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A Lace Scarf based on Cousin Martha’s Knitted Shawl

What stories are captured in the stitches of a knitted shawl? Every time I see a piece of historical knitting, I find myself wondering about the person who made it and the person who wore it.

Edith’s Victorian Lace

Lace trim is a lovely way to personalize a garment or an accessory. Knitting various Victorian lace patterns in a swatch size is a quick and fun way to try something new and then be able to let your imagination run a creative path to a new use.

Orenburg Lace: A Medallion Russian Shawl to Knit

In Russia, you will not find anyone who has not heard of an Orenburg “downy” shawl—the warm, heavy shawl with the light, delicate lace-patterning called “cobweb.” Downy shawls are distinguished by a center design.

The Lace Traditions of Orenburg: The Wandering Paths Stole

This lace stole is of the Orenburg tradition with gossamer construction using Diagonal, Strawberry, and Mouse Print patterns.

Slip On a Pair of Elegant Tatted Fingerless Gloves from PieceWork

You make your entrance—gown flowing around your feet as you float down the grand staircase leading to the ballroom. You’re wearing a pair of elegant tatted fingerless gloves as your hands glide delicately along the banister.

Make A Tatted Greeting Card for Someone Special

Chester was an engineer. You might be wondering, how did an engineer become interested in tatting?

A Vintage Tatted Edging from Needlecraft Magazine

Here’s a tatted edging originally published in Needlecraft Magazine’s October 1928 issue.

Needle-Tat a Bridal Necklace and Bracelet with Beads

Making an elegant pair of accessories for a bride’s special day only requires a few materials—a spool of cord, some thread, delicate beads, and a tatting needle.

Make a Tatted Square Medallion from Weldon’s

Enjoy a free tatted square medallion pattern from PieceWork’s “Trimmings.”

The Uses and Requisites for Victorian Tatting from Weldon’s

Weldon’s Practical Needlework houses a wealth of information on Victorian tatting. The following “uses” and “requisites” for Victorian tatting are reproduced here as they appeared in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 4.