{"product_id":"scheepjes-perfect-picnic-2026-cal-colour-crafter-yarn-kit-picnic-on-the-mountain","title":"Scheepjes \"Perfect Picnic\" 2026 CAL Colour Crafter Yarn Kit - Picnic on the Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003eScheepjes presents the official Scheepjes 2026 Crochet-A-Long (CAL). The \u003cb\u003eScheepjes \"Perfect Picnic\" CAL\u003c\/b\u003e has been developed in collaboration with crochet designer Eleonora Tully of \u003ci\u003eCoastal Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Eleonora's beloved blanket designs makes its Scheepjes debut in six brand-new colour palettes. Inspired by idyllic picnic locations, each colour palette brings the atmosphere and beauty of a special destination to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith front and back relief stitches, bobbles, simple Tunisian crochet, and a join-as-you-go design, the blanket offers a fine balance between familiar and new techniques, with plenty of opportunities to build confidence as you discover colour, texture, and various crochet techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAL runs from \u003cb\u003eOctober 21st to December 9th, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e. Thanks to Eleonora's extensive video tutorials and the expert support of Scheepjes moderators in the official Facebook groups, participants can focus entirely on the joy of crafting, knowing that help is always within reach. Participants can choose from six carefully curated colour palettes, distributed across two popular Scheepjes yarns: Colour Crafter and Cotton Create DK. The pattern will be available free of charge via the Scheepjes web site. New pattern parts will be released weekly throughout the CAL, typically on Wednesdays at 12 noon central European time, accompanied by video tutorials via Eleonara's YouTube channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: each kit contains all the yarn needed to complete the project, plus a limited edition tote. The kit \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edoes not \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eincluded the instructions or crochet hooks required to work the design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Picnic On the Mountain\" finished blanket, crocheted with Scheepjes Colour Crafter, will measure approximately 135 x 105cm after blocking. You can crochet this version with a 4.00 and 4.50mm crochet hook, or the hook size required to achieve the correct gauge. \u003cstrong\u003eCrochet hooks are not included in the kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Colour Crafter CAL kit contains 14 balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100 grams each) and a unique Scheepjes Perfect Picnic tote bag measuring 42 x 32cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn specifications Scheepjes Colour Crafter:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Premium Anti-Pilling Acrylic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDK weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle size 4.00mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 metres per 100 gram ball\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable up to 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scheepjes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51295017861363,"sku":"SCH-CAL-2026-MOUNTAIN","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/1207\/1667\/files\/Perfect_Picnic_Scheepjes_CAL_Picnic_on_the_Mountain_3.jpg?v=1789450706","url":"https:\/\/www.thekraftymobile.com.au\/products\/scheepjes-perfect-picnic-2026-cal-colour-crafter-yarn-kit-picnic-on-the-mountain","provider":"thekraftymobile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}