Free Patterns: Tatted Hat Strap & Clasp (Collab & Full Tutorial)
This project is a collaborative effort, follow along as Sarah (of Dan and Sarah Makers) creates and shares a pattern for her own comfy winter cap. And then join me as I create a functional, classy, and cute tatted chin strap/clasp to add to her design to make the cap even more functional.
This tatting project is fun and very adaptable. It can be used for large projects as a strap and clasp, such as hats and purses, it can also be downsized (to size 5 needle and 10 thread for example), for use as a clothing button frog.
Also notable, is that this project introduces the use of new product supplies and less often used needle tatting techniques, to achieve a more functional, durable, and modern twist on traditional tatting. See below for supply list and helpful info.
Sarah’s Process & Pattern…
Sarah’s Hat Sewing Pattern can be downloaded for free from her website “Downloads” page link here: Sarah’s Hat Pattern!
HELPFUL LINKS FOR SARAH’S CONTENT:
DAN AND SARAH MAKERS ON YOUTUBE
SARAH’S FABRIC DESIGNS ON SPOONFLOWER
DAN AND SARAH ON INSTAGRAM
Tatted Strap & Clasp Information and Instruction
Supply List:
Tatting Needle Size 0
Nylon Masonry Line String
Button 1” to 1 1/4” Diameter Four Hole Button
Button 1/2” Diameter Four Hole Button
Stander Sewing Needle and Thread
Scissors
Matches, Lighter, or an Electric Lighter
The Tatting Project Takes Shape…
TATTED CLASP/FROG PATTERN
R. 4ds, p, 4ds, cl
LR. 5ds, j(to p of prev. R), 10ds, p, 5ds, cl
R. 4ds, j(to p of prev. R), 4ds, cl
*Split Ring (SR). 6ds, SR, 6ds, cl**
Repeat from *to** until reach desired length (I did four in my project)
LR. 20 ds, cl.
Knot thread ends multiple times, cut leaving ½ thread ends, and secure by melting thread ends (in well-ventilated area) if using nylon or synthetic thread/string.
*Please Note: Do not iron, nylon, and synthetic string/thread will melt
Need Extra Help with “Split Ring” Needle Tatting Technique Used in This Project? Check out This Video…