The large size blanket: Stone Washed XL + River Washed XL

Scheepjes CAL 2018 to start 12 September!
Have you heard the news yet? The new Scheepjes Crochet Along is going to start very very very soon....the kick-off is on the 12th of September! I'm so excited. It's such an amazing community event that allows you to crochet along with so many other enthusiastic crocheters in the official Scheepjes Facebook group. It's just wonderful to read about everyone's experiences and see the projects grow week by week. Do you plan to join in? If so, I'll give you all the details below, but not before I've sung the praises of the CAL's super talented and dedicated designer Dedri from Lookatwhatimade.

The Designer
Some of you may already be very familiar with Dedri's work. A few years ago she designed the gorgeous Sophie's Universe blanket that you can still come across on social media on a regular basis. This blanket design encouraged so many crocheters to step out of their crochet comfort zone and try new stitches and work on a relatively large project.

Sophie's Universe in Scheepjes Cotton 8
I'm sure that will be the case again with her stunning new design: the Ubuntu blanket. It's a hexagonal blanket with a large star at its centre. I guess you'll be wondering about the name. This is how Dedri explains why she chose this name: "The word Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning “humanity towards others” or “I am because we are”. Through Crochet-alongs, I have found a community that constantly reminds me of the essence of Ubuntu: connection, community, and mutual caring for all. We wanted to honour and celebrate that in this CAL, both in the design and how we choose to engage with each other as we embark on this journey." It is so wonderful that this project is not just about getting your yarn out and working towards the finished product. It's about engagement, so it might be a good idea to become a member of the official Facebook group for connection, support, inspiration and fun! You'll find the relevant links below.

 Details: Kits, Blanket photos, Timeline, etc. Now it's time to give you all the details on the CAL, starting with information about the kits (all the yarn you need to make the blanket with a few free gifts thrown in) and lots of photos! You can buy kits for 3 different sized blankets: *Small Kit: 120 x 104cm in Cotton 8 yarn.
*Medium Kit: 151 x 131cm in Stone Washed.
*Large Kit: 192 x 167cm in Stone Washed XL & River Washed XL
All kits contain an official Ubuntu CAL label and button, and a set of vintage stitch markers.
The large and medium kit also contain a beading loom and everything you need to make a friendship bracelet designed especially for this CAL by Dedri herself.
See the links below to order your kit!

Medium size in Stone Washed
Small size in Cotton 8. Look at those details!
Have you been able to make a choice yet? I really love the largest size (see photo at the beginning of this post) because the texture is so pronounced. I've you'd like to browse the 3 different kits and perhaps buy one, you'll find them here.
Kits are available from:
WoolWarehouse (international shipping)*
Deramores (international shipping)*
Knotty House (Canada)*
Other Scheepjes retailers

When?
The CAL will begin on Wednesday the 12th of September and will run for 12 weeks, ending the beginning of December. Kits will be available from 22 August. Be quick, they sell out fast.
How?
Each pattern piece will be made available as a downloadable pdf on Wednesdays 13:00 Dutch time / 12:00 UK time. You can access these from the official Scheepjes Facebook Group or via the Scheepjes website.

I'll leave you with another beautiful shot of the blanket and Dedri's lovely words on crochet:

"Crochet is more than a craft. It is a lifesaving panacea, a necessary creative outlet, a calming tool and a rewarding passion. Sometimes, all we need is a little ball of yarn and a crochet hook to make us happy."


Medium size in Stone Washed

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