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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Tatted Cotter Pin Links Tutorial


My tatted cotter pin link tutorial is available as a free PDF. Click HERE to download the 2 page file.

I hope you'll have fun with this technique! It's another idea to play with.

My report on wearing the bracelet for awhile:
  • Using a tatted ring as a toggle loop didn't work. The toggle bar fell out. So, I added a proper metal toggle clasp, which does work well.
  • The tatting tends to lengthen with wearing, so for a bracelet make it just a little bit shorter than needed. It will stretch to a comfortable size. 
  • The tatted links hold their shape surprisingly well, considering that they're only fiber!  
My bracelet after wearing, with the finished clasp.

Another tatted cotter pin bracelet.
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32 comments:

  1. Proverbs3122December 2, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    So simple and pretty!

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  2. Margarets designer cardsDecember 2, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing your new pattern, it looks very interesting and may be used in other patterns when linking two parts I am sure it could become used very often.
    Margaret

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  3. Karen CabreraDecember 2, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I made a fiber toggle clasp once, hardened the T part with fabric hardener, and it worked like a charm.

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  4. Marilee RockleyDecember 2, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Thanks everyone!

    Margaret, you're right, there could be many different uses and variations. It will be exciting to see what people come up with!

    Karen, fabric hardener is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Madtatter80December 2, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    This is beautiful and great facts you shared. Now to look at this tutorial to see how you did it :) Thank You!

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  6. Emilie L.December 2, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    Oh thank you very very much, perfect to make christmas presents !

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  7. BerniceDecember 2, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    What an interesting bracelet. You always amaze. Many thanks for the pattern.

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  8. JenDecember 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Very pretty. Can't wait to make it.

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  9. JenDecember 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    What size thread did you use?

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  10. Marilee RockleyDecember 2, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    @Jen Jen, I used size 10 thread in these samples.

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  11. JenDecember 2, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks Marilee :-)

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  12. les Frivolités de PandoreDecember 2, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Such a great idea ! Thank you for sharing !

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  13. Batty TatterDecember 2, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Thank you, Marilee, that's a very pretty bracelet. Time to learn the alligator join.

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  14. LadytatsDecember 2, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Thank you for the instructions. You are wonderful to help

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  15. Barbara GordonDecember 2, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Looks cool. Another item to put on my to-do list..! Thanks Marilee...

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  16. Emmaline WhiteDecember 2, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks for the pattern I love it. I have been looking for something I could convert into a garland for my Christmas Tree and I do believe I just found it with your pattern. I will use different colored embroidery thread for each link. Again what a great pattern!!

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  17. Le'Quita H.December 2, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Simply beautiful. Now I have to learn the SSSR. What a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Pop Lenuta MariaDecember 3, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    Thank you! I love it!

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  19. muskaanDecember 3, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Thank you so much for an excellent tutorial and for sharing your creativity :-)

    I have used Ninetta's Curled Ring , folded on itself, as a toggle for bracelets & it works beautifully without slipping out of the ring even when I tried pulling on it deliberately. It really came in handy coz I don't have clasps, etc.

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  20. Jane McLellanDecember 3, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    Oh thanks, I'll check that out.

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  21. craftie sylvieDecember 3, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing the pattern. I'll cetainly try it :)

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  22. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeDecember 3, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Thanks for sharing your tutorial! This is on my to-do list!

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  23. Kathy NiklewiczDecember 3, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Excellent tutorial, and unique concept! You are so generous with your ideas and talent! I don't know how you found the time to do this detailed tutorial! It is greatly appreciated!

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  24. sewingnanacDecember 3, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    very pretty, will give it a try, and soon! Thank you for your talents...and willingness to share!!

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  25. JennDecember 4, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Pretty! Thanks for sharing the tutorial :).

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  26. UnknownDecember 4, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you for sharing the pattern!

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  27. UnknownDecember 5, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Thank you Marilee, you are a Genius.

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  28. ClotatDecember 5, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Great pattern marilee..im doing in green and red..xmas colours..will show you how it goes!

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  29. ClotatDecember 5, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Great pattern marilee..im doing in green and red..xmas colours..will show you how it goes!

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  30. UnknownMay 12, 2016 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you. I was looking for a project for gifts for wedding party. It's so pretty, I hope I can make one or three just as pretty.

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  31. Madhur DadlaniApril 18, 2020 at 7:07 AM

    Hi Marilee. I tried to download this lovely pattern but the link doesn't seem to work. Can you please tell me how to make this lovely cutter pin. I'm so desperate!!!!

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  32. Marilee RockleyAugust 24, 2020 at 9:49 AM

    Madhur Dadlani, try this link, copy and paste into your browser https://www.keepandshare.com/doc/7703457/tatted-cotter-pin-links-pdf-799k?da=y

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