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Tulip Border Motif – Spring Flower Colorwork Chart

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The motif is 45 stitches × 30 rows.

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The motif size:
Width: 18.75 cm Height: 10.00 cm

I created this tulip motif thinking about the bunches of tulips I always keep on my kitchen table. I love watching them slowly open and stretch toward the light — for me, they are pure spring. This design captures that quiet longing for warmth, fresh air, and new beginnings.

The motif is designed as a calm, steady repeat — perfect for borders on sweaters, tote bags, baby blankets, or home décor projects. The shapes are clear and contrast-friendly, making it beginner-to-intermediate friendly and beautiful in simple 2–3 color combinations.

It works especially well in DK weight wool for sweaters, or cotton blends for tote bags and interior projects. Choose colors with good contrast to let the tulip shape bloom clearly in your knitting.

A little garden to knit, row by row 🌷

Examples of the final motif size knitted with different knitting tensions

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Gauge (Tension) Width (cm / in) Height (cm / in)
24 sts × 30 rows 19 cm / 7.4" 10 cm / 3.9"
22 sts × 32 rows 20 cm / 8.1" 9 cm / 3.7"
29 sts × 34 rows 16 cm / 6.1" 9 cm / 3.5"
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