Today the second half of the blue tit chart has been published and all those beautiful birds that you have given life to with your stitches can begin to fly! How are you getting on? If you'd like to share your WIP, you can post your photo in Scheepjes Dutch and International Facebook Groups. Below… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 3 – We’re Flying!
Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 2 – Chart Release
Today Scheepjes release Part 1 of the blue tit chart and the bonus charts, so whenever you complete your cushion front you can begin stitching your chosen motif. Exciting! Scheepjes decided to publish the blue tit design in two parts; this week you'll get the right hand side with the bird's body and head, next… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 2 – Chart Release
Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 1: Fledging
Today the Blue Tit Cushion pattern is released and we're off on our CKAL adventure! You can find the Part 1 pattern files posted in the Dutch & International Facebook Groups and also on Scheepjes Website. You can then select your preferred language and choose from crochet or knitting. Even if you're raring to go,… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 1: Fledging
Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 3: The Embroidery Stitches
Previous Tips & Tricks posts covered prepping our materials, knitting double stranded, making a gauge swatch, blocking, and what to do if you need to adjust your tension. In this final post before the CKAL begins next Wednesday, I'll be giving some tips regarding the embroidery stitches we'll use to create the bird design. Our… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 3: The Embroidery Stitches
Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 2: Tension, Gauge & Blocking
At the end of my previous post I suggested knitting or crocheting a gauge swatch (or a tension square, whatever you prefer to call it) with your Scrumptious yarn. Not only to check that your cushion front and back will end up the right size; this little piece of fabric is ideal for practising our… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 2: Tension, Gauge & Blocking
Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 1: Prepping Materials, Swatching & Knitting Double Stranded
We're on countdown. Only 1 week to go before the Blue Tit Cushion CKAL (Crochet- or Knit-A-Long) begins! Scheepjes release Tips & Tips today, which is essential reading before you even pick up a hook or needle. I would also suggest visiting my previous post Dawn Chorus CKAL Blue Tit Cushions - Good to Know,… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Tips & Tricks Part 1: Prepping Materials, Swatching & Knitting Double Stranded
Dawn Chorus CKAL: Bonus Charts!
The Design Process Designing the cross stitch and duplicate stitch motifs for the Blue Tit Cushions for Scheepjes Dawn Chorus CKAL (that's a knit- or a crochet-a-long), was tremendous fun. I had an initial image of the flying blue tit in mind and laid down the outline on a chart. Then numerous yarns were experimented… Continue reading Dawn Chorus CKAL: Bonus Charts!
Blue Tit Cushion Kit Unboxing & Kit 3 Giveaway!
Scheepjes Dawn Chorus CKAL (Crochet-or-Knit Along) Part 2, begins on 17 April and Blue Tit Cushion kits are now on sale via Scheepjes retailers. Before parting with your hard earned cash, perhaps you'd like a bit more info and to take a peek inside? Back when the Scheepjes team & I were planning the project,… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Kit Unboxing & Kit 3 Giveaway!
Dawn Chorus CKAL – Blue Tit Cushions Good to Know
Before we start the CKAL, I’ve put together some general information that’s good to know about making the cushions as well as answering a few questions that popped up in the Dutch and International Facebook groups. It seems that the choice of knitting or crocheting has given some of you a dilemma! Hopefully this info will help you to… Continue reading Dawn Chorus CKAL – Blue Tit Cushions Good to Know
Welcome!
If you arrived here because you're joining in the Scheepjes Dawn Chorus CKAL (that's a Knit- or Crochet-a-Long), a big welcome to the flock! What a privilege it was when Scheepjes asked me to be one of the three CKAL designers. The first design to be released, the Goldcrest Scarf (Kit 1), was created by… Continue reading Welcome!
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