***Update*** – from the beginning of 2024 both Journey and Crochet Journey will retire as a physical printed book. After thousands of sold copies, it is time to close a chapter. But no worries! If you still want a pattern out of the book, all 12 patterns are now available as a digital download individually. Also, there is an e-book available with all 12 patterns bundled. Where to find them? Here are the links:
Journey/Crochet Journey individual patterns and e-book on Ravelry
Journey/Crochet Journey individual patterns and e-book on Etsy
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Yes! My first book is finally here! Although it has been promoted and highlighted many times, I am sure many of you want to know what crochet projects are in the book…besides my personal travel stories that introduce them. So, for all of you who are interested, here are the twelve projects out of the book. Including some basic information. More detailed information about yarn, hooksizes and sizes of the projects can be found on the Ravelry book page.
From October 11, 2022, the English version of Journey is back. The only difference is the title of the book: Crochet Journey. We did this on purpose to show off this book is re-published by a new publisher, David and Charles, and it makes the difference between the Dutch and English versions clear. So, from now on, the English version of my first book is called Crochet Journey. The inside and projects of the book are the exact same as from the original Journey. Everything you can see here is in this book as well.
The Rivendell Shawl is an A-symmetrical shawl with lovely leaf motifs. It is made with one Scheepjes Whirl. The idea for this shawl came from New Zealand.
The Santa Maria Maggiore Rug is based on a church window in Rome. It is built up out of hexagon motifs and made with Scheepjes Stonewashed and Riverwashed yarn. A colour pack of these yarns is a must for this pattern.
The Kamakura Pin Cushion is a small and very decorative piece of art on your desk. Made with Scheepjes Maxi Sweet and the mosaic crochet technique, this Japanese-inspired crochet pattern is a must-make.
The Nazar Mandala is based on the famous blue eye charm from Turkey. The further away from this mandala, the better the view of the eye becomes. Made with Scheepjes Cahlista.
The Fading Light Scarf is a real stunner. It captures the Northern Lights, based on my travel stories from Greenland. It is made with Scheepjes Merino Soft.
The Rituals Pouf is as colorful as a trip to India, which also inspired a touching and wonderful travel story. Made with Scheepjes Cahlista.
The Portuguese Tiles will be the fifth tile pattern from my hand. As with all other tile patterns, this means, once again…mosaic crochet! The square can be used to make this lovely pillow, but making a blanket out of it might also be a good option.
One of my favorite projects out of the book might be this Irish Shores Blanket. The title explains most of where inspiration is taken from. Made with Scheepjes Skies Heavy.
One of the patterns I revealed before the book was published is Ketut’s Mandala. It is a real eye-catcher with a lovely story beside it. It is made with Scheepjes Cotton 8.
And yes…the cover project. An explosion of colors and texture combined. The Rainbow Subway Blanket is really so much fun to make, and the idea behind it is even more fun. Made with Scheepjes Cahlista and the Cahlista Colourpack.
The La Boca shawl is a lovely triangle shawl based in the city of Buenos Aires. Imagine a Tango dancer with this marvelous, lacy-looking shawl, and the idea is complete. Made with one Scheepjes Whirligig.
The Templars Cross Tablerunner is perfect for decorating your dining table. It holds the mark of the Templars Cross, which can be found in Malbork Castle in Poland. This runner is made from a combination of Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art and Merino Soft.
So far, all twelve projects! This only shows the patterns in the book, but the design, layout, and stories in the book will complete the circle.
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