Tulips Triangular Shawl and Square Baby Blanket in SweetGeorgia Cashsilk Lace and Superwash Worsted - Downloadable PDF

Tulips Triangular Shawl and Square Baby Blanket – Knitting Pattern by Emily Wessel for SweetGeorgia Yarns

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Emily Wessel for SweetGeorgia Yarns offers two beautifully coordinated projects in one: a Triangular Shawl and a Square Baby Blanket. Both designs share the same signature motif — rows of symmetrically arranged tulips marching elegantly along the edge — making this pattern a versatile and visually striking addition to any knitter's library. Whether you are drawn to the delicate drape of a lace shawl or the cozy warmth of a baby blanket, this pattern delivers a refined, heirloom-quality result.

Design Overview

Tulips Triangular Shawl

The Tulips Triangular Shawl is knit in rows of increasing length, growing outward from a central starting point. The tulip motifs line up in beautifully symmetrical ranks along the edge, creating a striking decorative border that frames the finished shawl. The triangular silhouette is a classic shawl shape that drapes gracefully over the shoulders and is suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.

• Yarn: 2 skeins of SweetGeorgia Yarns Cashsilk Lace in Black Plum
• Fiber content: 45% cashmere, 55% silk
• Yardage: 400 yd / 365 m per 1.9 oz / 55 g skein
• Gauge: 24 stitches and 30 rows per 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
• Yarn weight: Lace

The Cashsilk Lace blend is particularly well suited to this project. Cashmere contributes an exceptional softness and a subtle halo, while silk adds luminosity, drape, and strength to the fine yarn. Together, these fibers allow the lace motifs to open up beautifully after blocking, which is an essential finishing step for any lace knitting project. Blocking lace knitting involves wetting or steaming the finished piece and pinning it to shape so that the yarn relaxes and the open stitch patterns become fully defined and visible.

Tulips Square Baby Blanket

The Tulips Square Baby Blanket uses the same tulip border motif but renders it in a warmer, more substantial yarn, making it an ideal gift for a new baby. The square format is a practical and classic shape for a baby blanket, providing even coverage and a tidy, finished appearance.

• Yarn: 6 skeins of SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted in Goldmine
• Fiber content: 100% Superwash wool
• Yardage: 200 yd / 183 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows per 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking
• Yarn weight: Worsted

The Superwash Worsted in Goldmine is a practical and beautiful choice for a baby item. The superwash treatment means the finished blanket can be machine washed, an important consideration for baby gifts. The worsted weight creates a denser, warmer fabric than the lace version, and the tulip motifs take on a bolder, more graphic quality at this scale.

Techniques and Skills Required

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty. Knitters should be comfortable working from charts and have some experience with lace knitting before beginning. The following specific techniques are required or used throughout the pattern:

• Lace knitting from charts: The tulip motifs are presented in chart form, requiring the knitter to read and follow a visual grid of symbols representing different stitches and actions. Chart reading is a fundamental skill for lace knitting and allows complex repeating patterns to be communicated efficiently.
• Provisional cast on: