This is not a crochet blog
So here is the pattern for the "Waves" blanket made in 17 shades of SCHEEPJES Cahlista. The initial is from @sunshineyalex and is inspired by a wall painting made by Schuyler Beecroft. There is a free version of the pattern here on the blog. We decided that 100% of sales profit from this pattern will... Continue Reading →
My new summer project in the making. It is still a WIP but I can give you a some information that you might find interesting. Crocheted in the one row mosaic crochet technique using SCHEEPJES Cahlista as I also told you in the previous post about this blanket. As you can see it is a... Continue Reading →
A new knitting pattern. A big loop that keeps you warm during the cold winter days. It is in fact a variation of 11 classic nordic knitting patterns and that is also why I call it the MIXTAPE loop. It is knitted in the round with a 3,50mm circular needle. As i knit kind of... Continue Reading →
So here is it. The first pattern in the "CONNECTED" series. Made in SCHEEPJES River washed with a Stone Washed border. Enough talking -let´s crochet! You can find more information about the pattern and the process here: Something new… WIP „Connected“ I’m gonna get myself CONNECTED If you want to go for a bigger version, just... Continue Reading →
As the world seems to be in crises and we are facing uncertain times it feels a little odd to write about a new project and the yarn I am going to use. But hey, we have to face this together and keep our heads up high. And maybe one or two of you can... Continue Reading →
So I got this yarn from my friends at SCHEEPJES. And what can I say. This is so far outside my comfort zone, that I thought this will be in my stash forever. I will never find any use for it. Do not get me wrong. It is a very, very good yarn but... Continue Reading →
Back to basic, to create something wearable. A crocheted item for people who do not like crocheted items. A handmade hat that doesn’t look handmade. Perfect fit. That was the goal. A hat that keeps you warm and is usable every day. It all started with a simple need. I needed a […]
"From Oolong to English Tea, Matcha, Saffron and Ginger, tea comes in many flavours and so do the exquisite knit & crochet projects featured in our new YARN Bookazine 8 Tea Room!" ...and guess what? My newest design "The Soulstorm blanket" is one of the 17 wonderful patterns in this issue. *blush*. I know I repeat... Continue Reading →
So here are the happy news. I am now officially a SCHEEPJES blogger. It is an honor, a privilege and a pleasure to be part of the gang. I feel like the little kid who has the opportunity to play with the squad of Barcelona F.C. or Manchester United, the amateur who all of a... Continue Reading →
So this is it. My first publication. I am really proud and honored and i feel pretty privileged that my design made it to the brand new SCHEEPJES YARN 7 - Reef. The book-a-zine is available at your Scheepjes Dealer and features 17 fantastic patterns of the most wonderful designers such as: CYPRESS TEXTILES, RED SPARROW CROCHET, THE GUY WITH... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 