This tatted compact case is a stunning blend of elegance and functionality, featuring a delicate tatted motif sewn onto a felt base and adorned with sparkling rhinestones. Designed to hold a compact mirror or small essentials, this vintage-inspired piece combines timeless beauty with practical use. The intricate tatting showcases traditional craftsmanship, while the metallic thread and rhinestone accents add a modern, luxurious touch.
Originally part of a mid-century tatting set, this compact case reflects the era’s appreciation for handmade accessories with a personal flair. The combination of precise tatting techniques and thoughtfully chosen materials creates a piece that is as beautiful as it is versatile. Whether used as a gift or a personal accessory, this compact case captures the charm of vintage design while allowing for customization to suit your style.
This modernized version simplifies the original instructions, making it accessible for today’s tatters. With its manageable size and detailed embellishments, this project is an ideal way to practice or showcase your tatting skills. The end result is a truly unique and elegant item that highlights your creativity and attention to detail.
The other FREE tatting patterns in this set: Tatted Comb Case, Tatted Glasses Case
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Coats & Clark’s Quick Tricks to Crochet Book No. 326 (1956). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Tatted Compact Case
Key Details
- Type: Tatted compact case with decorative rhinestones and a felt base.
- Gauge: Not explicitly required for this pattern; motif size is determined by instructions.
- Size: Finished motif fits a 3½-inch felt circle.
- Features: Intricate tatted design, sewn onto a felt base, adorned with rhinestones.
Materials
- Yarn/Thread:
- J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen Metallic, Art. A.64, in Robinette (or size 10 metallic crochet thread equivalent).
- Tatting Shuttle: Standard size.
- Felt: ¼ yard of brown felt (cut into a 3½-inch circle).
- Rhinestones: 3 packages of Walco topaz rhinestones, Style No. 1236.
- Other Tools: Scissors, needle, and thread for sewing felt pieces together.
Tatted Compact Pattern
Motif
- Round 1:
- Using Robinette, make a ring (R) of 3 double stitches (ds), 3 picots (p) separated by 5 ds, 3 ds. Close the ring (cl). Reverse work (Rw).
- Chain (ch) of 3 ds, 3 picots separated by 3 ds, 3 ds. Reverse work.
- Make a ring of 3 ds, p, 5 ds, join to center picot of the first ring, 5 ds, p, 3 ds. Close the ring. Repeat this pattern for a total of 4 chains and rings.
- Reverse work after each element and join the final chain to the base of the first ring.
- Round 2:
- Chain of 2 ds, 3 picots separated by 2 ds, 2 ds, join to the center picot of the first chain of the previous round.
- Chain of 2 ds, 3 picots separated by 2 ds, 2 ds, join to the chain at the base of the next ring.
- Repeat around. Tie and cut thread.
- Round 3:
- Tie ball and shuttle threads together. Make a ring of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to the center picot of the first chain of the previous round, 3 ds, p, 3 ds. Close the ring.
- Reverse work, make a chain of 3 ds, 3 picots separated by 3 ds, 3 ds. Reverse work.
- Make a ring as before, joining to the center picot of the next chain.
- Repeat around and join the final chain to the base of the first ring.
- Round 4:
- Chain of 2 ds, 3 picots separated by 2 ds, 2 ds, join to the center picot of the first chain of the previous round.
- Chain of 2 ds, 3 picots separated by 2 ds, 2 ds, join to the chain at the base of the next ring.
- Repeat around. Tie and cut thread.
Assembly
- Cut a circle of felt 3½ inches in diameter.
- Sew the tatted motif neatly onto the felt circle, ensuring it is centered.
- Decorate the motif with rhinestones, securing them in a symmetrical arrangement.
- Cut another felt circle of the same size and use buttonhole stitching to join the two circles together, leaving a small opening.
- Use the opening for inserting a compact mirror or other small items, then close the gap if desired.
This tatted compact case combines intricate design with functionality, making it a perfect accessory or gift. The sparkling rhinestones and metallic thread add a touch of elegance, while the felt backing ensures durability. Enjoy creating this timeless piece!
