The Abimal Blanket is a wonderful last minute Tunisian crochet baby blanket 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 possibilities and creativity. The bamboo/cotton blend yarn is the perfect option for an item that gets lots of wear and is washed often.
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful Tunisian crochet baby 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), Tunisian reverse stitch (trs), intarsia, stranded colourwork, Tunisian reverse stitch bind off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final Tunisian crochet baby blanket measurements (blocked):
70.5 x 80 cm (27.75 x 31.5”)
Materials and tools:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my Tunisian crochet baby blanket, you will need:
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (50% Bamboo Viscose, 50% Cotton | DK weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 230 m (252 yds)), #543 Oyster (A) 2 skeins, #618 Dusty Pink (B) 1 skein, #609 Glacier (C) 1 skein
Tunisian crochet hook size 5.5 mm (US size I/9) with cable (at least 51 cm (approx. 20”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
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Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
17 sts x 14 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 reverse stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under back vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian reverse stitch bind-off: Insert hook from right to left under back vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the loop that is on the hook. One loop remains on the hook.
Changing colours as you go: When changing the colours within a row in Tunisian crochet, place the new strand of yarn over the old strand. This locks the old colour in place and prevent gaps occurring between the different colour sections.
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
trs- Tunisian reverse stitch
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
yrh- yarn round the hook
Notes:
The Abimal Blanket is worked flat, RS facing from right to left, with colours creating overlaying triangular pattern in the centre of the blanket.
To adjust the size of this Tunisian crochet baby blanket:
Each triangle is approximately 6” long (23 rows), so to extend the blanket, add multiples of 23 rows that will add an extra 6” (per each multiple) to the length of the project.
If you prefer to maintain the colour sequence of equal number of triangles in B and C, add multiples of 23 x 2 that will add an extra 12” (per each multiple) to the length of the blanket. To adjust width, add any number of stitches on each side of the triangular pattern (as per gauge, 17 sts is 4”, so for example to add 4” on each side, 34 sts would need to be added to the basic st count, 17 on each side of the triangular pattern).
Please note that sizing up the blanket will have an impact on the yardage for this project and will require more yarn than is stated in the Materials and Tools section.
Instructions:
Tunisian crochet baby blanket
With A, chain 121.
Row 1 FP: Working in the back bump of ch st, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook yrh and pul across. 121 lps.
Row 1 RP and all RP in inc rows: Standard RP.
Row 2: Trs across to last st, ES.
Row 3: Rep Row 2.
Row 4: Trs in next st, tss to last 2 sts, trs in next st, ES.
Rows 5-7: Rep Row 4.
Row 8: Trs in next st, tss in next 58 sts, following the Triangles Diagram, start working the diagram using B, tss in next 58 sts, trs in next st, ES.
Rows 9-52: Continue working the Triangles Diagram (changing colours from B to C as indicated) as commenced in Row 8 working 1 trs at the beginning and 1 trs before the ES in each Row.
Rows 53-82: Rep Rows 23-52.
Rows 83-105: Rep Rows 23-45.
Row 106-110: Rep Row 4.
Rows 111-112: Rep Row 2.
Row 113: Tunisian reverse stitch bind-off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
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Appendix:
Pattern video tutorial:
Diagram:
Triangles Diagram
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You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
Did you enjoy the Abimal Blanket pattern? Why not try my other Blanket and Throw patterns:
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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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