Sometimes, we find a sense of liberation and joy when venturing into our own inner realms. There are no restrictions, and we can immerse ourselves in the worlds we create. This edition of YARN Bookazine embraces this theme: going beyond everyday reality and exploring the depths of our imaginations, unveiling new personas and entering into fantasy. Shimmerland is a place where crafters can embark on a journey of discovery, exploring alter egos and the boundless potential within crafting practices. It invites readers to venture into a domain where their creations can morph into anything their hearts desire. Embrace the wonder and potential within your own creative landscapes and craft something spectacular! Throughout the lookbook, 18 diverse knitting and crochet projects are organised into four fabulous chapters: Fantasy, Alter Ego, Dreamscape and Masquerade. Fascinating articles reflecting the theme showcase different facets of embroidery and feature visionary artists from different cultures.

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There’s something ineffably French about the best pâtisserie. The comfort of a fresh, warm croissant, the elegance of irresistible macarons, indulgent cream-filled gâteaux, and delicate petit fours enjoyed at a favourite café... the skills learned by maîtres pâtissiers are not so much about baking as they are about artistry. There are similarities with the designs featured in our 17th issue of YARN Bookazine: both culinary works of art and yarncraft are symbols of indulgence and craftsmanship. Each layer – or stitch – represents a distinct element that together creates a harmonious experience. Divided into four chapters inspired by the formal categories of pâtisserie: Les Gâteaux, Les Viennoiseries, Les Petits Fours and Les Desserts, this issue features 15 contemporary pattern sections*. Between the tantalising designs of our look book, you will find a few good reads to cleanse your palate including an interview with Scheepjes Designer Collective member Kwannie Cheng. We hope that YARN Bookazine No. 17 encourages you to treat yourself with something handmade.

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Our grandparents grew up with knitting and crochet as a standard part of their education. They passed these skills down to their loved ones—taking joy and an unspoken pride in the tradition of making things by hand to be worn and used year after year. The process of creating something stitch by stitch, and the satisfaction of getting to wear or decorate your home with the finished product, is a sentiment to be shared with those around you.  In YARN 18 - The Family Issue, discover twelve delightful designs photographed against the historic backdrop of the Zuiderzee Museum in The Netherlands. This setting beautifully highlights patterns drawn from both contemporary inspiration and selected from Scheepjes archives, ready to be embraced by the next generation of crafters.  Besides the lookbook and patterns, the new look of YARN 18 offers plenty of inspiration and information. Become acquainted with the variety of fibres and blends in the extended Scheepjes yarn family and explore essential crafting tools. We discuss how crafting promotes wellbeing and interview Tania at KnitKat, the vibrant hub in Gent where the crafting community comes together in the spirit of family and connectedness, welcoming both young and old. Meet some of the faces behind our parent company De Bondt, each unique and equally valued in our mission to inspire the crafting community. 

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