This free tatting pattern was created by Sherry Pence in 2010 and it continues to be a wonderful tatting project to create for the holidays!
Not only does this project add a ton of charm to any gift-wrapped item, it also makes a gorgeous addition to your other Christmas tree ornaments!
This is a 2-shuttle tatting project.
On shuttle 1, you will need 1 yard of white thread, and on shuttle 2 you will need 1-1/2 yards of red thread.
The pattern doesn’t clearly indicate what size thread to use. I would guess a size 20 thread would work well.
If you intend to create tree hat ornaments, size 10 thread would likely give you a more appropriately sized ornament for hanging on the tree.
One technique you will need to do for this project is called “tat over tail.” If you are not familiar with this technique, here is a video that will help you easily understand it.
Image and Pattern Source: ladyshuttlemaker.blogspot.com