Grab your hooks, a pair of safety goggles, and a white coat... Scheepjes is teaching us the science of color in their all new, long-awaited 2023 Crochet-A-Long! Scheepjes' Colour Lab CAL is all about executing bold, pioneering experiments in color theory to create the most unique designs with Rachele Carmona's (of Cypress Textiles) blanket design!

All skill levels are welcome to participate in this CAL! From adventurous beginner to advanced crocheter, the focus of this CAL is to learn while you work! Various crochet techniques will be used throughout the project as well as join-as-you-go methods and experimentation with color!

This CAL kicks off January 11th (giving you plenty of time to grab a kit before the new year!) and will run for 12 weeks through April 5th! The pattern will be released in 8 parts on the official Scheepjes Facebook group and on Scheepjes.com. Highly skilled moderators with Scheepjes will offer ongoing support before, during and after all projects to ensure everyone has all the information and assistance they need!

Hear from the Designer + Jimmy Live!

Interested in learning more about the design, colorways, techniques and more?! Hear from Rachele, as she pays a visit to JBW HQ and sits down with Laura (AKA Jimmy!) live on Instagram to discuss all things design! Head on over to Jimmy Beans Wool Instagram today at 10am PST to watch the magic unfold!

Kits Fit for a CAL!

Scheepjes is offering exclusive CAL kits in two yarn options: Metropolis and Scrumptious. Each lab-inspired kit contains 3 base colors and a Colour Pack of 80 shades required for making the blanket!

Whether you're crafting in an urban jungle or not, Scheepjes Metropolis is the perfect palette for an adventurous maker! Made with 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% nylon, this yarn will bring a luxurious softness and endless potential to your project!
Included yarn:
- 1 Metropolis Colour Pack (80 x 10g)
- 17 x 50g balls of Metropolis in 3 base colors
- Yarn A: 025 Nice
- Yarn B: 079 Munich
- Yarn C: 069 Miami

Looking for a yarn that's as beautiful as it is affordable?! This is Scrumptious, a super strong yarn that combines the softness of acrylic with a recycled plastic component! Made with 50% acrylic and 50% recycled polyester, these soft strands come in a pack of darker earthy tones to eye-catching pastels to make for a unique look!
Included yarn:
- 1 Scrumptious Colour Pack (80 x 30g)
- 13 x 100g balls of Scrumptious in 3 base colors:
- Yarn A: 301 Charcoal Ice Cream
- Yarn B: 302 Buttercream Icing
- Yarn C: 380 Black Sesame Muffin

Aside from yarn, each kit includes a limited edition Scheepjes lanyard with an 'Access All Areas' pass granting exclusive extra content, a tapestry needle, and a Periodic Color Table to teach you about the science of color theory and to help you create your own unique designs!

As you prepare your hooks, keep in mind a few items you'll need that are required but not included!
- Stitch Markers, we recommend Katrinkles Stitch Marker of the Month
- For Metropolis you will need sizes 2 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3 mm crochet hooks
- For Scrumptious you will need sizes 3mm, 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks
We recommend Addi Comfort Grip Crochet Hooks!