Get Connected MAL - 6 - 26 May

As so many members of the broader crafting community continue to remain in lockdowns around the world, people are humbly reminded of the importance of staying connected. Not only with families and friends, but to the communities in which they share their passions and gain invaluable skills and inspiration. Therefore, Scheepjes is bringing crafters from all over the world together with the Get Connected MAL!

Inspired by the notion of ‘connectivity’ and the clever way that mosaic crochet stitches overlap to create stunning interwoven motifs, the Get Connected MAL is an ode to these social connections. This MAL intends to bring crafters together from all around the world in our Official Scheepjes Facebook groups by crocheting Martin Up North’s Connected Cushion design. As a bonus pattern, Martin is also launching his Connected Mega Wrap design on the first day of the MAL. This bonus project is a triangular wrap featuring the same fascinating mosaic crochet stitch pattern as the cushion, with both projects using Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed yarns.

The Get Connected MAL will be held from 6 to 26 May and is suitable for crocheters with an intermediate crochet level, providing the perfect opportunity for crafters to learn themosaic crochet technique. Like all Scheepjes MALs, this project is hosted within the Official Scheepjes Dutch and International Facebook groups wherein participants benefit from the support and guidance of the designer, fellow members of our online community (almost 110,000 members in total!), plus our highly knowledgeable mods and admins. Further information and support will be available via Martin’s weekly blog posts as well as helpful videos provided by Esther of It’s All in a Nutshell blog.

List of Materials

Connected Cushion

Scheepjes River Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m)
Yarn A: 942 Steenbras x 3 balls
Yarn B: 962 Narmada x 3 balls
Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m)
Yarn C: 812 Lemon Quartz x 1 ball (for border) 
4mm and 4.5mm crochet hooks
45 x 45cm cushion cover + insert

Measurement: 50 x 50cm including border

Connected Mega Wrap

Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic; 50g/130m)

Yarn A: 806 Canada Jade x 18 balls
Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone x 15 balls
4mm crochet hook

Measurement:
Short sides 175cm, long side 245cm