tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53095903907802149432024-03-01T15:18:57.454-05:00tillie tulip - a handmade mishmosha creative outletlaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-89318567705307716652021-03-28T15:14:00.000-04:002021-03-28T15:14:00.711-04:00March Minty Granny Square Blanket Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZT9JIv6nxV2ZKGOtF7dzXIxOxyZDQJFUTY2MqOeADpT9HzbK9gqzB1l4j6jlKTXZXYB02RXSqqU3hW_7h7cIsJjdlbJBN7xRaKwXvuvZxPTdmkW2uP5ycdL1Ns_yC4YbR9LFZ8zFWQM/s1455/mint+Blog+Watermark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZT9JIv6nxV2ZKGOtF7dzXIxOxyZDQJFUTY2MqOeADpT9HzbK9gqzB1l4j6jlKTXZXYB02RXSqqU3hW_7h7cIsJjdlbJBN7xRaKwXvuvZxPTdmkW2uP5ycdL1Ns_yC4YbR9LFZ8zFWQM/w325-h489/mint+Blog+Watermark.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>A co-worker asked me to make a baby gift for her nephew who was having a baby. She asked for grey and minty green colors. I worked up a simple <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-crochet-granny-square.html" target="_blank">granny square</a> blanket and used the <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-join-as-you-go.html" target="_blank">join-as-you-go method</a> for this soft and sweet baby blanket.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqjleu8r_6NPsPYKKebwmyr-icZytV0EBB0u3auA65bJu4w1e5F50KgNnp65arjesXN4qH1yeTHHN2Uv1T7pSm50v7novCqqW3RqEgE3uxLokbqZRQRPKB919oElz7YeWSp1HCPVcMoA/s1455/mint+Blog+Watermark4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="974" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqjleu8r_6NPsPYKKebwmyr-icZytV0EBB0u3auA65bJu4w1e5F50KgNnp65arjesXN4qH1yeTHHN2Uv1T7pSm50v7novCqqW3RqEgE3uxLokbqZRQRPKB919oElz7YeWSp1HCPVcMoA/s320/mint+Blog+Watermark4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I used Caron One Pound Soft Grey Mix and Pale Green; and Red Heart's Soft White. I did 6 squares across by 8 squares down, and added a simple hdc, shell edging followed by a round of the green in hdc. The blanket measures 30"x40".</p><p></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p>I added a simple stockinette stitch hat. A FREE pattern is available at the Yarnspirations website <a href="https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-preemie-to-toddler-size-knit-hats/CAK0216-011957M.html?cgid=patterns#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Caron&prefn2=patternMadeFor&prefv2=Baby&prefn3=patternProjectType&prefv3=Hats&prefn4=patternSkillTypeString&prefv4=Knit&start=2" target="_blank">here</a>. I went with the newborn size.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia1UKN_1AE-ZwbTe9GqqJ5intqGStnmuvAEj1cEhut90jftxjF7jGE1eKIU0X8IZuuu2hH0EOBVPKnNZBwZU-WIO03q5hcV182UxBIb46PZSOZjone03wytFl82zKrURhDd_0TIkJSZs/s1997/mint+Blog+Watermark2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="1997" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia1UKN_1AE-ZwbTe9GqqJ5intqGStnmuvAEj1cEhut90jftxjF7jGE1eKIU0X8IZuuu2hH0EOBVPKnNZBwZU-WIO03q5hcV182UxBIb46PZSOZjone03wytFl82zKrURhDd_0TIkJSZs/w555-h404/mint+Blog+Watermark2.jpg" width="555" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglV4M8ljB8wKZQnaKGMPwF0MiZuPO67C9o3EHitPRNbjHobploza1edJRyIyen5-HuQUXH4aU9olVgacaN5-pow0p3Css0kqjrJ5C2LfzillwKuzwUzbEV2z1hISCR1ZAG0In7k_2_v7M/s1455/mint+Blog+Watermark3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="974" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglV4M8ljB8wKZQnaKGMPwF0MiZuPO67C9o3EHitPRNbjHobploza1edJRyIyen5-HuQUXH4aU9olVgacaN5-pow0p3Css0kqjrJ5C2LfzillwKuzwUzbEV2z1hISCR1ZAG0In7k_2_v7M/w268-h400/mint+Blog+Watermark3.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you are enjoying your Sunday.</div><br /><p><br /></p>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-36880918810899186282021-02-19T15:13:00.004-05:002021-02-19T15:23:43.366-05:00Completed Postage Stamp Baby Blankets<p>I wanted to share some photos of a couple of completed blankets. I finished them with a round of hdc (half double crochet). In the next round, I evenly spaced 3 dc (double crochet) -- 6 dc, ch1, 6 dc in each corner. I repeated the shell pattern around with various colors, then finished with another round of hdc. I was going for a fun, random, colorful way to tie everything together, while using leftovers as much as possible. </p><p>It's interesting how a border and edging can change the look of a blanket. It's always helpful to see how different options look before you commit to one yourself. I hope these are helpful to you.</p><p>From the leftovers of my uncle's blanket:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOwRWgIG31JxcecZTvWNwQve8sVkG-4tiZ0Camr4_rAZ25kfzPm4Z7BWVt6AfP9z4sGw6J2BqcDz2l5VrKp_bzLHzxbFKXvV683Ti65rDyZmYBsbfdBP4Mo34LCQQmXzGanq__NUHXus/s1455/Postage+stamp1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOwRWgIG31JxcecZTvWNwQve8sVkG-4tiZ0Camr4_rAZ25kfzPm4Z7BWVt6AfP9z4sGw6J2BqcDz2l5VrKp_bzLHzxbFKXvV683Ti65rDyZmYBsbfdBP4Mo34LCQQmXzGanq__NUHXus/w266-h400/Postage+stamp1.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTvtqHfnoh-qwT5SOUigbHddFol4LUkdGrSDOynPZFg8FTAxojQHWkwinviqhwsqEiNY4tuam1i5j8F9Zy78Tez-izVaruAQzax5LDk8bp_uI6sACDKpCHs4e3-A5JiQGRRVJeEtJhkc/s1455/Postage+stamp2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="1455" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaTvtqHfnoh-qwT5SOUigbHddFol4LUkdGrSDOynPZFg8FTAxojQHWkwinviqhwsqEiNY4tuam1i5j8F9Zy78Tez-izVaruAQzax5LDk8bp_uI6sACDKpCHs4e3-A5JiQGRRVJeEtJhkc/w400-h266/Postage+stamp2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsHRvhK5KKRAXxFTyxBgiwSyF_hBSkyjswxezRCn4CnIn3yR4rJ2WOoe8xxEC9aVF2AAH2FwZrXHrcu0Rf0Od92Vat1rrnxA1Lvk325jg9_Xa0CzqBOzXTje3lhQ6RgvNosJLXMquaIc/s1455/Postage+stamp3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsHRvhK5KKRAXxFTyxBgiwSyF_hBSkyjswxezRCn4CnIn3yR4rJ2WOoe8xxEC9aVF2AAH2FwZrXHrcu0Rf0Od92Vat1rrnxA1Lvk325jg9_Xa0CzqBOzXTje3lhQ6RgvNosJLXMquaIc/w266-h400/Postage+stamp3.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had so much fun with the little squares, that I did one with leftover blues, browns, and neutral colors:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2L6zB0Yn7Dt25wtWl_T7znhbVgnJZ8mzyE__WGCsO3PQYmFG4k0diBMTzRCKkmuaTVjDMkdhbL7j32m5gEY79X0ICIPidvnbBRYZwf1Dhnh6JPvTrZtcXyNf8mKuR8FRCgJSnQW8m58/s1455/Postage+stamp4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2L6zB0Yn7Dt25wtWl_T7znhbVgnJZ8mzyE__WGCsO3PQYmFG4k0diBMTzRCKkmuaTVjDMkdhbL7j32m5gEY79X0ICIPidvnbBRYZwf1Dhnh6JPvTrZtcXyNf8mKuR8FRCgJSnQW8m58/w266-h400/Postage+stamp4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40p_SP4p4F9rxutAPw1PYBDv2qlZ62RrfsVXuDRdGbXqRW6-lMh75EeoLNcaG4vAhCBr2Lss5u10Ah55rr5wWrpWVNCDao67yoFaUgPU0VTVnQKrB5cZHfuNc9Pimsfb40aPNg45TuH8/s1455/Postage+stamp5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40p_SP4p4F9rxutAPw1PYBDv2qlZ62RrfsVXuDRdGbXqRW6-lMh75EeoLNcaG4vAhCBr2Lss5u10Ah55rr5wWrpWVNCDao67yoFaUgPU0VTVnQKrB5cZHfuNc9Pimsfb40aPNg45TuH8/w266-h400/Postage+stamp5.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The finished size came out to 34" x 40" (10 squares across by 14 squares down). Each individual square is about 3"x3". I just realized that's 140 squares in each blanket. It sounds like a lot, but when you're in the thick of it, it seems to sail by. The weaving in is a bit of a drag, but I think it's worth it for this waffle-y (new word) effect. <div><br /></div><div>On a side note, when I stacked them together, I thought they would make a really cute gift for twins. Anyway, I'll be listing these at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tillietulip?ref=profile_shopname" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> in the very near future. Happy Friday and bon weekend!</div>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-63487178822692851642021-01-13T15:15:00.011-05:002021-01-14T09:36:01.871-05:00Postage Stamp Baby Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjsgcbaDKXsshM5gVG8_vfOCOCpTZrcY6qpV7Mp67lTnNuebK529GVbjs-l6XCZyxzVmAQSpJzDXuUfsMcd9EqKfI1m0U1TgcCb2DboW7Nm0A7LwV7gJfYwP1WqaqgvbWDjVOYLXbhIM/s2048/DSC_8960.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjsgcbaDKXsshM5gVG8_vfOCOCpTZrcY6qpV7Mp67lTnNuebK529GVbjs-l6XCZyxzVmAQSpJzDXuUfsMcd9EqKfI1m0U1TgcCb2DboW7Nm0A7LwV7gJfYwP1WqaqgvbWDjVOYLXbhIM/w565-h344/DSC_8960.jpeg" width="565" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the leftovers from my uncle's blanket and worked up little, 2-round, <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-crochet-granny-square.html">granny squares</a>, and the <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-join-as-you-go.html">join-as-you-go</a> method.</p><p>To see if my lengths of yarn are long enough, I use the finger tip to elbow measuring method :) I hold the yarn between my thumb and index finger, pull it to my elbow and repeat 11 more times. This typically ensures I have enough yarn to complete two rounds of a granny square.</p><p>Somehow my first post was overwritten. I like to think it was the blog site, but it was my own user error. I have been away from this site for too long, and it shows!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJArUEtZWKCOQYRp091lHVEQRGr40TDw-aD8E8N2PlCQMdN_Ldj0rblmrNZAg7By0FrGSLU4Rt9HMDVUXoxYprqCIAH5dhZfXWxjTROhhcBdi0igj-ZZDVmm3r-lPf7Vf2-ynQWRS4Qc/s1455/Postage+Watermark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="970" height="573" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJArUEtZWKCOQYRp091lHVEQRGr40TDw-aD8E8N2PlCQMdN_Ldj0rblmrNZAg7By0FrGSLU4Rt9HMDVUXoxYprqCIAH5dhZfXWxjTROhhcBdi0igj-ZZDVmm3r-lPf7Vf2-ynQWRS4Qc/w381-h573/Postage+Watermark.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-47474176077203853702020-12-28T16:27:00.009-05:002020-12-28T20:42:46.356-05:00Special Christmas Gift<div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kvLF1p0jn9_yMreNAAq9BVolhVOXybHcoH5Z0htRP0QYaY9fdmpuMXVVGxNvladQ3l0Y-YOM-PX00E3WQoOXhvehAfN7oyx2XBtTl2I2g3r4_aLnszw57cXCj4CYoZDVAITFYsblddU/s1280/DSC_8936.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kvLF1p0jn9_yMreNAAq9BVolhVOXybHcoH5Z0htRP0QYaY9fdmpuMXVVGxNvladQ3l0Y-YOM-PX00E3WQoOXhvehAfN7oyx2XBtTl2I2g3r4_aLnszw57cXCj4CYoZDVAITFYsblddU/w400-h268/DSC_8936.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><br />My uncle - who has always been a healthy and active person - has been struggling with a whole mess of health problems these past several years stemming from an infection he got after a surgery. His lungs have been deteriorating to the point he needed a lung transplant. Thankfully (after months of testing) he was approved and shortly thereafter received a new lung. <div><br /></div><div>On his 5 month anniversary of receiving the lung, he went on a 5 mile hike! I'm sure it hasn't been easy, but he makes it look that way. He's such a strong person, and I'm so happy he is finally feeling as good as he does.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>For Christmas, I wanted to make him a blanket. Since I can't give him a big hug because of COVID-19, I'll let my blanket do the hugging :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I had lots of blues and greens in my stash, and since he and my aunt are so outdoorsy, I went with those in a random granny square pattern. The colors reminded me of the sea, sky and nature in general. I just kept mixing the colors until I had enough squares (great stash buster too). I think it came out quite nice.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone is having a happy holiday season. 2021 can't get here fast enough!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUb-2y__ggSNODEntd_vcBlQlOeTI5NoCDVVcn0XgmWNs91JhyphenhyphenDzn1F8D7l9JSBUIMzaMsnIjqgJ93UyKWOyXLXVs0lN8YwEsJSRJYjfm4N2NSqYrSFyXI9FmvVuXHAlNXm6WnBLAhLtI/s1280/DSC_8923.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUb-2y__ggSNODEntd_vcBlQlOeTI5NoCDVVcn0XgmWNs91JhyphenhyphenDzn1F8D7l9JSBUIMzaMsnIjqgJ93UyKWOyXLXVs0lN8YwEsJSRJYjfm4N2NSqYrSFyXI9FmvVuXHAlNXm6WnBLAhLtI/w486-h640/DSC_8923.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQrvXCU3UHKxe_2yaZjKMKOHF3ZbUwR7aFWFqaw5ledb9CHVqBReXLeEOOyVndOZPleh8xAwCg9VuG8uLkN_7iDznjX4SITlyKZVY2uwLHwpBPuxkA1smnVdZumW09ovW4jw5cgGeNvE/s1280/DSC_8929.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQrvXCU3UHKxe_2yaZjKMKOHF3ZbUwR7aFWFqaw5ledb9CHVqBReXLeEOOyVndOZPleh8xAwCg9VuG8uLkN_7iDznjX4SITlyKZVY2uwLHwpBPuxkA1smnVdZumW09ovW4jw5cgGeNvE/s320/DSC_8929.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfrMcMdSqeicvOaK7UMrLAmZAKF2vhbKlzj-enMUgNUiCtaax4MZ70cfiC46sIyGlN-Vnnb7ZEN0AyG21VM9Ry2jIEJZoVuO6KDyGHzbbK5ZI6rp2gEcmDzsrl-hpf9aXtVwxNVymVT4/s1280/DSC_8940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfrMcMdSqeicvOaK7UMrLAmZAKF2vhbKlzj-enMUgNUiCtaax4MZ70cfiC46sIyGlN-Vnnb7ZEN0AyG21VM9Ry2jIEJZoVuO6KDyGHzbbK5ZI6rp2gEcmDzsrl-hpf9aXtVwxNVymVT4/s320/DSC_8940.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkokXBgtUBGb2P94XwiCSmyYF86jmIR8UVPO8lnO9d6ygXNMXB-6M9BKbNfNTnCJ_Jc_v79G7TBHSitv2kehKQIYmQ3xonPm35e50TlXXTzbUrMUXu28upVOyii2JtXY-P37mhS7OURU/s1280/DSC_8925.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkokXBgtUBGb2P94XwiCSmyYF86jmIR8UVPO8lnO9d6ygXNMXB-6M9BKbNfNTnCJ_Jc_v79G7TBHSitv2kehKQIYmQ3xonPm35e50TlXXTzbUrMUXu28upVOyii2JtXY-P37mhS7OURU/s320/DSC_8925.jpeg" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This was my chaos. It was controlled chaos, but I'm sure this would make some crazy :) Reusable shopping bags and laundry baskets make great holders while you are working on a project. My current work in progress is a baby blanket with the scraps. Stop back to see how that turns out.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2x0cbuMpWW0bVzCBj-Y5g2RlMCVMpPglUMX_AS-9s1NLD3pKftH2_pjm3ReWr6YceKb4C3HJy12p32zvmtSQv_mNQ53w94zrMs4xv2U330X2Ued_hW0MAcdYBzX3AOmePIJepAc2XLE/s1280/DSC_8963.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2x0cbuMpWW0bVzCBj-Y5g2RlMCVMpPglUMX_AS-9s1NLD3pKftH2_pjm3ReWr6YceKb4C3HJy12p32zvmtSQv_mNQ53w94zrMs4xv2U330X2Ued_hW0MAcdYBzX3AOmePIJepAc2XLE/s320/DSC_8963.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-15567350085760353102019-02-04T11:11:00.000-05:002019-02-04T11:13:54.284-05:00Scrappy Pink Gradient Blanket<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5gMSuwE8JiMZteEJc3kMNlGxd7u7BX5ZeKaeuYwvVGKgUFnd-v4Ua9_gcmIcqcMrH2D2WaN3m2Wr-a754jxQ-AKSt95PL1E_ze1HLaVehEPFW86LY-DVPIdpvWfJ9nXP0BIVrZZKHn4/s1600/DSC_0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1133" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5gMSuwE8JiMZteEJc3kMNlGxd7u7BX5ZeKaeuYwvVGKgUFnd-v4Ua9_gcmIcqcMrH2D2WaN3m2Wr-a754jxQ-AKSt95PL1E_ze1HLaVehEPFW86LY-DVPIdpvWfJ9nXP0BIVrZZKHn4/s320/DSC_0007.jpg" width="226" /></a>I used some leftover skeins of various brands some new, some old, some discontinued to get this gently flowing pink granny afghan. Still working on the border, but thought I would post a couple of inspirational photos to use up yarn bits and never feel you can't mix brands.<br />
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I did 4 squares x 6 squares for this baby blanket. Each block with white border is 7"x7".<br />
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<br />laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-72361799957119596502018-12-04T16:58:00.001-05:002018-12-05T07:11:27.297-05:00Grey like the sky these days, but with a spot of sunshine.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very nice customer contacted me last month, and asked if I could create a new daisy blanket for her friend who is heading off to college next year. One of the reasons I like working with customers is because they sometimes push me in a different direction I might not go on my own. I love color, but I do enjoy the subdued shades as well. I think it turned out quite pretty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/06/to-beg-chain-ch-5-and-join-to-form.html" target="_blank">here for my daisy pattern</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was fun to work with her and meet someone new. I have been blessed to meet so many genuine and nice people over the years since I opened this little shop. I really enjoy that part.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hope every one is staying warm on this December day.</span>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-57845443852559817212018-02-08T21:04:00.001-05:002018-02-08T21:13:20.270-05:00Pop of Pink Granny Cowl<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I mentioned several months ago (OK, maybe last year) on Instagram, I finally have a granny cowl pattern to share with everyone. I've only worked it through in my head, so the written pattern hasn't been tested, but hopefully it is error-free. If not, please let me know, and I will revise when I can...it has been a busy 2018 already...work, kids, life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you enjoy it. I use mine every day in these winter months. After many washes, it has loosened quite a bit, but I like the look and coverage still. The pink one I just finished for my daughter :) She is a skier and it fits snugly over her face from neck to nose.</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Universal Classic Worsted Yarn</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px; vertical-align: 1px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(80% Acrylic, 20% Wool) 3.5 oz</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">A - 1 skein pink (light) (Universal)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">B - 1 skeins gumball (medium) (RH)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">C - 1 skeins pixie (dark) (RH)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">D - 1 skein aran or white (Universal)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>sl st</b> slip stitch </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>ch</b> chain </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>sc</b> single crochet </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>hdc</b> half double crochet </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>dc</b> double crochet </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>tr</b> triple crochet </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>dtr</b> double triple crochet </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>sk</b> skip </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>Rnd 1:</b> Ch 3 [counts as first dc here and throughout], 2dc into ring, ch 2, (3dc in ring, ch 2) 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Slip across remaining stitches to corner space.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><b>Rnd 3: </b>Join C in any corner space. Ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3dc) in same space (corner made), *3dc in next space, (3dc, ch2, 3dc)*. Repeat *to* 2 more times, 3dc, sl st into top of beginning ch 3. Slip across remaining stitches to corner space.</span></div>
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-14439857565149672352017-04-14T08:36:00.000-04:002017-04-14T08:36:22.651-04:00Feeling like summerI have been busy with a few custom blanket orders, but before things ramped up, I was working on this one...to me it says summer...sun, sky, water...bright and fun. Now if only the weather would catch up!<br />
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I used Red Heart's Minty, Turqua, Delft Blue, and a vintage brand soft yellowlaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-2409290160577382552017-02-14T16:07:00.001-05:002017-02-14T16:10:03.056-05:00Radiant Roses Blanket Complete!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I used approximately 1 skein of each color: Red Heart Super Saver (white, pretty in pink, petal pink, and glow worm). For this baby sized blanket, I did 4 squares x 4 squares. With the green border, the size was around 34" x 34".<br />
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I will try to put up a finished square pattern soon...the rose only pattern can be found <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/02/rose-for-rose-blanket.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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On a rainy Sunday, I am finishing a new blanket for a customer. It is one I created a few years ago based on a vintage blanket and my rose pattern <a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/02/rose-for-rose-blanket.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I will try to get a new post up with the last few rounds I used to make it into a granny square soon.<br />
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I used Red Heart's petal pink, pretty in pink, white and glow worm.<br />
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I hope it sends some color and sunshine your way. Happy Sunday!<br />
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<br />laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-40007596676298817872016-11-15T15:02:00.000-05:002016-11-15T15:02:48.352-05:00New custom orderI have been busy with work and a new custom order for a mom-to-be. She asked me to work up a granny square blanket using her bedding as inspiration. The bedding is a pretty pattern from Pottery Barn. I found a new pink yarn that I love and works really well. It's called Blush Pink from Big Twist Yarns. It is one of the prettiest pastel pinks out there.<br />
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<br />laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-12361713726039189802016-10-31T12:03:00.001-04:002016-10-31T12:26:32.322-04:00Happy Halloween!The trees are beautiful around these parts, and today we even have some much needed sunshine. Because we are a bit more rural in these parts, we had a street party on Saturday. The kids had a lot of fun. Hope everyone has a safe, happy, and spooky Halloween.<br />
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So many things have happened in the last year. My mother found out she had breast cancer, went through chemo, radiation, a lumpectomy, and beat it. Thank you Lord and my Mom for being such a trooper. One of the new items on my "to do" list is to make some hats for other women going through chemo. I'll try to post some photos when I can come up with some nice hats.<br />
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I have also been busy making some baby quilts and of course crocheting blankets like crazy. I did a lot of crocheting in waiting rooms during my Mom's appointments, and of course while sitting next to her in the chemo chair. For some reason, we were always the last ones to leave. I am grateful that she is now cancer free, and we hope to keep her that way!<br />
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Tomorrow I hope to send off the latest set to a lovely return customer who has requested a baby blanket in blues and grays with booties and a hat to match. I decided to knit the hat, because sometimes I just prefer a knitted hat. I like the tight stitches and "stretchy-ness" of a stockinette stitch.<br />
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I used Berroco Vintage Chunky yarns (Snow Day, Aquae, Minty, and Banana). The blanket is on the smaller side measuring 30"x 30". It's perfect for a car seat or tummy time. The yarn is so soft and warm. It was fun to use.<br />
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According to spitspotloves Facebook page, they are currently "writing the pattern" for this lovely daisy heart that has been available - for free - online for months. They should rename their shop spitspot loves to copy others for profit.<div>
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I am almost finished with a new pink daisy blanket I have been working on with a new customer over at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tillietulip?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. She is a breast cancer survivor and is including the blanket in a daisy themed basket for a silent auction. She sent me her logo:<br />
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Kudos to Instagram for removing my photo from the perpetrator's page! Sadly, I will have to start watermarking photos...laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-44670445751569065112015-09-08T10:11:00.001-04:002015-09-08T17:12:02.802-04:00I have been away for quite awhile! We are finally settling in after our move to the country (more of a forest really), and the kids are in school again. I will try to get back into the swing of posting on this blog.<br />
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I also have ulterior motives to start posting again as a fellow Etsian has informed me of a person across the pond who is <b><i>selling</i></b> my <b><i>free</i></b> daisy pattern and blanket design. I have informed this person that it is a copyrighted pattern as well as the fact that it is just rude and insulting to those of us who share our creativity. They have also copied and are using a photo from my blog. (Again, please do not pull my images from this site! They are my own intellectual property.) Thank you to all who have asked permission to link to this site, and to those who have noted credit to tillie tulip where credit is due.<br />
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I contacted the owner at spitspotloves.com and politely asked them to take down the pattern. I have not received a response. They are referring to it as the "lazy daisy". The only thing lazy about it is the person who has stolen the free pattern and is selling it for profit. Hopefully, they will find a conscience, do what is right, and stop selling others' designs. I left word on their Instagram feed (https://instagram.com/_spitspotloves/) as well, but have since been blocked. People never cease to amaze me.<br />
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Again, this pattern is FREE. Please help keep it that way.:<br />
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<a href="http://tillietulip.blogspot.com/2012/06/to-beg-chain-ch-5-and-join-to-form.html" target="_blank">Daisy tutorial</a><br />
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<br />laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10599340049392499012noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5309590390780214943.post-26842221134305662692014-04-21T10:02:00.000-04:002014-04-21T10:02:40.528-04:00Simple Blue Boy SetI'm back and trying to get into the swing of blogland again. I just finished up a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/196375511" target="_blank">blanket, hat, booty set</a> for a lovely customer in New York. She asked me to put together a simple blue and white set for a friend who just had a baby boy. It's nice to do simple and sweet sometimes. I used Caron One Pound white and light blue -- a simple 4 round granny square in light blue with a join-as-you-go edge in white. The booties are done using my favorite booty pattern over at Lion Brand. <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70225AD.html?noImages=" target="_blank">Click here for the pattern</a>.<div>
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I also included a plain blue fleece blankie that I added a <a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-crochet-a-reverse-single-crochet-stitch.html" target="_blank">reverse single crochet (or crab stitch) edge</a>. I think it's a nice little extra to have handy. You can never have too many little blankets with a new baby!</div>
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