Hi Guys,
So.. i guess most of you already know. But the Scheepjes Cal is soon to begin!
My sister was working on a beautiful blanket but unfortunately she wasn’t able to finish it before her passing.
Friends of her finished it and now the reveal is finally here.
There are 2 diffrent kits you can order:
•
Basic kit : made up of our Colour Crafter yarns. This kit will contain yarn only and a special tribute label. Included in the purchase of this kit will be a small donation to a Mental Health charity in Marinke’s memory. The approx. size of this completed blanket will be 115cm by 150cm.
• Luxury kit : for those of you wishing to make an extra special memory of Marinke. This kit will contain our Merino Soft yarns, some extra goodies and a special tribute label. Again, included in the purchase of this kit will be a small donation to a Mental Health charity in Marinke’s memory. The approx. size of this completed blanket will be 130cm by 160cm.
Each kit will be available in 3 colour ways :
• Dance in the Sea
• Dance in the Rain
• Dance Under the Stars
Now the big reveal. This is the blanket
Please check on the Scheepjes Facebook for further questions and information.
Facebook Nederlands
Facebook International
For the people without FB please follow the Cal on Scheepjeswol.com
We still get a lot of questions about Marinke’s latest book.
It’s out and you can order here:
For Dutchies – For UK – For International
Hope to see you all with a beautiful blanket in her honour soon!
Love Tinc
March 26, 2016 at 6:27 pm
Waaaaw, super, ik had de foto’s al her en der zien passeren en nu… Bij het kijken naar mijn ‘oh zo mooie’ cal van 2014 doe ik heel graag mee, als een soort eerbetoon aan haar mooie werk!
groetjes Sofie
March 26, 2016 at 6:40 pm
Oh my goodness it’s absolutely beautiful and will match perfectly with my new bedroom colours. Thank you so much for continuing Wink’s wonderful work, like most people, I never met her but I miss her xx
March 27, 2016 at 1:19 am
Whenever I make a mandala I remember the Wink. These blankets are beautiful! And you do a great work as remembering your beloved sister. A big hug from Catalonia!
March 31, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Thank you! :)
March 27, 2016 at 5:24 am
Tink, I would soooo love to do this CAL but, unfortunately, I surgery on my right hand in January and have to have a second surgery in June and, since then, found out that I have a Rotator Cuff Tear in my left shoulder that will probably require surgery in the near future. Question…would I be able to buy the kit and just download the squares for the CAL as they are put out and do this when I am recovered? If that’s not possible, I would then just like to make a donation anyway. Please let me know. Wink is always on my mind as I spend a lot of time looking through her books since I can’t crochet right now, I can at least enjoy the beauty and creativity in her beautiful spirit. Thank you!!
March 27, 2016 at 9:24 pm
Hi Nadien, of course you can make the blanket when ever you are ready ! The patterns will appear on the fbpage of Scheepjes and you can easly download or print them to use them later.
Hope you have a quick recovery!
March 28, 2016 at 10:07 pm
These are such beautiful blankets!!! I was just thinking of Wink a few days ago. I sure do miss her posts. I have just finished a baby afghan for a friend the same colors as the Dance by the Sea. I have such an overstock of yarns right now and am so far behind in my charity work, or I would order that kit and the Dance in the Rain kit as well. Thanks for sharing this with us. Wink is truly missed.
March 29, 2016 at 3:26 am
It’s an absolutely beautiful blanket and a special way to remember Marinke! I’m looking forward to ordering my kit!!
March 30, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Such a beautiful project <3
March 31, 2016 at 2:42 am
I’m not on Facebook so I cannot get the kit to do this. Do you know if there is anywhere else I can get this kit?
March 31, 2016 at 2:25 pm
Hi, crazy i haven’t thought about that. For people without facebook you can follow the Cal on their website http://www.scheepjeswol.com/nl/cal2016/scheepjes-cal2016—last-dance-on-the-beach/
March 31, 2016 at 9:45 pm
Thanks for that information. Unfortunately, they direct you to their Facebook page.
April 3, 2016 at 2:29 pm
As you can see, the previous calls are also on the site. The patterns and the explaining clips. You’ll have to wait until the 20th op April. The date of the first pattern release. Hope you will still join us with the cal!
April 4, 2016 at 3:37 am
Thank you for this information. I may have to start in May, but that is the plan.
March 31, 2016 at 6:53 am
I’m not on Facebook either…..I would love to participate, though!
March 31, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Ofcourse you can participate without FB! :) You can follow the Cal on the Scheepjes website. http://www.scheepjeswol.com/nl/cal2016/scheepjes-cal2016—last-dance-on-the-beach/
April 2, 2016 at 1:36 pm
I am not on FB either. Unfortunately the link you posted redirects to Scheepjes’ FB-Group. Are there any plans to make the CAL accessible to people without FB?
April 3, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Just wait till the 20th of April. Its the first release date. So the patterns and explaining clips will be on there. As you can see on the site the previous Cal’s are also on there :) Hop you will join us with this special Cal!
March 31, 2016 at 10:29 pm
it’s a beautiful blanket and a beautiful thought behind it. I’m not sure if i will make this blanket, i have to many ongoing projects at the moment, but i would like to donate something to the mental health charirty anyway. Is that possible?
April 3, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Well ofcourse! Beautiful that you want to donate :) Thank you very much! This is the site of our charity http://www.mind.org.uk/. Tinc
April 6, 2016 at 6:48 pm
thanks
April 1, 2016 at 11:04 am
Is this blanket knitted or crochet?
April 3, 2016 at 2:35 pm
This is a crochet blog :)
April 2, 2016 at 1:38 am
Tinc: My heart truly goes out to you. My sister was diagnosed years ago with bipolar disorder, and has attempted suicide more than once. Thankfully, she was saved, but when I hear about losses like yours, I think about that dark time in our lives, and my heart breaks for you and others, whose loved ones have been lost. Mental illness runs rampant in my family – I have cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., who suffer from one form or another. My mom, sister, and I all manage with medication. The world needs to become more aware and proactive about mental illness. Perhaps someday, because of your work, it won’t be such a “secret” anymore, and beautiful lives like YOUR sister’s will be spared. I’m certain that somewhere above, Wink is smiling with great pride at how you have continued her legacy. But, that’s what all sisters would do, right?
I’ll be working this blanket soon… and I’ll think about Wink. I’ll be thankful for my own sister, and pray for those who fight the ugly battle against mental illness. God Bless you and your family with peace and comfort. xo
April 2, 2016 at 10:13 pm
The blanket I’m currently working on is the Vintage Fan Ripple pattern that I found on this blog back in February. I didn’t do much poking around the rest of the entries so I had no idea about the incredible loss of dear Winks until just this week when I friend sent me a link to the CAL. I am so truly sorry to hear of her passing… I was diagnosed with post partum depression nearly 4yrs ago and still deal with anxiety on a regular basis. Depression and the darkness surrounding it is no stranger to me. I took up crocheting to give myself a hobby – something I could be investing in regularly. Creating once again has been so therapeutic for me, and there is a small part in which I owe thanks to Winks for that; for an easy to understand tutorial and for her deciding those few years ago to crochet to save her own life. Attached is a link to a photo of the blanket, which now has even more meaning behind it. I will finish it for Winks and for all those who struggle with their own mental health. My love goes out to all of you who are still reeling from your tragic loss; thank-you for keeping her memory alive and oh so beautiful. xo
https://goo.gl/photos/8boY18PePg7KnFTS7
April 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm
This is such a beautiful and meaningful project. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern with us. I pray that seeing the blanket progress through the design stage has been a healing thing for your family. I’ve been so moved by stories others have shared on the Scheepjes CAL page; I feel equal measures excited and humbled to be able to participate.
April 10, 2016 at 7:41 pm
How do you purchase the kit?
April 11, 2016 at 3:39 pm
Hi Liz,
Dutch and EU contries can find a list of Scheepjes retailers here : (http://www.scheepjeswol.com/nl/winkels/ )
UK and International customers (including Australia, New Zealand and Canada) can pre-order/buy our kits here :
WOOL WAREHOUSE
Basic Kit : Rain : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
Basic Kit : Sea : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
Basic Kit : Stars : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
Lux Kit : Sea : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
Lux Kit : Rain : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
Lux Kit : Stars : http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/…/last-dance-on-the-beach-ca…
DERAMORES
Basic kit : Rain : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-colour-crafter-basic-las…
Basic Kit : Sea : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-colour-crafter-basic-las…
Basic Kit : Stars : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-colour-crafter-basic-las…
Lux Kit : Sea : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-merino-soft-luxury-last-…
Lux Kit : Rain : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-merino-soft-luxury-dance…
Lux Kit : Stars : http://www.deramores.com/scheepjes-merino-soft-luxury-last-…
UK only : Loremar
https://www.loremar.co.uk/colourpacks…
USA customer can purchase a kit here : PARADISE FIBERS
http://paradise-fibers.myshopify.com/…/scheepjes-cal-2016-l…
SWEDEN and Scandinavian countries can purchase a kit here : http://www.favoritgarner.se
SOUTH AFRICAN customers can purchase a kit here : Be INSPIRED
http://beinspired.love/kits/kits-cal-last-dance/
April 14, 2016 at 1:46 am
Thanks for the information. Now I know where I can get the kit.
April 11, 2016 at 11:05 pm
I only discovered Wink a short time before her passing, so sad that she felt she had to go. I have crocheted since I was a child, and had a long break while I pursued my career and only returned to in in the last 4 years. There is so much information available now that wasn’t years ago.
I don’t think Wink will ever be forgotten, I bought the Boho book, and will look for the Mandalas one. I have the Dance in the Sea kit ready to go too.
My husband is suffering from depression and cancer, and I find that crochet is the one thing that calms me and lets me cope with it, I can’t seem to do my paper crafting but crochet I can do.
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April 19, 2016 at 10:37 am
Morgen start de Scheepjes CAL die ik zal haken met de Dance in the Sea uitvoering, luxe uitvoering. Het bericht van Wink heeft mij erg geraakt, depressie komt in mijn directe omgeving voor en ik zie wat het doet met een mens. Dit is een van de redenen geweest om de luxe uitvoering te kopen, voor het eerst geef ik zoveel geld uit aan een project voor mijzelf. Ik zal de deken maken met veel liefde en de hoop dat een ieder rust in zijn/haar hoofd zal vinden en het mooie kan (blijven) zien in het leven.
Heel veel liefs! Ik voel met jou en de familie mee!
April 20, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Just had to stop by & show respect as I pick up my hook & begin my blanket in honor of Wink. Sending warm wishes to all of her fans & her family.
May 7, 2016 at 10:23 pm
I just bought her book published in December. I’m proud to have her patterns. They are beautiful
Are her patterns available on ravelry anymore?
Take care
Cindy
June 7, 2016 at 6:11 am
Dear ‘lil Sis, THANK YOU so much for continuing to keep Winks memory alive for us who miss her so. Thank you too, for keeping her blog going. There is nothing sadder than the blog of a great creative being floating about in cyber space, full of memories yet neglected and forgotten. I , for one, appreciate your effort! I have downloaded the CAL patterns… but when the tears stop flowing every time I think of Wink. then I will begin it. Much love from Cape Town, South Africa. xxx