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Hey, you! Thanks so much for stopping in. Today I want to share another project that I have in the works: My own hula hoop mandala! First, let’s look back at my inspiration: The Trinity Mandalas.

Remembering the Trinity Mandala MAL

If you remember my recent post regarding hula hoop mandalas, I am completely obsessed. It all started with the Trinity Mandala MAL hosted by Scheepjes – genius pattern by Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell. I made six hula hoops with that mandala pattern.

The original pattern called for Catona* which is a thin cotton, but I resized the pattern by using 3 strands of Colour Crafter* (check out how I get 3 strands from just 1 ball of yarn). I basically worked the mandala pattern until it reached the size I needed to stretch it over my hula hoop.

New Yarn Arrival!

Okay, so needless to say, after making Esther’s mandala into a hula hoop decoration, I knew I had to make a pattern of my own for this purpose. Enter Scheepjes new yarn, Chunky Monkey*! You ever have a thought in mind to make something, but you’re just waiting for the right yarn to come along (because NOTHING in your stash will work, right?? lol)

Well this was me, and when Chunky Monkey came out, I knew it was the perfect yarn and timing for me to have a yarny play, and create a hula hoop mandala. Here’s my sweet bowl of Chunky Monkey, care of Scheepjes – squeeeee!

Side note, if you haven’t seen this yarn yet, check it out. Super squooshy, and the color range is out of this world.

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Head to WoolWarehouse to shop Chunky Monkey through my affiliate link – this helps support my work at no extra cost to you! Or head to a Scheepjes Retailer near you.

Anti-Pilling and Super Squooshy

If only you could reach through your screen and squish this yarn. It’s very springy, and the stitch definition is fantastic. Plus a huge bonus: it is anti-pilling. How cool is that? So this will be good for garments and well-used blankets also. You know when you make a sweater and the underarm gets all messy over time as you wear it? With the anti-pilling properties, you don’t have to worry about picking off those pesky little fuzz-balls.

More Inspiration: My Namaste Chunky Pattern

Do you know about my Namaste Chunky meditation rug/blanket design? Here is a link to the blog post!

And here’s a pic of what the Namaste Chunky blanket looks like. I used very chunky yarns for it, and doubled, tripled, and quadrupled some to get the chunky effect. This was really a stash buster project, but now I am updating it to make a new hula hoop mandala design. YAY!

The hula hoops I have are 30in, and I am just crossing my fingers that it will be a perfect fit for the new design. You can buy a dozen of these hula hoops on Amazon very economically, and it will be a great way to stock up inventory for a Fall craft show. Wall decor mandalas are super popular right now and they are so visually calming. I should know! When my obsession hit, I had 3 of them on my living room wall in no time!

Hula Hoop Mandala Design WIP

So I wanted to show you a sneak peek of the reworking of my Namaste Chunky pattern in the Chunky Monkey yarn – the yarn name even has the word “chunky” in it – the absolute perfect yarn for this project. It was meant to be!

I am really loving this design already! Eventually I think a kit will be in order, but for now, just a yarny play will do.

Sometimes when I am just working up some design basics and getting all the kinks out, I will work a tiny bit of each round – just a repeat or so – to see if I need to tweak anything in the previous rounds. It kind of lets me know what’s coming so I can make adjustments along the way before working the whole thing. Those rounds get real long, real fast!

I can’t wait to have some time to work on this hula hoop mandala pattern for you all. Of course it will be a freebie! Stay tuned.

Thanks again for stopping in to see what I’m working on. Hope you have a great weekend, and get some hooky in!

Happy crafting, as always,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Namaste Mandala is a beautiful design that you can make for a 36in hula hoop with Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Yarn*. You can make this project with many colors as I have used, or even make it in a solid color for a different effect. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy making Namaste Mandala as much as I did!

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Related Links

• (ETSY / RAVELRY) Find this pattern in a convenient condensed PDF file
• More info on the Chunky Monkey Yarn used for this piece
• Progress pics of the Namaste Mandala
• The Final FO Reveal of the Namaste Mandala

Yarn

Scheepjes “Chunky Monkey” (100% Premium Acrylic, 100g/116m) – ONE EACH

• Yarn A: 1829 Teal
• Yarn B: 1034 Baby Blue
• Yarn C: 1068 Turquoise
• Yarn D: 2012 Deep Turquoise
• Yarn E: 1082 Mayflower
• Yarn F: 1001 White
• Yarn G: 1828 Grape

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Notions & Sizing

• US Size 5mm hook
• Measurements Finished piece measures 36in stretched onto a 36in hula hoop

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

• 2dccl all in st/sp indicated:* yo insert hook, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook, rep from * 1 time, yo, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
• 3dccl all in st/sp indicated:* yo insert hook, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook, rep from * 2 times, yo, draw yarn through all 4 lps on hook
• 2trcl all in st/sp indicated:* yo 2 times, insert hook, yo, draw up lp, (yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yo, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
• 3trcl all in st/sp indicated:* yo 2 times, insert hook, yo, draw up lp, (yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 2 times, yo, draw yarn through all 4 lps on hook
• 4dc-popcorn make 4 dc in st/sp indicated, drop lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first dc, grab lp, pull lp through to front of work to make popcorn
• 4tr-popcorn make 4 tr in st/sp indicated, drop lp from hook, insert hook front to back through first tr, grab lp, pull lp through to front of work to make popcorn
• beg beginning
• beg 3dccl all in st/sp indicated:beg dc* yo, insert hook, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook, rep from * 2 times, yo, draw yarn through 4 lps on hook – note: beg dc does not count as a st in this case
• beg 3trcl All in st/sp indicated: beg tr, * yo 2 times, insert hook, yo, pull up lp, (yo, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yo, draw yarn through all 3 lps – note: beg tr does not count as a st in this case
• beg dc OR beg hdc beginning double crochet OR beginning half double crochet: sc, ch 1 – note: counts as 1 dc OR 1 hdc
• beg dc3tog beg dc, dc2tog – note: beg dc does not count as a st in this case
• beg tr beginning treble crochet: sc, ch 2 – note: counts as 1 tr
• bet between
• ch(s) chain(s)
• ch-1 sp(s) chain 1 space(s): number denotes number of chains in chain space
• dc double crochet
• dc2tog double crochet 2 together: (yo, insert hook in next st/sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops) twice, yo, draw through all loops
• “dc2tog over…” make first “leg” of decrease in first indicated st/sp, and second leg in indicated st/sp
• dc3tog double crochet 3 together: (yo, insert hook in next st/sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops) 3 times, yo, draw through all loops
• fp front post – note: fp-(st) for example: fp-tr, means to work that type of st around the fp on the indicated st
• hdc half double crochet
• lp(s) loop(s)
• picot ch 3, sc in top side bars of previous stitch
• rep(s) repeat(s)
• sc single crochet
• sc2tog single crochet 2 together: (insert hook in next st/sp, yo, pull up loop) twice, yo, draw through all loops
• “sc2tog over…” make first “leg” of decrease in first indicated st/sp, and second leg in indicated st/sp
• ss slip stitch(es)
• st(s) stitch(es)
• tog together
• tr treble crochet
• v-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in st/sp indicated
• yo yarn over

Instructions

Note: “Cut yarn” means cut yarn and weave ends, unless otherwise noted. Weave ends as you go.

Rnd 1 Using Yarn A, sl knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, 13dc, ss in beg dc. [14 dc]

Rnd 2 Beg 3trcl in next st, (ch2, 3trcl) 13 times, hdc in beg 3trcl. Note: this hdc acts as a ch-sp. [14 3trcl, 14 sp]

Rnd 3 (Beg dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in first ch-sp, * dc2tog over this and next ch-sp, (ch1, dc, ch1) in same sp as second leg of last dc2tog, rep from * 13 times, but instead of making final dc2tog, dc then ss in beg dc – first and last dc together count as 1 dc2tog, cut yarn. [14 dc, 14 dc2tog, 28 sp]

Rnd 4 Using Yarn B, ss in any dc2tog. (Beg dc, ch1, dc) in same st – counts as 1 v-st, * ch1, 4tr-popcorn around post of next dc from Rnd 3, ch1, v-st in next dc2tog, rep from * 13 times omitting final v-st on last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [14 v-st, 14 4tr-popcorn, 28 sp]

Rnd 5 Using Yarn C, ss in the ch-sp of any v-st, (beg 3dccl, ch3, 3dccl) in same v-st, * ch1, (3dccl, ch 3, 3dccl) in next v-st ch-sp, rep from * 13 times omitting final 3dccl on last rep, ss in first st. [28 3dccl, 28 sp]

Rnd 6 Ss in first ch of ch-3 sp, sc in same ch-sp, * (ch3, dc in side bars of previous sc, ch3, dc in top side bars of previous dc, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 13 times omitting sc of last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [28 dc, 14 sc, 28 sp]

Rnd 7 Using Yarn B, ss in any ch-3 sp, sc in same ch-sp, (ch3, sc in next ch-sp) 27 times, ch3, ss in first sc. [28 sc, 28 sp]

Rnd 8 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, (beg hdc, dc, ch2, dc, hdc) in same ch-sp, * sc2tog over same and next ch-sp, (hdc, dc, ch2, dc, hdc) in same ch-sp, rep from * 26 times, sc2tog over final and first ch-sps, ss in first st, cut yarn. [28 sc2tog, 56 dc, 56 hdc, 28 sp]

Rnd 9 Using Yarn A, ss in any ch-sp, beg 3dccl in same sp, * ch2, (fp-tr, ch2, fp-tr) around next sc from Rnd 7, ch2, 3dccl in next ch-sp, rep from * 27 times omitting 3dccl on last rep, ss in beg 3dccl. [28 3dccl, 56 fp-tr, 84 sp]

Rnd 10 Sc in same st as join, * sk 1 ch-sp, 5dc in next ch-sp, sc in 3dccl, rep from * 27 times omitting final sc on last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn and finish off. [28 5-dc groups, 28 sc]

Rnd 11 Using Yarn B, ss in center dc of any 5-dc group, beg dc in same st, * dc, sk 1, fp-tr around top of 3dccl from Rnd 9, sk1, dc in next 2 sts, rep from * 27 times omitting final dc on last rep, ss in beg dc, cut yarn and finish off. [28 3-dc groups, 28 fp-tr]

Rnd 12 Using Yarn D, ss in center dc of any 3-dc group, sc in same st, * sc in next st, ch1, 4tr-popcorn around fp of next fp-tr, ch1, sc in next 3 dc, ch1, fp-sc around next fp-tr, ch1, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * 13 times omitting final sc on last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [28 3-sc groups, 14 fp-sc, 14 fp 4tr-popcorn, 56 sp]

Rnd 13 Using Yarn E, ss in center sc of any 3-sc group located before an fp-sc, sc in same st, sc in next st, * ch2, sk fp-sc, sc in next 2 sc, 8tr in next 4tr-popcorn, sk 1 sc, sc in next 2sc, rep from * around to beg until final 8-tr “shell” is complete, ss in first st, cut yarn. [14 8-tr “shell”, 56 sc, 14 sp]

Rnd 14 Using Yarn F, ss in first tr of any 8-tr “shell”, beg dc in same st, * (c1, dc in next st) 7 times, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch2, sc in next sc, dc in next tr, rep from * 13 times omitting final dc of last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [14 8-dc “shell”, 28 sc, 14 sp]

Rnd 15 Using Yarn G, ss in first dc of 8-dc “shell”, sc in same st, * (ch2, 3dccl in next st) 6 times, ch2, sc in next dc, ch1, 3trcl in next fp-sc from Rnd 12, ch1, sc in next dc, rep from * around to beg omitting final sc on last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [84 3dccl, 14 3trcl, 28 sc, 126 sp]

Rnd 16 Using Yarn F, ss in the ch-2 sp after the first sc of Rnd 15, sc in same ch-sp, * (ch3, sc in next ch-sp) 6 times, fp-sc around top of 3trcl from Rnd 15, sc in next ch-sp, rep from * around to beg omitting final sc of last rep, ss in first st. [98 sc, 14 fp-sc, 84 sp]

Rnd 17 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, sc in same ch-sp, * (ch3, sc in next ch-sp), 4 times, dc2tog over next 2 ch-sps, rep from * around to beg but instead of final dc2tog on last rep, dc in next ch-sp and ss in first ch of the rnd – counts as 1 dc2tog. [56 sc, 14 dc2tog, 70 sp]

Rnd 18 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, sc in same ch-sp, (ch3, sc in next ch-sp) around to beg, ch3, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [70 sc, 70 sp]

Rnd 19 Using Yarn A, ss in first ch-sp of Rnd 18, sc in same ch-sp, * (ch3, sc in next ch-sp) 3 times, ch1, 4tr-popcorn around top of dc2tog from Rnd 17, ch1, sc in next ch-sp, rep from * around to beg omitting final sc on last rep, ss in first st, cut yarn. [14 4tr-popcorn, 56 sc, 70 sp]

Rnd 20 Using Yarn D, ss in first ch-sp of Rnd 19, (beg hdc, dc, ch2, dc, hdc) in same ch-sp, * [sc2tog over same and next ch-sp, (hdc, dc, ch2, dc, hdc) in same ch-sp] 2 times, sc2tog over same ch-sp and ch-1 sp, ch1, sc2tog over ch-1 sp and next ch-sp, (hdc, dc, ch2, dc, hdc) rep from * around to beg, placing final sc2tog over final and first ch-sps, ss in beg hdc, cut yarn. [84 dc, 84 hdc, 56 sc2tog, 56 sp]

Rnd 21 Using Yarn B, ss in any ch-2 sp of 3-“spike” group, sc in same ch-sp, * (ch2, 2dccl in sc2tog, ch2, sc in ch-2 sp) 2 times, ch1, (3trcl, ch3, 3trcl) in ch-1 sp, ch1, sc in ch-2 sp, rep from * around to beg omitting final sc, ss in first st, cut yarn. [28 3trcl, 28 2dccl, 42 sc, 98 sp]

Rnd 22 Using Yarn G, ss in any ch-sp, (sc, ch3) around to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [98 sc, 98 sp]

Weave any remaining ends and admire your finished Namaste Mandala!

Using Yarn G, attach mandala to 36in hula hoop by weaving a long length of yarn through the ch-sps of Round 22 and around the hula hoop, bringing the yarn to the front each time. Weave ends, and display.

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Steps to achieve peace: Grab a hula hoop. Order some Scheepjes | Chunky Monkey yarn. Then wait patiently while I re-imagine my Namaste Chunky crochet blanket pattern as a mandala.

“Namaste Chunky”

The Namaste Chunky Blanket was all about celebrating yourself as a WIP. The name is a nod to th funny phrase “Namaste in bed” (“Nah, I’ma stay in bed”) – Well when I named this circular blanket (which doubles as a meditation rug), I was going through a body positivity and self-love acceptance phase.

The name “Namaste Chunky” was born from a reset of my “goal weight” to the highest number I felt comfortable with. Ahhh what a sigh of relief to just say “Nah, I’ma stay chunky..” lol – Turns out I love myself just as I am.

That’s what meditation is all about to me! Letting go of that which no longer serves you, and discovering what actually lights your fire. Creating a beautiful mandala is a great way to heal and meditate.

Design Direction

When Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell came out with her free Trinity Mandalas pattern, I made some to fit on hula hoops, and then I made some more to fit on some more hula hoops… I was super addicted to this pattern and I ended up making nine total Trinity Mandalas! See that blog post here (lots of pics).

Well, at that moment, I knew I had a pattern in my design history that would work perfectly for a remake of these hoops. My Namaste Chunky crochet blanket! I used worsted weight yarn held triple for that piece, but for this one, I am using Scheepjes Chunky Monkey*.

Color-Love

I do have a big secret – this mandala is almost finished actually. It just needs to be attached to the hoop – but I don’t want to give it all away just yet. So here’s just a little taste of the work in progress! I cannot tell you how addictive it was working with these gorgeous blues!

Chunky Monkey has a huge color range – the colors match back to the hugely popular Colour Crafter*, actually. If you want to read more about the yarn I used for this project, you can head to this post.

Shop this Yarn

Head to WoolWarehouse to shop Chunky Monkey through my affiliate link – this helps support my work at no extra cost to you! Or head to a Scheepjes Retailer near you!

Updating the Namaste Chunky Pattern

Yes, you can see in the photos when I was making sure the pattern was still functional – I wrote it long ago – I started several rounds at once just to see it all come together – and also to make sure it wasn’t getting too large.

For a hula hoop the size that I have on hand, I needed to cut the pattern short for it to fit properly. The mandala has to stretch quite a bit to keep the middle from sagging down.

I will include the full Namaste Chunky Mandala pattern in the update – heavily updated for clarity – and you can just stop when your mandala is about 4 total inches smaller than your hoop diameter (that’s 2 inches on each side).

But I am getting ahead of myself. Just know that you will have some wiggle room to account for a hoop size that’s slightly off.

Remember: Crochet is supposed to de-stress you, not re-stress you.

I cannot wait to show y’all the finished piece once it’s on the mandala. Stay tuned 🙂

Happy crafting, y’all!

Rachele C.

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Hello!! I have a big reveal today – yet another Scheepjes Chunky Monkey * crochet mandala, made for a hula hoop. Will I ever get sick of these? Probably not.

Namaste Chunky – The WIP Days…

You can read more about the WIP Days of Namaste Chunky Crochet Mandala, here on the WIP post, but I can tell you, this one wasn’t a work in progress for very long. Chunky Monkey is so quick to work up, and with the variety of stitches and colors, this pattern is super addictive.

Trust me, I bought a pack of 12 hula hoops on the cheap to make these for gifts, and I only have 4 left! I cannot stop making them..

Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Yarn

Chunky Monkey has a huge color range, and I was lucky enough to be sent a variety of colors to play with – the colors match back to the hugely popular Colour Crafter*, actually. If you want to read more about the yarn I used for this project, you can head to this post.

Shop Chunky Monkey

Head to WoolWarehouse to shop Chunky Monkey through my affiliate link – this helps support my work at no extra cost to you! Or head to a Scheepjes Retailer near you!

Full FO Reveal

And here it is! Just a li’l ol’ crochet mandala – quick and chunky, and stretched over a hula hoop. Honestly, it’s the best wall decoration ever..

I just love the colors in this one, but I have made 2 more of these in just one color, and oooo it came out so good. I took a poll of my Instagram followers to ask which they like better – multicolor or solid – and Solid won! But I think with the multicolor, you can see the “flower” design better. I will show you all the solid ones in a future post!

My First Crochet Mandala Design Ever!

For the longest time, I did not understand the allure of the Crochet Mandala. I just didn’t get it! Then I joined Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell Trinity Mandala MAL, and ahhhh yes, I understood the draw very quickly.

After making 6 Trinity Mandalas – 3 for my mom, and 3 for my wall – Read more about those here – I became hypnotized by those meditative crochet rounds, and I knew I would need to write my own pattern.

Well talk about being stumped… I could not come up with anything! The first few rounds were easy because it was kind of like making any motif, but then as the mandala grew, I really didn’t know what stitches I should use so that it would not be boring. I wanted something creative.

Then came the aha moment! I did have a pattern in my archive that was a chunky gauge crochet mandala. It’s my Namaste Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern. So I decided not to reinvent the wheel – at least not yet anyway – and just use this pattern, updating it for clarity and for the Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Yarn.

Hula Hoop Crochet Mandala Wall Decor

Take a peek at my Trinity Mandala MAL hula hoops which adorn my living room wall. Such a perfect wall decor!

This photo was taken a while back, but now the guitar and the ukulele are hanging up next to the mandalas. 100% serene perfection! I still thank Esther for the awesome Trinity Mandalas Pattern!

More Pics to Celebrate My Finish

I think this is not too shabby for a hula hoop mandala! The yarn is so chunky, this is not even all of the rounds in the pattern. I will admit, I did work this up again (twice!) in Scheepjes Colour Crafter – 1 in teal and 1 in purple – and with that gauge, I could fit the entire pattern into the hula hoop.

But that’s for another blog post!

For now, just enjoy a couple more pics of the big finish. This pattern is like potato chips; you can’t make just one!

Namaste Chunky Crochet Mandala, lounging in my dining room. Ahhhh… What a pretty sight. I just love these!

Thanks for stopping in to see my latest FO reveal! And stay tuned for Friday when the second week of my Botanica Blanket CAL comes out – Yaaaasssss!

Happy Crafting to you!

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

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Hello amazing crafter! I’m here to pull you away from whatever you were doing and tell you about a huge giveaway!! Scheepjes release a new yarn on July 5 called Chunky Monkey, and they are hosting a generous worldwide giveaway of 50 balls to celebrate its release! Can you believe it??

And the yarn is meant to be for my pattern, Amazon Blanket – which came as a pleasant surprise to me. I was really beside myself when the Facebook post announcing the giveaway came up in my feed and I saw Amazon featured. I’ve peaked, y’all!!

Peep the sample of Amazon Blanket in the promo photos! Read through this post for:

• Chunky Monkey yarn details
• Giveaway information
• Amazon Blanket pics
• Loads of LINKY LOVE!

Chunky Monkey

Scheepjes describes this soft and squishy yarn best on their site:

If you already love our Colour Crafter range, then you are absolutely going to adore Chunky Monkey! An ideal yarn for those of you looking to mix things up, this yarn boasts a lovely thick texture that both compliments and contrasts perfectly with Colour Crafter. Suited for needles and hooks sized 5.0 mm, this is an Aran weight yarn made from lightweight, hypoallergenic Premium Acrylic. And what’s more, it’s super easy to care for and is available in the same extensive colour palette as Colour Crafter! But that’s not all! A core feature of Chunky Monkey is that it is an Anti Pilling Yarn. You may already be familiar with those pesky little balls appearing on your knitwear garments or children’s stuffed toys after frequent use; this is what we call Pilling. Scheepjes Chunky Monkey, on the other hand, has been specially designed to prevent this from occurring! Neat, huh?

Thanks to its thick Aran weight, this yarn is best suited to creating large items such as blankets, home décor items and children’s toys, as well as chunky jumpers, jackets, beanies and shawls. 

Shop this Yarn

Head to WoolWarehouse to shop Chunky Monkey through my affiliate link – this helps support my work at no extra cost to you! Or head to a Scheepjes Retailer near you.

Look at the stunning color range. Yellows, greens, oranges – so many shades that other yarns lack. I’ll have one of each please!

Closer Look

Full disclosure, I did receive a sample of Chunky Monkey and I worked up a cool pillow! Can I just say I cannot wait to see the anti-pilling feature in action?? I have the pillow on my couch, and as much as my son jumps all over the cushions, I will definitely notice the lack of wear… I’ve also shown a close-up of the yarn so you can see its neat texture. High squoosh-factor.

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Scheepjes Giveaway – 50 Balls

Okay, so here’s the giveaway info – Scheepjes is giving the 50 balls of Chunky Monkey to two lucky winners – one from Facebook, and one from Instagram. There are some steps to complete, but hey you’d have to expect to work a little for 50 x 100g balls of yarn!! hehe

Quick Links

• Instagram giveaway post
• Facebook giveaway post (Pinned at the top)
• Download Amazon Blanket Coloring Sheet (Scroll to download link)
• Purchase digital Amazon Blanket pattern (Discounted until end of giveaway on July 23rd)
• Purchase YARN Bookazine, Issue 3: Tropical (Includes Amazon Blanket and many other gorgeous patterns – affiliate)
• Browse Scheepjes bookazines and publications (Affiliate)

Scroll for more details.

Giveaway @ Instagram

I’ve copied the rules so you can see them, but please head to the @scheepjes Instagram post to make your entry! Also, head to the hashtag #ChunkyAmazonBlanket to see all of the colorful Instagram entries.

Giveaway @ Facebook

I’ve copied the rules from Facebook so you can see them, but head to the pinned post on the Scheepjes Facebook page to enter! Look through the comments on that post for coloring inspiration.

Remember, Scheepjes will choose one winner from each platform, Facebook and Instagram. Anything that involves a therapeutic coloring sesh is worth doing. Have fun with it and good luck!

Amazon Blanket

The Amazon Blanket pattern is from issue 3 of the YARN Bookazine – the Tropical issue. I am so proud of this blanket and it’s actually one of my favorite designs I have ever published. Maybe even my most favorite!

This is a photo of my Amazon Blanket sample that I worked up for the Bookazine, and you can head to the Ravelry page to see the ones other makers have created! I am really excited that this pattern is getting a bit of new life breathed into it. Hope y’all enjoy!

Chunky Monkey Amazon Pillow

Remember I mentioned I created a pillow with the Chunky Monkey I received – well here’s a sneak peek of the pillow in progress. Just one panel of the Amazon Blanket stretches across this 26-inch square cushion insert. Can you believe that? Amazing…

I’ll reveal the full pillow soon!

Good luck to you if you decide to enter the giveaway! There’s nothing to lose!

Happy crafting as always,

Rachele C.

The Art of Crochet Blankets