Some of the patterns in this book appear in many other booklets. I am reminded particularly of the 1917-ish booklet, "Die Schiffchenarbeit." It, too, was photos only, no directions. However, this lack of directions is not a problem for today's tatter.

With a clear photo and a numbered diagram, the tatter can recreate all the patterns easily. Try these out.



Imported Designs of Tatting Book #77 by pattern number and page.



pg. 3 #8161 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300819.asp



pg. 6 #8138, #8141, https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300684.asp



pg. 6 #8158 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300843.asp



pg.6 #8133, #8136,

pg. 7 #8144 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300457.asp

pg. 10 #861 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300897.asp



#8123, #8149
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300683.asp
#8163 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300675.asp



pg. 10 #8150 https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art300956.asp



pg. 12 #8175 Imported Designs of Tatting Book #77 8175


If you are interested in having your tatting showcased here on BellaOnline.com, you are most welcome to tat a new model for these vintage patterns. This book may be found online although not always as a free download.


Additional patterns are being diagramed and modernized. These patterns will be added to this list as they are finished. The most notable changes in the patterns come from the introduction of the split ring and split chain to climb out from the center of pieces or climb from row to row without cutting the thread.