Scheepjes Dawn Chorus CKAL - Blue Tit Cushion

Create a knitted or crocheted cushion with a duplicate stitch or cross stitch motif of a blue tit, designed by Liz of Bizzymitts.

Liz’s designs beautifully combine stitching techniques with knitting or crochet, showcasing the remarkable colours of this sweet bird.

About the Blue Tit Cushions

This CKAL is suitable for crocheters and knitters of all skill levels.

It will begin six weeks after Scheepjes announce the project on social media, allowing you plenty of time to purchase your kits from your local Scheepjes retailer.

Beginning on ​17 April 2024, this 4 week CKAL is not to be missed!
​Liz will be releasing blogposts and helpful tips throughout the four weeks of the CKAL, typically on Wednesdays at 12 noon CET. The information provided by Liz will include videos, extra photos, handy tips and additional details to aid your making experience.

A Tips & Tricks PDF with a summary of the materials, gauge/tension, measurements, pattern notes and chart notes, plus additional technical information, will be issued one week prior to the start of the CKAL.

ABOUT THE CROCHET PATTERN:

• 45 x 45cm (173⁄4 x 173⁄4in) square cushion, blocked
• Bird motif worked in cross stitch technique​

Additional project materials required (not included):

• 2.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks
• Cushion insert
• Stitch marker​

ABOUT THE KNITTING PATTERN:

• 45 x 45cm (173⁄4 x 173⁄4in) square cushion, blocked
• Bird motif worked in duplicate stitch technique

Additional project materials required (not included):

• 5mm knitting needles
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Cushion insert
• Stitch marker

RRPs €27.95 | £24.35 | USD 32.60

Click here for a full list of retailers carrying this kit

Pattern and Support

Throughout the CKAL the pattern will be uploaded in English (UK & US), Dutch and German and will be available here, at Scheepjes.com, as well as in the Official International and Dutch Facebook groups.

In the Facebook groups, participants will interact with and receive extensive support from the global Scheepjes crafting community, consisting of over 100,000 members, the highly skilled mods and admin, and of course, from the designer herself, Liz of Bizzymits.

About the Designer

As a child, Liz’s grandmother taught her how to make toys, and her mother introduced her to knitting. Liz returned to craft after working and bringing up three daughters in the UK, taking part in many creative courses, workshops and stitching and knitting groups. Liz most

enjoys creating accessories and items for the home and has designed for Scheepjes since 2017. She has since contributed over 35 projects to Scheepjes, using crafts including crochet, cross stitch, freestyle embroidery, punch needle and knitting. Her designs often combine more than one crafting technique. Find out more about Liz at bizzymitts.com