Tatsiana from LillaBjorn’s Crochet World has created this gorgeous muted version of my Summer in Swanage blanket. It is called Birthday in Malmö, and I LOVE it! When Tatsiana first asked me if she could make (and blog about) a more serene version of Summer in Swanage, I was so excited. I am a big fan of her work and her colourways are always serene and stunning.
Birthday in Malmö – Photos by lillabjorncrochet.com
I cannot tell you how happy I felt when I saw her completed blanket, and when I read about the inspiration behind her colours, I could almost feel the sea spray hitting my face.
If you would like to recreate Tatsiana’s blanket, you will need 2 things:
Yarn Packs for Birthday in Malmö and Summer in Swanage
I know many of you prefer the more muted shades of Birthday in Malmö to the vibrancy of Summer in Swanage, so Tatsiana and I are excited to tell you that you can now buy yarn packs for Birthday in Malmö from Wool Warehouse. The yarn packs include a written-only version of the pattern, modified to reflect the colours and yardages that Tatsiana used to create Birthday in Malmö. Summer in Swanage yarn packs are also available from Wool Warehouse and Deramores.
I’m curious…which one speaks to you? Subtle and Serene, or Crazy Colourful? How would you colour in your beach scene?
Actually… don’t tell me, show me! You can find a blank colouring-in template for Summer in Swanage/Birthday in Malmö HERE. We should totally have a little competition…
Update: We DID have a competition and you can see the entries (and winner) HERE.
I would like to thank Tatsiana for allowing me to create a colour pack using her wonderful interpretation. If you aren’t following Tatsiana’s work yet, you are missing out! I suggest that you grab a cup of coffee and stalk her online. You can find her on her Website, Ravelry and Instagram. Her work is absolutely amazing (especially her overlay crochet).
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Ann Marie Mallan says
I chose the Birthday in Malmo design andI purchased the kit containing the yarn and paper pattern from Wool Warehouse..When it arrived I checked the colours supplied were named in the pattern. Disappointed to find once I had began to crochet the colours supplied did not match the Birthday in Malmo version I had purchased
Jenny Lowman says
Hi Ann Marie.
I am sorry to hear this! Who did you purchase the kit from? We suggest you contact the supplier of the colours are incorrect and not as advertised.
BW
Jenny
Ann Marie Mallan says
Hi I have contacted the supplier it turns out the wool supplied were the correct colours named in the patter. However the colours look totally different than the photograph on the pattern
Jenny Lowman says
Ah I see! Sadly photographs can often look different on screens and monitors etc. I have made this blanket for my better half, and it does look fabulous in the flesh once worked up. Super cosy too!
BW
Jenny
sara says
a silly question – but why do you use double yarn in the Swanage blanket? Doesn’t it make it too heavy. Why not use a smaller crochet hook? I’m obviously a novice…..
Dedri Uys says
I chose to use two strands because I like the weight of the finished blanket using 2 strands. It yields the same weight as using worsted weight/aran yarn. It is not too heavy in my opinion. You can use a single strand and a smaller hook, but your blanket will be much smaller.
Ellen says
I love this blanket so much. They are both so beautiful. I’m partial to the bright colors though. It’s just so sunny and happy!
Alison McDonough says
I just purchased her color pack from Wool Warehouse. Although I love both versions, the more muted one reminds me of my favorite beach during the fall (my favorite time to be there). I can’t wait to get started! Thank you for the great free pattern!
Rose says
this is absolutely beautiful.
I love the blue one. And i think the idea is great!
Rose, xx
Cindy says
Just love it when my two favorite designers join forces!
Dedri Uys says
Awwwww
Mary says
Those are so pretty! I think I’m liking the summer one more. :)