Superb illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. Author describes the evolution of basic tatting elements and discusses how they can be regrouped in innumerable combinations to form traditional or original designs. For beginning and experienced tatters. Over 50 illustrations.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Tatter’s Treasure Chest by Mary Carolyn Waldrep Over 100 outstanding tatting designs from long out-of-print thread company leaflets, ranging from tiny coasters to a handsome checkerboard luncheon set. Instructions and photographs of each completed design. 84 halftones.
Tatting Hearts by Teri Dusenbury Even beginners can make 12 different beautiful tatted hearts, utilizing "directional tatting" and the split ring technique. Separate photos of each heart and a mobile utilizing all the hearts. 111 illustrations.
Elegant Tatting Patterns by Janet Carroll For experienced tatters: 25 lovely patterns for doilies, edgings, Christmas tree ornaments, 3-D flowers, table runners, and more. Photos of completed projects.
