large loop:  Ch 2 ds, 7 p sep by 2 ds, j in a ring into the same spot on the heart.

Continue the other side of the heart by reversing the instruction above ending in the center at the top of the heart where you started this row.  Tie and cut threads.

Happy Tatting
Tatty Patty

A fresh new medallion for a brand new year. I just felt like using my David Reed wooden shuttle so sat down and tatted up this medallion in size 10 thread. The shuttle is a larger one that I ordered specifically for larger size threads.

Here is the medallion - or small doily. It measures approximately 5 inches across and is, of course, super easy - so you new tatters get your shuttle.

The instructions:

Center Ring. 8 large rings as follows: R 3 ds, p, 7 ds, p, 7 ds, p, 3 ds CLR. *Turn Ch 3 ds, Turn. R. 3 ds, j to last p of last R, 7 ds, p, 7 ds, p, 3 ds, CLR.* Repeat * to * for 8 rings. Join the last Ch 3 to the base of the first ring. Tie and cut threads.

Next row: Join shuttle and ball between any two rings in the center. Ch 8 ds, p, 8 ds, join between next two rings. Repeat around. Tie and cut threads.

Last Row: Join shuttle and ball to any p from the last row. Ch 2 ds, p, 2 ds, p, 2 ds. R. 2 ds, 5 p sep by 2 ds, 2 ds. CLR. Ch 2 ds, p, ds, p 2 ds, join to next p of last row. Repeat around. Tie and cut threads.

Happy Tatting

Tattypatty

This is the very best time of the year....Christmas decorations, carols, good friends, dinners out and lots of merriment. You can tell just how "taken" I am with this holiday by my artwork. May I share my Ebay page with you folks....please take a look and I hope you enjoy.

ms*patricia's Ebay page

Tat Up a Christmas Angel

A Tatted Christmas Angel

This happens when I sit and watch TV at night and my hands are idle....so, here's another holiday piece. This one was done in size 30 thread and is approximately 2 1/4" tall and wide. Great for the narrow top of the Christmas tree or to decorate packages. I love to put them in with my christmas cards to friends.

Here we go:

Head: Shuttle only: R 8 ds, 5 p sep by 1 ds (make the center p large) 8 ds, CLR. Turn (for beginners this means turn completely upside down so the head is now completely in your hand.

Body: R 3ds, p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds 5 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds CLR. Tie and cut threads. At this point I wind the threads into the head and into the body over and over again and tie them securely - this will make the head and body rigid so the head doesn't flop around.

Wing: Tie shuttle and ball to the first p on the body ring. Ch 3 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, R 6 ds, p, 6 ds, CLR. Ch 3 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, j to next p on body ring. Ch 3 ds, j to next p on body ring. ch 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to next p for a total of 4 times. Ch 3 ds, j to next p, wing: same as the first wing j to last p on body ring. Tie and cut threads.

Tie shuttle and ball between ch 3 and ch 2, p, ch 2. on body ring. Ch 6 ds, p 6 ds, j between next two chains. Continue for total of 4 chains. Tie and cut threads.

*LR 3 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds j to center p of first chain 6 of last row 3 ds, 3 p sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, CLR. Turn. Chain 8 ds, p, 8 ds, Turn,* continue on for the 4 large rings and chains on the skirt.

Note, you can make a hanger for it by crocheting a chain about 60 stitches will do and thread it through the long picot on the angel's head. You can use a thin ribbon too. Also a nice little bow made with thin ribbon and glued under the head really makes these angels so pretty. I've also, at times, glued a jewel on the head for a face. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

Tattypatty!

A New Snowflake to Add to Your Holiday Decor

This is a quick new pattern - my holiday gift to you. Mine is not blocked, please forgive but I simply did not have the time. I would expect you to starch and block yours either using regular starch or if you want it really stiff use Elmer's glue and water.

I used size 10 thread and my snowflake is approximately 5 inches across. You can use smaller size thread for a smaller, more delicate looking snowflake.

Center with shuttle only:
R 3 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 3 ds CLR. Leave 1/16" thread *R 3 ds, j to last p of last R, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 3 ds CLR* Repeat * to * joining the last R to the first R. Tie and cut threads.

Join shuttle and ball between any two of the center rings. Ch 3 ds, 9 p sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, j between next two ring. Continue all around....DO NOT CUT THREADS.

Snowflake arms:

*Ch 15 ds, R 5 ds, 5 p sep by 1 ds, 5 ds, CLR, ch 15 ds, j between next two chains* - continue for all six arms. Tie and cut threads.

Happy Holidays! from
Tattypatty

Small Tatted Doily Or Large Medallion

I used the 6 point "snowflake" medallion from below and expanded it into a small doily. Using size 30 thread my doily measures about 5 inches across but would be much larger if size 20 or size 10 thread were used.

There are only two extra rows on this piece. After you finish tatting the 6 point snowflake proceed as follows:

Row 1
*R 8 ds, j to any outside pico of rings on snowflake 8 ds, CLR. Turn ch 8 ds, p, 8 ds, turn. R 8 ds, j to 3rd p on R of snowflake, 8 ds CLR. Turn ch 8 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 8 ds Turn.* repeat from * to * all around. Tie and cut threads.

Row 2
*R 10 ds j to first p of 3 p chain in last row, 10 ds CLR. Turn 2 ds p, 2 ds Turn, R 10 ds, j to next p 10 ds, CLR. Turn 2 ds p, 2 ds, Turn R. 10 ds, j to next p, 10 ds. CLR. Turn ch 8 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 8 ds, Turn. LR 3 ds, p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, p 3 ds j to single p in next chain of last row, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, p 3, ds p 3 ds CLR turn.* Repeat * to * all around. Tie and cut threads.

Easy as pie.

Tattypatty

VARIATIONS IN TATTING With Tattypatty

VARIATIONS: taking one pattern and expanding it or changing it into another. (sorry if my patterns look kind of sloppy - none of them are starched or blocked because I'm always always in a hurray) ;-)

Example:

ONE: Just a small four cornered motiff. The center is as the center in my last small motiff and is a variation of that motiff.

Center 4 Large rings of 3 ds, p, 10 ds, p 10 ds, p 3 ds CLR. Join the rings together as shown.
Second Row: Join to any p on center ring *Ch 5 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds (make center p large) 5 ds, j to same p on center ring. ch 8 ds - j between two rings. ch 8 ds j to next p on next ring*

That's all there is too it.

Variation TWO: Same as above only make 5 large center rings. Now you have a star!

Variation THREE: Same as above only make 6 large center rings. this can go on and on. (tip for the 6 large rings leave just a bit of thread between rings (about 1/16")

Happy Tatting

Tattypatty

A Simple Tatted Motiff

Just a simple little motiff but you can build it into edgings or doilies - whatever:

The pattern is super simple. 4 center rings of 3 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, p 3 ds CLR.

Outside row: *chain 5 ds, p, 5 ds, j to same p. Ch 10 ds p 10 ds j to next p* repeat * to *.

So that's the motiff - plain and simple. Here's a photoshopped image of how an edging might look - you can join as I did or join the other picots on each side as well....your choice.

VARIATION:

and in an edging:

Center is the same as the first motiff.

Outside row: Join to any picot *ch 10 ds, p, 10 j in same picot. Ch 5 ds, 3 p sep by 1 ds, 5 ds j to next picot* repeat * to * all around.



Happy Tatting!

Tattypatty

I've Been Busy - Tatting Up a New Pattern Book!

My 11th tatting pattern book!
36 EASY ORIGINAL PATTERNS!!!
Angels, Stars, Snowflakes, Edgings (with corner instructions)
bookmarks, Medallions and more!!

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A Simple Tatted Edging from Tattypatty

Sorry I haven't been here for awhile.  No matter, people aren't exactly flocking to this spot :-)  I've been working on opening a new Zazzle store.  Anyone needing personalized gifts please peek in at http://www.zazzle.com/mspatricia  (see the scrolling thingy at the bottom of the page)

Okay, was watching TV last night and worked up this very simple edging that I thought I might pass on to you.  Great for beginners and needle tatters too:

This is in size 30 thread as follows:

Clover:  R 4 ds, 3 p sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, CLR.  R 4 ds, j to last p of last R, 4 ds 2 p sep by 4 ds, CLR.  R 4 ds, j to last p of last R, 4 ds, 2 p sep by 4 ds, 4 ds, CLR.  Turn Ch 12, p, Ch 12, Turn - repeat over and over until the edging is the length you need.


Happy Tatting
Tattypatty

Easy as Pie Medallion by Tattypatty

A simple little pattern. 
Size 20 Thread
approximately 3 1/2 inches

Center square - shuttle only.  *R. 5 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 10 ds, p, 5 ds CLR.  Leave about 1/4 " of thread.  R. 5 ds, p, 5 ds, p, 5 ds, p, 5 ds CLR.*  Repeat * to * for 4 large and 4 small rings.  Tie and cut threads.

With shuttle and ball:  *R 10 ds, j to p of any large R of center square.  10 ds, CLR.  Turn
Ch 2 ds, 7 p sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, Turn.
R 1 ds, 5 p sep by 1 ds, 1 ds, j to center p of next small R of center square. 1 ds, 5 p sep by 1 ds, 1 ds, CLR.  Turn Ch 2 ds, 7 p sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, Turn.  *  Repeat * to * all around.  Tie and cut threads. 

Simple as pie.

Tattypatty

PS:  That center square is useful on its own.  Connect them together and make doilies, runners, whatever.

A Big Hello From Angel

Hi everyone.  I'm working on a nice medallion pattern that I will put on here tonight or tomorrow.  In the meantime, I want to introduce my dearest friend.  This is Angel, my 16 year old blue point himalayan.  She's been a bit under the weather lately with a bladder infection and a small cyst in her tail.  Please send her good thoughts.  I know all you animal lovers will surely do that.

 Took this picture just this morning:

Tatting and Crochet Tips for Heavy Starching

I don't buy starch for my tatting and crocheted pieces.  I just use Elmer's glue and warm water.  Most of my pieces are small - for large doilies try to find Argo powdered starch - its still the best.

Okay - since my countertops are tile and not real flat I keep foam core board that is about 12  X 14 inches and cover it in wax paper.  Then I use a small cup (those little cups jello comes in are great for this.  A couple of squirts of Elmer's glue, fill the cup with warm water, mix well.  Then I use a cottonball (but sometime just use my fingers) and first wet the wax paper where I'm going to put the tatted piece.  Lay the piece down nice and flat and start dabbing it with the glue and water mixture on the cottonball.  When you get it wet enough so that it lies flat, pull it into shape and open the picoes with a toothpick.  Then put it someplace (I use the top of the fridge) so that it can dry overnight.  No need to press or (ugh) iron the piece.  When you wash the piece, the glue washes right out.

Just thought I'd add a picture of the foam core board wrapped in wax paper.  Black or a dark color is best so you can see the tatting better.  This keeps the tatting out of the way while it dries and there is no need to iron.

BTW these are some of the new patterns I'm compiling in a new book.  Don't know when it will be finished but its in the works.

Tattypatty

A Word from Tattypatty

Please spread the word about this blog.  Also I am looking for other blogs and tatting sites to exchange links.  So far, my endeavors here have not been much of a success - it kind of makes one want to wander off and do something else.  So, if you have any interest in this blog, please take a moment to add a comment, spread the word, so I know you are all out there.

Thank you,
Tattypatty