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Blue Tit Cushion Week 4: Construction

The last few weeks have flown and I can't believe it's already the final week of the CKAL! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated and shared their work in progress. It's been lovely to see photos of your cushions in their various stages in the Scheepjes Facebook groups. Finding the Pattern This… Continue reading Blue Tit Cushion Week 4: Construction

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Blue Tit Cushion CKAL Week 3 – We’re Flying!

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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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!