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The Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket by Eugen Beugler is an elegant lace baby blanket featuring tiny rosebud motifs surrounded by a decorative border of knitted tulips.
Originally published by Fiber Trends, this heirloom-style design combines delicate lace with fine yarn to create a special-occasion baby blanket. The pattern includes both written and charted lace instructions.
Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket at a Glance
Pattern: Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket (CH51)
Designer: Eugen Beugler
Publisher: Fiber Trends
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Blanket
Yarn Weight: Fingering
Yardage: About 1,100 yards / 1,006 meters
Needle Size: US 4 / 3.5 mm
Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Finished Size: About 32 × 36 inches / 81 × 91 cm
Construction: One-piece rectangular blanket
Lace Instructions: Written and charted
Pattern Availability: Paid pattern
About the Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket
Designed by Eugen Beugler, Tulips & Rosebuds is an heirloom-style knitted baby blanket built around two delicate floral ideas.
Small rosebud motifs decorate the center of the blanket, while a much more elaborate tulip lace design creates the surrounding border.
The combination gives the blanket an ornate appearance without relying on multiple yarn colors. The flowers are created through the structure of the knitted lace itself.
A Floral Lace Baby Blanket
Floral lace is the defining feature of this design. Instead of adding flowers after the blanket is finished, the rosebuds and tulips emerge as part of the knitted fabric.
The center uses repeating rosebud motifs, while the border introduces the larger tulip lace sections that give the blanket its distinctive frame.
This makes Tulips & Rosebuds especially appealing to knitters who enjoy lace patterns with recognizable botanical motifs.
Written and Charted Instructions
The original pattern provides the lace instructions in both written and charted form.
This is useful because knitters approach lace in different ways. Some prefer following symbols visually on a chart, while others find row-by-row written directions easier to track.
Whichever method you prefer, it is worth using stitch markers and checking your stitch count regularly when working a large lace project.
Finished Blanket Size
The published finished size is approximately:
32 × 36 inches / approximately 81 × 91 cm
This creates a generously sized baby blanket while still keeping the project considerably smaller than a full-size adult throw.
Yarn Requirements
The original pattern calls for approximately:
1,100 yards / 1,006 meters of fingering-weight yarn
Fine yarn helps preserve the definition of the lace motifs and contributes to the delicate appearance of the finished blanket.
When substituting yarn, consider not only the yarn weight but also how well the fiber holds lace definition after washing and blocking.
Needles and Gauge
The published needle size is:
US 4 / 3.5 mm
The listed gauge is:
24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Your individual needle size may need adjustment to achieve the intended gauge and fabric.
Knitting Skills Used
This is a lace project rather than a basic beginner blanket. Helpful skills include:
- Comfortable knit and purl stitches
- Reading written lace instructions or charts
- Yarn overs
- Lace increases and decreases
- Keeping track of repeating stitch patterns
- Checking stitch counts regularly
- Blocking knitted lace
Knitters new to lace may find it helpful to practice a smaller lace swatch before beginning the full blanket.
Blocking Makes a Difference
Lace often looks very different immediately after it comes off the needles. Careful blocking helps open the eyelets and allows the floral motifs and border to become more visible.
Always follow the care instructions for your chosen yarn and avoid stretching the finished fabric beyond what the fiber can comfortably support.
Important Pattern Update
Fiber Trends has published corrections and updated information for this pattern. Ravelry notes that stitch counts for the Tulip Border section were updated in November 2022. If you are knitting this blanket, use the current official pattern and check the designer/publisher's latest errata rather than relying on an older copy found elsewhere online.
Is the Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket Free?
No. The official Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket (CH51) is currently a paid knitting pattern.
Older pages around the web have sometimes described or redistributed this design as a free pattern. However, the current official listing from Fiber Trends is a paid pattern.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted lace charts, written row-by-row instructions, or pattern PDF.
Get the Original Tulips & Rosebuds Pattern
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Pattern credit: Tulips & Rosebuds Baby Blanket (CH51) was designed by Eugen Beugler and published by Fiber Trends. Pattern pricing, availability, errata, and technical information are controlled by the publisher and may change over time.
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Before You Start
If you choose the original Tulips & Rosebuds pattern, download or purchase the current official version rather than relying on an old copy circulating elsewhere. Check the latest Fiber Trends corrections, then confirm the yarn, gauge, needle size, stitch counts, and finished measurements before casting on.
