A rather more challenging type of Victorian needlecraft was creating one's own lace. There were several ways to create lace, including crocheted lace (see the Crochet section). This section brings you articles on lace-making, netting, tatting and darning as a form of decorative needlework. Articles on darning as a form of mending can be found in the Home section.

Elementary Instructions in Tatting or Frivolite, by Ann S. Stephens (Peterson's, 1856)

Gauntlet Cuff in Tatting, by Mlle. Defour (Peterson's, 1856)

Netted Scarf for Evening Wear, by Mrs. Pullan (Peterson's, 1856)

Our Dictionary of Needlework: Laces, by Mrs. Jane Weaver (Peterson's, 1858)

Our Dictionary of Needlework: Netting, by Mrs. Jane Weaver (Peterson's, 1858)

Our Dictionary of Needlework: Point Lace, by Mrs. Jane Weaver (Peterson's, 1858)

Our Dictionary of Needlework: Tatting, by Mrs. Jane Weaver (Peterson's, 1858)

Pillow-Lace Working (Godey's, 1860)

Point Lace Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1881)

Torchon Lace, and How to Make It, by Blanche C. Saward (Girl's Own Paper, 1883)

Fancy Darning (Girl's Own Paper, 1885)

A method of making complex, elegant "woven" patterns with darning.

A Few Words on Lace Darning, by Fannie Allen (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1888)

Darning Upon Net, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1891)

Lace: An Old Friend in a New Guise (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892)

New ways to create lace.

The Revival of Tatting, by Alice S. Luka (Ladies' Home Journal, 1892)

New Designs in Tatting, by Margaret Sims (Ladies Home Journal, 1896)

The Newest Tatting and Crochet, by Ellen T. Masters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1896)

Designs in Venetian Point Lace, by Sara Hadley (Ladies Home Journal, 1898)

The New Tenerife or Brazilian Lace, by Leirion Clifford (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

• See also Crochet

• See Home & Cottage Industries for articles on the business of lacemaking in Great Britain, and International Arts, Crafts & Industries for articles on lace-making in Europe.