The Language of Tulips Blanket!
"Tulips are said to represent perfect love — in this blanket, their language blooms in every stitch, whispering warmth and devotion."
$9.90Au
Uk and US Terminology
This is a written crochet pattern with step-by-step photos and symbol-style charts. Separate versions using both US and UK crochet terminology are included. I do NOT offer video tutorials for this design.
The pattern combines many simple stitches with playful use of post stitches and popcorns that twist and turn in all directions—even post stitches worked over post stitches! I would classify this as an advanced pattern.
The design is written for one size, but you can easily adjust it by choosing different yarn weights and hook sizes.
For the sample, I used Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton. You can use any suitable yarn, though solid colours or slow gradient yarns will showcase the texture and detail best
This pattern is available as a digital download PDF. Click the Buy It Now button on this page or visit my Etsy and Ravelry stores. Coming soon to Lovecrafts and Bendigo Woollen Mills
The pattern is one size only. Any alterations will require your own calculations.
Finished Measurements:
134cm across the blanket from point to point. 62cm along one flat edge/side
Materials
3.5mm Hook
4 x Bendigo Woollen Mill 8 ply cotton. 200gms balls. 485m/530.4yd per ball. Col: Rose Pink. Approximate total yarn used if gauge is met - 1900m/2077.8yd . (click here for supplier)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Yarns that could be substituted for BWM:
Paintbox Cotton Dk (click here for supplier)
Lion Brand Bamboo Cotton Dk (click here for supplier)
Lion Brand Cotton Dk (click here for supplier)
Cot Lin Dk (click here for supplier)
Pattern Testers' Photo Gallery
Picture number 1, 2 & 3: Tania Leis
Pictures number 4 & 5: Lynne Duffin
Pictures number 6: Tamara Dixon
Hook 3.5mm. Yarn: Bella Baby Tootgarook. 11 skeins = 1595.0 meters (1744.6 yards), 550 grams. Colorway Natural. Finished size 112cm corner to corner, 100cm edge to edge (unblocked)
Pictures numbers 7 & 8: Sally’s Desert Crochet
Hook 3.25mm. Yarn: Lion Brand Baby Soft Color Orchid , a little less than 3 skeins (1277 yards). Color Dusty Lilac, 2 full skeins 918 yards. Total yardage: 2195.0. (2007.1 meters). Unblocked measurements: point to point across blanket 50.5 inches (128.27 cm). Flat edge to flat edge across blanket 44.0 inches (111.76 cm) Outside edge of each panel: 24.0 inches (60.96 cm).
Pictures numbers 9 & 10 Suzanne Boren
Pictures numbers 11 & 12 LIsa Kay Hallam
Majestic dk. Mixed fibre. Colour 2725