Yay! I’ve finished my “Tulip Blanket” and I could not be happier with it!
It turned out exactly the way I hoped, and not only does it look beautiful, it’s very comfy and warm as well, and I love snuggling (crocheting, haha) under it.
It all started when I fell in love with Saskia’s “Tulpen Deken” a couple of weeks ago (blogged about that earlier, you can read that post here), and I just couldn’t wait to have mine finished!
The link to the free pattern can be found here (sofar only in Dutch I’m afraid, but I believe an English version is underway).
It’s funny how I noticed, when I saw Saskia’s blanket two weeks ago, that she has squared her Tulip Blanket off on the long sides, and I’ve done this on the short sides – for no particular reason.
Also, I’ve crocheted little tulips on the square top and bottom of my blanket, so basically there’s a “little tulip border” all around the blanket – I love how that looks too …..
Some specifics:
* size: 140 x 110 cm (55 1/8 x 43 5/16 inches)
* 10 half blocks, 36 tulip blocks, 25 “bare” blocks
* weight: 776 grams
* yarn: Hema Fine, acrylic, double strands, hooksize 6
And what a fitting season for these tulips to bloom ……
Love,
Marianne xx
Een woord: P R A C H T I G !
Dankjewel, wat een mooi compliment, Andrée! Daar word ik helemaal blij van! Marianne xx
Oh my, it looks very chic and modern on the black sofa. Such a beautiful design:)
Thanks so much, Sheila – I’m so very happy with the way it turned out! Oh, yes, the design is gorgeous: Saskia is one very talented lady! Marianne xx
Hij is zoooo gaaf!!! Echt helemaal de BOM!!! Ik wil hem ook ooit maken, zo gaaf! Liefs Lisanne
Dankjewel, Lisanne – ja, supermooi ontwerp, hè? Die Sas die kan er wat van! Liefs, Marianne xx
This is just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Sandy – I’m so happy with this blanket and very much in love with this unique pattern! Marianne xx