The Elsam Blanket, Tunisian crochet blanket, is a wonderful last minute baby shower gift for that special bundle of joy. The pattern can be easily adjusted to larger/ smaller size and different colours, opening doors to endless possibility and creativity. The acrylic yarn is the perfect option for an item that get lots of wear and is washed often.
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful Tunisian crochet blanket, you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and backward passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), changing colours, Tunisian simple stitch bind off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final Tunisian crochet blanket measurements (blocked):
86.25 x 86.25 cm (34 x 34”)
Materials and tools:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my Tunisian crochet blanket, you will need:
We Crochet Brava Worsted (100% Acrylic | worsted weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 199 m (218 yds)), #28410 Almond (A) 2 skeins, #28428 Dove Heather (B) 2 skeins
You can get your Brava Worsted here.
Tunisian crochet hook size 6.5 mm (US size K/10) with cable (at least 60 cm (approx. 23.5″)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
12 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4″) over tss
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch Guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Standard return pass is worked as follows: ch 1, *yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian simple stitch bind off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the loop that is on the hook. One loop remains on the hook.
End of return pass changing colours in Tunisian crochet: The new colour is added when finishing the return pass of the previous row and 2 lps are remaining on the hook. Yrh with the new colour and draw through 2 lps.
If this is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this blanket matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
Abbreviations:
Ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(es)
ES- end stitch
tss- Tunisian simple stitch
yrh- yarn round the hook
lp(s)- loop(s)
pul- pull up a loop
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
FP- forward pass
RP- return pass
approx.- approximately
rep- repeat
Notes:
The Elsam Blanket is worked flat, RS facing from right to left, with colours alternating to create square like pattern.
Each square is 17 sts wide and 14 rows long; measuring approx. 15.25 x 15.25 cm (6 x 6”).
To adjust the size, add a multiple of 17 x 2 to adjust the stitch count and a multiple of 14 x 2 to adjust the row count.
Instructions:
With B, chain 102.
Row 1 FP: Working in the back bump of ch st, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yrh and pul, (insert hook in the next ch, yrh and pul) 15 times, drop colour B, * insert hook in next ch, yrh and pul with A, (insert hook in the next ch, yrh and pul) 16 times, drop colour A, insert hook in next ch, yrh and pul with B, (insert hook in the next ch, yrh and pul) 15 times, drop colour B,; rep from * to last 17 chs, insert hook in next ch, yrh and pul with A, (insert hook in the next ch, yrh and pul) 16 times. 102 lps.
Row 1 RP and all RP in inc rows: Standard RP.
Row 2: Tss in next 16 sts, drop colour B,* insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with A, tss in next 16 sts, drop colour A, insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with B, tss in next 16 sts, drop colour B; rep from * to last 17 sts, insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with A, tss in next 15 sts, ES.
Rows 3-13: Rep Row 2.
Row 14 FP: Rep Row 2.
Row 14 RP: Standard RP till 2 lps are left on the hook, changing colour to A.
Cut the yarn on all squares except for the beginning strand.
Row 15: Tss in next 16 sts, drop colour A,* insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with B, tss in next 16 sts, drop colour B, insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with A, tss in next 16 sts, drop colour A; rep from * to last 17 sts, insert hook in next st as for tss, yrh and pul with B, tss in next 15 sts, ES.
Rows 16-27: Rep Row 15.
Row 28 FP: Rep Row 15.
Row 28 RP: Standard RP till 2 lps are left on the hook, changing colour to B.
Cut the yarn on all squares except for the beginning strand.
Rows 29-41: Rep Row 2.
Row 42: Rep Row 14.
Rows 43-55: Rep Row 15.
Row 56: Rep Row 28.
Rows 57-84: Rep Rows 29-56.
Row 85: With B, Tunisian simple stitch bind off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
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You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
You can get your Brava Worsted here.
Did you enjoy the Elsam Blanket pattern? Why not try my other Blanket and Throw patterns:
Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
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