{"product_id":"scheepjes-cal-2026-perfect-picnic-cotton-create-dk","title":"Scheepjes CAL 2026: Perfect Picnic - Cotton Create DK","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect picnic blanket! Some of life's happiest memories are made outdoors, sharing food with the people we love. Whether it's listening to the waves rolling onto the shore, feeling the grass behind our feet in a local park, or taking in the splendour of the mountains, every perfect picnic is made special by the company we keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Journey to Share\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting in Spring 2026, this CAL in collaboration with crochet designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@coastalcrochetdesign\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the Scheepjes Perfect Picnic CAL invites makers around the world to crochet together over 8 inspiring weeks. As each new pattern part is released, participants will share progress, celebrate milestones and encourage one another within the vibrant Scheepjes community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by idyllic picnic destinations, each captures the beauty and atmosphere of a different setting. Featuring front \u0026amp; back post stitches, playful bobbles, simple Tunisian crochet and join-as-you-go construction, the blanket offers an enjoyable balance of familiar and new, with plenty of opportunities to build confidence while exploring colour, texture and a variety of techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the reassurance of Eleonora's video guidance and Scheepjes' knowledgeable moderators in the Official Facebook Groups, participants can focus on the joy of making, knowing help is always close at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTips \u0026amp; Tricks PDF: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe CAL run over 8 weeks: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 21st to December 9th, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(can join at any time)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Picnic - Cotton Create DK Kit Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCotton Create DK yarn as per colourways \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see below)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition Scheepjes Tote Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Materials (not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrochet Hook\/Needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitch Markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern (See more info below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree pattern parts will be available in English (UK and US terminology), Dutch and German, and will be released typically on Wednesdays at 12 noon CET\/CEST. They will be shared via\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1BvdjTCsJo\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Scheepjes Internationa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003el and on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scheepjes.com\/en\/cals-and-mals\/scheepjes-cals\/universe-in-bloom-cal\/information\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScheepjes.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Specifications of Scheepjes Cotton Create DK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Recycled Cotton, 50% Premium Cotton, 50g\/100m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.00mm - 3.50mm Hook\/Needle Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket Size 115cm x 92cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton Create DK Picnic at Sunset Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn A Embroider (654) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn B Undo (650) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn C Knot (727) × 2 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn D Trace (270) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn E Fix (714) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn F Twist (661) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn G Finish (716) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton Create DK Picnic after Dawn Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn A Press (502) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn B Wind (729) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn C Weave (726) × 2 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn D Join (622) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn E Cut (551) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn F Lifeline (732) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn G Adjust (639) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton Create DK Picnic in the Park Colourway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn A Pick Up (715) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn B Gauge (731) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn C Explore (713) × 2 ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn D Finish (716) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn E Mend (722) × 3 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn F Turn (724) × 4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn G Cast Off (669) × 5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Scheepjes","offers":[{"title":"Picnic at Sunset","offer_id":48324788748524,"sku":"CAL2026-CREATEDK-1","price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Picnic after Dawn","offer_id":48324788781292,"sku":"CAL2026-CREATEDK-2","price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Picnic in the Park","offer_id":48324788814060,"sku":"CAL2026-CREATEDK-3","price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9481\/5687\/files\/Launch_Perfect_Pinic-Story_3.jpg?v=1789580467","url":"https:\/\/www.nitti.co.nz\/products\/scheepjes-cal-2026-perfect-picnic-cotton-create-dk","provider":"Nitti Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}