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Published on March 30, 2022

Scheepjes YARN Bookazine, Issue 13: Wadden

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Looking for something new to crochet? Scheepjes Yarns has released their latest issue of YARN bookazine *, and it is so lush. Find this issue here at WoolWarehouse (affiliate link). Scroll down to the end of this post for a special walk down memory lane all about the contributions I have made to YARN Bookazine. I sincerely enjoy each and every project. The themes are well thought out and the issues are always stunning and engaging. I flip through them often, as if they were magazines!

WADDEN is this issue’s theme, so the strong, beachy colors – beautiful blues, greens, red – are cool, warm, and inviting. Perfect projects to bring out on a day to the shore..

My contribution to YARN, Issue 13 is a blanket named “Surf and Turf.” I combined a few different scale chevron motifs depicting sea and shore, a playful yellow polka dot motif, and a red and white lighthouse border to create this design.

Inspiration: The Wadden Shoreline

The Wadden Sea is located in the southeastern part of the North Sea. It lies between the coast of northwestern continental Europe and the range of low-lying Frisian Islands, forming a shallow body of water with tidal flats and wetlands.

Isn’t this the loveliest texture? Getting inspiration for the chevron blocks was easy.

Another gorgeous aerial photo, showing the wavy quality of the landscape. The shallow water showcases the sands beautifully.

And the Bornrif lighthouse, on Ameland, which is an island in the Wadden Sea, inspired the addition of red and white in that blue and sandy seascape palette.

Work in Progress

I started and stopped these motifs dozens of times, making sure the math and gauge would work out among all of the different textures, and ensuring all of the blocks were square and the same size.

The polka dot square is such a hoot! I just loved working this one up, and I used a little hand-drawn chart to make sure the spots aligned just perfectly.

This piece came together pretty roughly at first while I worked out where each motif would go, and how I would rotate them to add visual interest.

As you can also see in this photo, I was trying to figure out which shade of yellow would work best with the other colors.

And here is the final product, blocking on my foam interlocking mats. So satisfying!

Another angle, I couldn’t help but take many photos, but these are only a few. The pop of yellow is so cheery!

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Surf and Turf Blanket

“All the textures and patterns of the Wadden are here: waves, a bold red and white border inspired by lighthouses, and spots representing sea buckthorn berries. Make an easycare blanket equally ready for a country picnic, a beach BBQ, or simply to add a touch of the coast to your home.” – From the Project Ravelry Page

Materials

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% Premium Acrylic (Anti Pilling); 100g/300m) Shop Scheepjes Colour Crafter Yarn (affiliate) or find a Scheepjes retailer near you!

  • Yarn A: 1019 Texel x 4 balls
  • Yarn B: 1003 Middelburg x 2 balls
  • Yarn C: 1302 Dokkum x 2 balls
  • Yarn D: 2017 Verviers x 4 balls
  • Yarn E: 2010 Hasselt x 2 balls
  • Yarn F: 1710 Ermelo x 2 balls
  • Yarn G: 1114 Eindhoven x 1 ball
  • Yarn H: 1010 Amsterdam x 1 ball
  • Yarn I: 1001 Weert x 1 ball

4mm crochet hook

Project Details

  • MEASUREMENTS: 155 X 155CM (61 X 61in) after blocking
  • GAUGE/TENSION: Tension is not critical for this project, but different measurements may result in different yarn amounts needed.
  • SKILL LEVEL: Advanced

More Gorgeous Projects in this Issue

There are a couple of projects that I fell in love with in this issue, and I thought I would share them!

The Hollander Cycle Set

By Jellina Verhoeff (Ravelry Project Page)

The Scheepjes Legacy yarn is gorgeous, and it works so well with this lovely basket decoration pattern. For a picnic, or to carry shopped knick-knacks, this pretty cotton bag is adaptable to any size basket, and the pretty lace trim lends a wonderful touch.

The Ebb and Flow Cardigan

By Christina Hadderingh (Ravelry Project Page)

This sweater works up quick in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey* ,

My Past YARN Bookazine Projects

When I joined the Scheepjes Bloggers Team, I started contributing to their biannual publication, the YARN Bookazine. Since the thirteenth issue has just been released, I thought I would take a little walk down memory lane, and reminisce over my quirky YARN blanket design submission collection. This collection starts with Issue 7. If you’d like to see the projects from Issues 3-6, head to this blog post and scroll down to the bottom for my first memory lane walk!

To find these titles, please browse this page of Scheepjes Publications (affiliated) and you can find all of the issues of YARN there.

Here we go – enjoy!

YARN 7, Reef

There are so many beautiful projects in this issue. Look at the incredible cover – is it Summer yet??

Surftime Blanket

“A crazy mix of diverse patterns combining three-dimensional and flat stitches. This design takes the humble granny square to its extreme.” From Ravelry

I worked on this piece while in Amsterdam for the Scheepjes Bloggers’ Meetup. The motifs and border were so much fun to design! I do have overpack-itis, and I packed some Colour Crafter yarn with me so I could at least have a little play with the motif design for my ocean-inspired blanket during my airport layover time, and my hotel room down-time. It was a blast!

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YARN 8, Tea Room

This issue features stunning designs – something for everyone, ranging from elegant to playful – mixed in with delightful articles all centered on the tea room theme – including a selection of ten glorious tea rooms, sure to end up on your bucket list.

Oolong Blanket

And a stylized shot of my contribution – can’t get enough of this one! The shapes of Oolong are really why I love crochet design. Bringing together those panels was such a delight for me. I live for the geometry of it all!

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YARN 9, Now Age

What an honor to design a blanket for this fresh and stunning issue. Plus, just feast your eyes on all of the top notch designs featured on the cover. So much beauty! Not to mention the incredible models. This was really a fantastic issue. I recommend diving into your own copy! You will certainly find something you’d love to make within its pages.

Floral Eclipse Throw

This blanket works up quick in Cahlista yarn – an aran weight cotton. Aren’t the lacy floral motifs delightful?

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Yarn 10, The Colour Issue

The Colour Issue is a celebration of 10 issues of YARN and the perfect salute to color. If you’ve followed my work for any length of time, you know that I am color obsessed, so when Scheepjes told me that they were coming out with a color issue, I jumped for joy! I mean just look at the cover.

Technicolour Dream Blanket

 “A combination of geometric shapes and a pompom trim create a kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes. Throw this celebration of colour over a sofa, bed or chair to instantly uplift the mood in any room!” – From Ravelry

It was so much fun to design this blanket and choose the colors for it. What a real dedication to COLOR this project is! Mixing the colors and creating the layout was a delight, and it is so simple, but comes together to make something beautiful.

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YARN 12, Romance

According to the Scheepjes Facebook page, this issue “pays tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements of the 19th century and is divided into four enthralling chapters inspired by renowned muses Lizzie Siddal, Fanny Eaton, Annie Miller and Effie Gray.” This edition is a stunner! The patterns in the bookazine are top notch, but I also enjoyed perusing through the issues and reading the creative interviews and articles.

Morris Blanket

This blanket design pays homage to the equal parts intricate and whimsical wallpaper of William Morris. Choosing the bright, unexpected colors and creating the lace and trellis panels was a delight, and I know you will enjoy the construction.

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Thank you all for walking down memory lane with me and indulging me on my look back through these designs! I hope you check out the Wadden Issue and give the Surf and Turf Blanket a heart, a comment, queue it up, or just generally show some love. It means a lot to me 🙂

Don’t forget to add your project to Ravelry also – this helps loads! That way more folks can find the issues and they can imagine the projects in new ways. Inspire someone today!

Happy crafting! Love you!

Rachele C.