Free Tatting Books Online
This section includes links to pages where you can download many public domain free tatting books. Most of these are important volumes which you should include in your library.
Anna Valeire Crochet and Tatting Manual Book 2  [offsite link]
This very early tatting publication dates back to around 1900. Your host is fortunate to possess a copy and it is well worth downloading this volume shared online by Georgia Seitz. The instructions are written in longhand and are fairly archaic but most patterns are simple and you should be able to decipher them. Enjoy! Corticelli Lessons in Tatting [offsite link]
This excellent early tatting book is a must have on your bookshelf! Digital Archive of Articles on Weaving, Textiles and Related Subjects [offsite link]
This online library contains pdf downloads for many early textile books, journals and articles which are out of copyright. Mrs Beetonīs Book of Needlework [offsite link]
Mrs Beetonīs Book of Needlework is an important volume which was published in 1870. Any needleworker should have it on her bookshelf and it is now available for free download from the Gutenberg Library online. Please note that this is a very large download and if you have difficulty you should contact the Gutenberg Library for advice. Old and New Designs in Tatting [offsite link]
This is another lovely early tatting book by Sophie T LaCroix. Tatting by Therese de Dillmont [offsite link]
You will need to scroll down, but listed on this page is Therese de Dillmontīs lovely little book "Tatting". The archive of tatting books in public domain [offsite link]
This important collection of downloads includes many of the volumes from the 1850s and 60s when tatting publishing and the development of terminology was in its infancy. Anything in these books will require most careful study before proceeding with the work as the instructions are rather quaint. The Art of Tatting [offsite link]
This important volume, published in 1910, contains illustrations of work done by Lady Hoare and Queen Elizabeth of Romania. There are no patterns but anyone interested in tatting should still have this as it is a superb book with wonderful photographs. Look particularly for the Queen of Romaniaīs jewelled tatting and the exquisite christening gown made by Lady Hoareīs blind mother. Some of Lady Hoareīs tatting can still be viewed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The Ladyīs Manual of Fancy Work [offsite link]
This important volume by Mrs Pullan, published in 1859, contains not only fascinating descriptions of needlework and life at that time in London, it quite possibly contains the first use of the true chain. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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