The Lovers Tarot Blanket

A Gothic Romance in Two Colours of Yarn. Rooted in tarot symbolism and Victorian gothic folklore, The Lovers represents eternal devotion, duality, and cosmic balance. Featuring twin crowned skeletons entwined beneath full moon skies, radiant northern stars, and blooming Tudor roses, this heirloom tapestry blanket brings timeless storytelling to your crochet hook. Drawn as artwork first, mathematically charted second: Every curve, petal, and contour has been illustrated by hand and verified down to the individual stitch before publication to ensure flawless readability in yarn. -------------------------------------------------- PATTERN SPECIFICATIONS: -------------------------------------------------- • Technique: Overlay Mosaic Crochet (worked flat on the Right Side only, no turning). • Skill Level: Intermediate. • Grid Size: 199 stitches wide × 271 rows tall (53,929 total stitches). • Colour Work: Only ONE colour used per row; alternating every row. No messy bobbins, no intarsia carrying, and no loose ends to weave in! • Finished Dimensions (Approx.): - Worsted / Aran (#4) with 4.5 mm hook: 50" × 60" (126 × 153 cm) — Recommended - DK / Light Worsted (#3) with 4.0 mm hook: 40" × 49" (101 × 125 cm) - Chunky / Bulky (#5) with 6.0 mm hook: 66" × 77" (168 × 197 cm) -------------------------------------------------- WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR DOWNLOAD: -------------------------------------------------- 1. Complete Row-by-Row Written Instructions: Rows 0 through 265 written out in full standard US terminology with convenient progress checkboxes [ ]. 2. Full Master Vector Overview Chart: The complete 199 × 271 grid charted on a single high-resolution vector page for effortless zooming on tablets/phones. 3. Four Large-Print Quadrant Charts: Enlarged top-left, top-right, bottom-left, and bottom-right quadrant charts with clear row numbering and drop-down dc 'X' markings for comfortable lap stitching. 4. Exact Yarn Yardage Tables: Calculated formulas for both colors in DK, Worsted, and Chunky weights. 5. Technique Primer & Stitch Key: The golden rules of overlay mosaic crochet (blo sc, flo dc, border stitches). Dedicated maker support included. If you ever have questions before you start or while you stitch, reach out anytime!