Many tatting authors have posted their patterns for free on their web sites and lots are listed here! If you like one you have worked you should e-mail the author and let him or her know.

A study of the Classic Wheel Pattern [offsite link]
The classic tatted wheel is a familar pattern to tatters. It must be one of the earliest patterns ever designed. Originally the tatted wheel began with a round center ring which was tatted by beginning with a broken set of double stitches (ds.) The thread was cut and tied. Then a new thread was used to tat around that ring joining a line of opposing rings to the picots.

Alphabet Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a collection of tatted initials from A-Z. These would be suitable for monogramming items for weddings and wedding anniversaries, labelling children´s clothing and so much more.

Americana Free Tatting Patterns
You´ll find patterns here such as an American flag which would be great for Labor Day and 4th July.

Angels Free Tatting Patterns
There are many lovely patterns for tatted angels here. They can be used for cards, appliqueing on clothing and all sorts of decorations and gifts. Angel collectors will love these!

Animal Life Free Tatting Patterns
There are many free patterns for tatted animals here which children would love! Animals can be appliqued to clothing or patchwork quilts and can be stiffened and hung up.

Belding Bros. Silk Tatting Book Pt. 1
Belding Brothers Silk Tatting Book. This manufacturer of silk thread published an instruction booklet with patterns. This antique public domain booklet is presented in parts. Here is the beginning through Fig. 4. It is an interesting example of the multiple illustrations used for tatting.

Belding Bros. Silk Tatting Book Pt. 2
Belding Brothers Silk Tatting Book. This manufacturer of silk thread published an instruction booklet with patterns. This antique public domain booklet is presented in parts. Here is Fig. 4 through Fig. 9. It is an interesting example of the multiple illustrations used for tatting.

Belding Bros. Silk Tatting Book Pt. 3
Belding Brothers Silk Tatting Book. This manufacturer of silk thread published an instruction booklet with patterns. This antique public domain booklet is presented in parts. Here is Fig. 9 through Fig.12 It is an interesting example of the multiple illustrations used for tatting.

Belding Bros. Silk Tatting Book Pt. 4
Belding Brothers Silk Tatting Book. This manufacturer of silk thread published an instruction booklet with patterns. This antique public domain booklet is presented in parts. Here is Fig. 13 through Fig. 19. It is an interesting example of the multiple illustrations used for tatting.

Bookmarks Free Tatting Patterns
The tatted bookmark patterns listed here cover a wide range of styles including beadwork, Celtic tatting and beginners patterns.

Boxes and Bags Free Tatting Patterns
Here are some nice tatting patterns for bags in which you can keep your tatting as you work. There is also an attractive little box in which you could store your jewellery.

Celtic and Interwoven Tatting Free Tatting Patterns
Celtic style tatting has been popular in recent years and here are some free tatting patterns for Celtic Tatted Bookmarks, Doilies, Snowflakes and Motifs.

Children and Babies Free Tatting Patterns
Here are some free tatting patterns for the most delightful little jacket and baby bonnets. These will make wonderful gifts for the mother to be.

Christmas Free Tatting Patterns
Here are free patterns for tatted lace items with a Christmas related theme! These will be suitable for all sorts of things including decorations, cards, hanging ornaments and gifts.

Cluny Tatting Free Tatting Patterns and Tutorials
Here are some free tatting patterns which include cluny tatting. There are also some tutorials as this is not an easy technique. These items would suit many purposes including holiday ornaments and gifts.

Collars Free Tatting Patterns
There are some beautiful collar tatting patterns here, which will enhance anyone´s best outfit.

Doilies Free Tatting Patterns
There are lots of patterns for beautiful doilies here. These can be used to decorate tables, shelves and other flat surfaces and also look wonderful appliqued to clothing, quilts and pillows.

Easter Free Tatting Patterns
Lots of people like to make tatted cards and decorations for Easter. You will find tatted Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and many other items you can use in this section.

Edgings Free Tatting Patterns
Here are lots of free tatting patterns for edgings. You can use these for everything from edging your bedlinen to dolls clothes and underwear! Some will make wonderful picture frames too.

Fans Free Tatting Patterns
There are different kinds of fans here, little ones for mounting on gifts and cards and big ones for using to cool yourself down.

Flora Free Tatting Patterns
Here are some free tatting patterns for non floral natural items such as mushrooms and palm trees!

Floral Free Tatting Patterns
There are some lovely free tatting patterns for tatted flowers here. These would be suitable for pictures, cards and for decorating that special gift!

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.

Halloween Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a collection of links for free tatting patterns for Halloween. Ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump in the night are here! Look for the Halloween Cat and the Skeleton here too!

Hearts Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a huge collection of free patterns for tatted hearts. There are lots of uses for these including cards, applique on clothing and household linen, and decorations of all kinds.

Miscellaneous Free Tatting Patterns
Anything goes here, from tatted slipper tops to carnival masks! If you need a slightly more unusual gift or decoration this section may have an item you need.

Snowflakes and Motifs Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a huge collection of free tatting patterns for tatted snowflakes and motifs. These can be used for all sorts of things from Christmas and holiday ornaments through to year round decor.

St Patrick´s Day Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a small collection of free tatting patterns for tatted shamrocks and other St Patrick´s Day related items.

Tatted Basket Patterns
Links to free patterns for tatted baskets.

Tatted Cross Bookmarks Free Tatting Patterns
This collection of free tatting patterns for tatted cross bookmarks will provide special gifts for confirmation and church events, and heirloom items for many occasions.

Tatted Jewellery Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a bumper collection of free tatting patterns for earrings, necklaces, chokers, brooches, pendants and even a hair scrunchy. These will make wonderful gifts and personal ornaments.

Tatted People Free Tatting Patterns
You´ll find everything from crinoline ladies to a tatted fairy in this collection of free tatting patterns, which is great for appliqueing tatting onto special items, and for pictures and cards.

Tatted Rosaries Free Tatting Patterns
Here is a small collection of links to free tatting patterns for tatted rosaries. These will make special gifts for those who use the rosary in prayer.

Tea Service Tatting Free Tatting Patterns
Here are free tatting patterns for tatted teacups and saucers and even a teaspoon. These will make fun gifts and decorations around the home.

The Classic Wheel
It is never too early to begin your tatted entries for the State and local fairs. to inspire you here is a vintage edging. This classic wheel edging earned Mabel Stanley the $1 prize as reported in the April 20, 1919 newspaper in Cuyahoga Falls [Ohio.]

Weddings Free Tatting Patterns
Here are free tatting patterns and articles with information about tatting for weddings. There are edgings for the bride and the mother of the bride to wear, and a number of special items to make.

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