$10.50 Au

Uk and US Terminology

Chasing Rainbows — Finding Tulips is a vibrant hexagon blanket pattern inspired by fields of tulips and arcs of colour. This intermediate to advanced crochet design includes written instructions, step-by-step photos, and symbol-style charts, with both US and UK terminology provided. Worked in rainbow rows with an embossed tulip texture, this blanket is perfect for makers who love colour play and floral motifs

Features:

• Written instructions with step-by-step photos

• Symbol-style charts included

• Separate US and UK terminology versions

• Hexagon and triangle construction

• Rainbow layout with striped border

• Embossed texture using post stitches and popcorns

• Intermediate to advanced skill level.

Materials

·       Yarn Weight: DK (8 ply)

·       Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6)

·       Tapestry needle

·       Scissors

Stylecraft Special Dk 100gm balls.  295m/322.6yd per ball. (click here for supplier)

• C1 – White (Col 1001)

• C2 – Matador (Col 1010)

• C3 – Clementine (Col 1853)

• C4 – Citron (Col 1263)

• C5 – Spring Green (Col 1316)

• C6 – Aster (Col 1003)

• C7 – Wisteria (Col 1432)

• C8 – Clematis (Col 1390)

Yarn Requirements

·       C2–C8: approx. 770 m / 842 yd each

• C1: approx. 780 m / 853 yd

Total Yarn Used (if gauge is met):
approx. 6170 m / 6747.5 yd

Finished Measurements

• 155 cm / 61 in (length)

• 245 cm / 96.4 in (width)

  Gauge

• Measured over Treble crochet:

  • 17 stitches = 10 cm / 4 in

  • 10 rows = 10 cm / 4 in

Suitable yarn substitutes:

Paintbox Simply Dk (click here for supplier)

James C Brett Baby Dk (click here for supplier)

King Cole Merino Blend Dk (click here for supplier)

Hayfield Bonus Dk (click here for supplier)

Examples by the Pattern Testers

Pictures 1 to 6 - Tani Leis

Yarn: MoYa Shimmer 50/50 cotton, bamboo. 50 g (125m) balls 3.5 hook

Colours: Shimmy-8. Twinkle-2. Sparkle-1. Firefly-8. Nova-9. Pandora-4. Prism-7. Tinsel-9. Electra-1. Juniper-1. Princess (150g)-2

Total: 2800 g (7125m)

Measures: 60”x86”

—————

Pictures 7 -11 - Tamara Dixon

Hook: 4.5 mm

Yarn: Draper James Classic Cotton 100g. Bright White 23 skeins = 3680.0 meters (4025.0 yards), 2300 grams. Orchid bloom 1.3 skeins = 208.0 meters (227.5 yards), 130 grams. Pink lemonade 2.1 skeins = 336.0 meters (367.5 yards), 210 grams. Almond Blossom 2.1 skeins = 336.0 meters (367.5 yards), 210 grams. Sunshine 0.7 skeins = 112.0 meters (122.5 yards), 70 grams. Fair Aqua 2.5 skeins = 400.0 meters (437.5 yards), 250 grams. Chambray Blue 2.5 skeins = 400.0 meters (437.5 yards), 250 grams. Dj Blue 0.7 skeins = 112.0 meters (122.5 yards), 70 grams.

—————-

Pictures 12 - 15 - Suzipfer

Hook: 3.5mm

Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create dk in: bright green- <250g. Strong blue- <250g. Purple orchid- <250g. Bright Red- <250g. Lavender- <250g. Bright yellow- <250g. Bright orange- <250g. White - 400g

——————

Picture 16 - Kathy Mant

Yarn: Stylecraft batik & Special dk

Hook: 3.5mm. Joining & border 4mm hook

———-

Pictures 17 - 22 - Lynne Duffin