Seasonal Patterns
Here are links to patterns for summer:
- Flags:
American Flag: https://hhtatting.com/free-patterns/free-tatting-patterns/
This flag pattern is also a great template for making many other countries' flags.
For Canada, this Québec Maple Leaf (Feuille d'Érable du Québec) pattern by Frivole can be used, found here https://leblogdefrivole.blogspot.com/p/patterns.html
- Craftivism:
Dissent Collar pattern by Marilee Rockley found at https://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/p/my-free-patterns.html
Dissent Pin pattern by Sparrow Spite found at https://www.patreon.com/posts/dissent-41786711
Positivity Ribbon Pattern by Muskaan: https://tipsaroundthehome.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-gesture-of-thanks.html
Awareness Ribbon on a paper clip (Listed as Ribbons and Bows on paperclips) by Ellen Lai, Ring only Awareness Ribbon and Awareness Ribbon Ring and Chain patterns by Lenore English, all found at https://www.theonlinetattingclass.com/miscellaneous-just-for-fun-patterns
Awareness Tatted Ribbon Charm (for jewelry) by ATatteredCanvas found at https://www.instructables.com/Awareness-Tatted-Ribbon-Charm/
- Summer:
There are so many amazing patterns out there, please check out your local library, see if there is a lace guild near you, check out the shops and blogs of your favorite designers, or visit archive sites online such as the Antique Pattern Library (https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/tatting.htm ). Here are a few suggestions to get your started:
Watermelon pattern by Marilee Rockley found at https://yarnplayertats.blogspot.com/p/my-free-patterns.html
Rainbow by Linda Davies and Split Chain Fan by Katia Vallee and many more found at https://www.theonlinetattingclass.com/miscellaneous-just-for-fun-patterns
Sunflower by Pitsibaa (paid pattern) found at https://www.etsy.com/listing/930981573/sunflower-tatting-pdf-pattern
Tatted Barefoot Sandals: https://www.instructables.com/Tatted-Barefoot-Sandals/ or from the original blog here https://totusmel.blogspot.com/2009/11/want-free-tatting-pattern.html
Elegant Vintage Fingerless Gloves by Stephanie Wilson available free for anyone with an All Access Subscription to Piecework Magazine here https://pieceworkmagazine.com/library/55785763 or available to purchase here https://shop.longthreadmedia.com/products/elegant-vintage-fingerless-gloves-to-tat
There are caps, a hat and even a blouse pattern in the book Tatting Theory and Patterns by Jan Stawasz.
Tatted card case (could be a small clutch) and Bolo style necklace with a butterfly slide: In Needlecraft Vol VII No. 4, Dec 1915, available in The Antique Pattern Library https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/tatting.htm
Joy Luck Mini Bag from Liliantatlace found at https://lilliantatlace.wordpress.com/
Summer Bag by Gail Weaver shown in an Instagram Reel here https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8DKunJy7FV/ was made using her Square Shuttle Tatting Pattern (paid pattern) found here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1557543153/the-square-shuttle-tatting-pattern
Disclaimer: While I try to find websites and blogs that are safe to visit, the internet is a living thing and sites can change at any time. I also try to recommend paid patterns from designers I have purchased from or believe to be trustworthy, but I cannot make any guarantees about paid patterns from other persons shops. Please let me know if any links no longer work or have any other issues. Thank you!