This is not a crochet blog
Back in the mosaic crochet game! And for those of us who are not interested in the background story, here are the hardfacts: The pattern is using the mosaic technique. It is crocheted in 5 colors of the amazing Scheepjes Woolwise with a 4mm hook Size is adaptable, the original pattern is 160cm x 92cm... Continue Reading →
So its on... The SCHEEPJES Dawn Chorus Pick & Mix CKAL Experience starts today. Knitted Goldcrest scarf. First of all I want to thank each and everyone who was part of making this happen from the heart. The wonderful people of Scheepjes, testers, helping hands, mental support, technical specialists, media people and so on and... Continue Reading →
Finally I can present the Skulls & Anchor mosaic pattern. I decided to write this pattern in a different way and write down the motives separately. I hope that this gives you the possibility to use the motives in different ways and in different makes. For those of us who prefer to follow a pattern... Continue Reading →
Long time no see, but good things come to those who wait. Seems like after more than two years, I feel (almost) ready to release this pattern. https://instagram.com/p/CLMqH5CAEMR/ I wanted to try something new with this motives and tried to write the pattern in a way so you all can choose on your own how... Continue Reading →
A short story about the start of a crochet journey: My friend Johann, Crossfit Level ll coach and Krav Maga instructor was here in Sweden for a visit and as he has a CrossFit mindset which means that he has an open attitude towards learning new skills and is always up for a new challenge.... Continue Reading →
THREE.....TWO...... ONE...... GO, GO, GO, GO! The Landscape pattern is out there and the SCHEEPJES "Landscapes" Tunisian crochet Make a Long which will be going for 4 weeks has officially started. It will be running in the official Scheepjes Facebook groups where will get all the support you need: Official SCHEEPJES International Group - Facebook... Continue Reading →
We all are different, we all have our personal preferences and that also applies to our craft and the colors we like to choose for our projects. I am not sure if we always are aware of our choices and our very own color comfort zone. We choose yarn and colors that simply feel right... Continue Reading →
Back then, when it was autumn this project still was a WIP, it was still possible to sit outside and crochet even though it started to get quite chilly. Today we have a minus 9 degrees, the gras is covered in a thick layer of ice and snow and the project has become a fully... Continue Reading →
After all I could finish this massive blanket right to the start of the winter holidays here in Sweden. It has got the name "Heinz". This is not a cooperation with the american ketchup company. It happens that "Heinz" is the name of my father who always has been very supportive with all the choices... Continue Reading →
"It takes more time than expected" might be the phrase I used the most on this blog. And it is true. My bigger blanket projects take often much more time than estimated in the beginning. And I am not only talking about pure crochet time in a sense of hours you spend on your projects.... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 