SCHEEPJES - Cahlista Colour Pack Essentials

This exclusive pack includes 10 x 50g balls of Scheepjes Cahlista, carefully selected in a range of bold and essential colours. The included shades are:

• ▷ 114 Shocking Pink
• ▷ 146 Vivid Blue
• ▷ 157 Root Beer
• ▷ 189 Royal Orange
• ▷ 201 Electric Blue
• ▷ 208 Yellow Gold
• ▷ 282 Ultraviolet
• ▷ 389 Apple Green
• ▷ 501 Anthracite
• ▷ 516 Candy Apple

These colours were chosen for their versatility and visual impact—perfect as a base for large projects or for bold, eye-catching details.

This pack is not a random assortment or a complete shade sampler, but rather a curated selection of 10 essential colours from the Cahlista range—featuring vibrant, bold and neutral tones that pair beautifully together.

Unlike sample packs (such as those with 109 mini balls), this one contains standard-sized 50g balls, making it ideal for real projects—not just colour reference.

The Cahlista Colour Pack Essentials is designed for a wide variety of projects, including:

• 🧸 Amigurumi with strong visual contrast
• 🧣 Colourful garments and warm accessories
• 🧵 Home décor items like cushions, blankets or wall hangings
• 🪡 Surface embroidery on crochet or knitted fabric
• 🎨 Educational and creative workshops

It’s especially useful when you want to work with a coherent but varied palette without needing to buy large quantities of each colour separately.

Scheepjes Cahlista is a 100% combed, unmercerised cotton yarn, giving it a natural matte texture that’s very pleasant to the touch. Key features include:

• ▷ Aran (worsted/light chunky) weight
• ▷ Soft, firm and well-defined feel
• ▷ Perfect for structured, long-lasting projects
• ▷ Excellent behaviour during blocking and washing
• ▷ Ideal for fabrics with volume and body

It is made in the EU and carries EN71-3 certification, making it suitable for children’s projects and toys.

✅ Yes, in fact it’s one of the most recommended yarns for large or firm-structured amigurumi thanks to its thickness and twist. Its advantages over finer yarns like Catona include:

• ▷ Faster project completion
• ▷ Larger figures with less effort
• ▷ More visible and defined stitches
• ▷ Greater resistance to stretching or deformation

• ▷ Recommended for crochet or knitting: 4.5 mm to 5.0 mm

If you want a tighter fabric (e.g. for amigurumi), try using a 4.0 mm hook. For garments or drapey blankets, 5.0 mm is ideal.

Cahlista is a high-quality cotton yarn—durable and washable:

• ✅ Machine washable up to 40 °C on a delicate cycle
• ❌ Do not tumble dry
• ✅ Dry flat (horizontally)
• ✅ Iron on low heat if needed

Thanks to its 100% cotton composition, colours remain vibrant after multiple washes when following these guidelines.

✅ Yes. With its medium weight and excellent twist, it’s very easy to work with:

• ▷ Stitches are easy to see and count
• ▷ Great for learning basic techniques
• ▷ Forgives mistakes and doesn’t fray easily
• ▷ Not slippery, unlike some mercerised yarns

That’s why it’s one of the most used yarns in beginner crochet and knitting workshops.

Cahlista shares the same colour palette as Catona and Catona Chroma, allowing for creative combinations and textural play between yarns of different weights and finishes:

• ▷ Cahlista: matte and thick
• ▷ Catona: mercerised, fine, with sheen
• ▷ Chroma: subtle gradients on a Catona base

It can also be combined with Whirl, Softfun or Stone Washed depending on the type of project.

Each ball contains 50 grams and approximately 85 metres.

• ▷ 10 balls x 85 m = 850 metres total

A perfect amount for multiple small projects or one larger piece—like a baby blanket or several medium-sized amigurumi.

✅ Yes, it’s an excellent gift for any craft enthusiast:

• ▷ Well-chosen, visually appealing colours
• ▷ Full-size balls, not mini skeins
• ▷ Practical for storage and transport
• ▷ Ideal for classes, workshops or personal projects

You can also pair it with a pattern, a crochet hook, and basic tools to create a complete beginner’s set.