Scheepjes - Colour Crafter

Scheepjes Colour Crafter is a premium 100% acrylic DK-weight yarn, designed for crochet, knitting and general crafting. Its composition includes an anti-pilling treatment, which means it withstands wear and washing without forming bobbles, and offers a silky, lightweight and very soft texture.

This yarn is one of Scheepjes’ most popular choices due to its excellent value for money, its versatility and the extensive colour palette of 93 shades, all inspired by cities in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Thanks to its softness, durability and medium weight, Colour Crafter is a very versatile yarn.

Ideal projects include:

• ▷ Blankets and throws (especially if you want bright colours and easy care).
• ▷ Garments: jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves, etc.
• ▷ Amigurumi (especially larger designs or for beginners).
• ▷ Cushions, home décor and accessories.
• ▷ School and educational projects due to its durability and low maintenance.

It’s ideal both for beginners and for those needing to knit or crochet large pieces economically and easily.

The most notable difference lies in its manufacturing quality:

• ▷ Its anti-pilling treatment keeps it looking clean and high-quality over time.
• ▷ Unlike many acrylics, it doesn’t make that typical “squeaky” sound when worked, and its feel is much more silky.
• ▷ It has a balanced twist, making it easy to handle, even with complex stitches.

Additionally, its presentation in 100 g balls (300 m) means it goes much further than smaller skeins.

✅ Yes, absolutely. Being a hypoallergenic yarn, free from lanolin or animal fibres, it is safe for allergy sufferers or those with atopic skin, including babies.

Moreover, its softness makes it pleasant from the very first stitch, with no need for pre-washing.

The official recommendation from the brand is to use 4.00 mm hooks or needles.

However, you can adjust depending on your desired fabric:

• ▷ Tighter gauge: use 3.5 mm needles.
• ▷ Looser and more drapey: go up to 4.5 mm or even 5 mm for blankets with better drape.

Each ball of Scheepjes Colour Crafter weighs 100 g and provides approximately 300 m of yarn.

This means that:

• ▷ 2–3 balls can make a jumper in size S/M.
• ▷ 5–7 balls can make a medium-sized blanket.
• ▷ A single ball is enough for several amigurumi or short scarves.

👉 It’s a highly efficient and economical yarn for large projects.

Yes. One of the great advantages of Colour Crafter is how easy it is to care for:

• ▷ Machine-washable up to 40 °C.
• ▷ Suitable for tumble drying on low heat.
• ▷ It retains shape and colour wash after wash.
• ▷ Can be ironed on low heat if necessary (although most items won’t require it).

✅ Yes. Scheepjes Colour Crafter is considered one of the best yarns for beginners because of its:

• ▷ Manageable medium weight.
• ▷ Firm twist that makes stitches easy to see.
• ▷ Softness, making it comfortable to work with for long periods.
• ▷ Accessible price, ideal for learning or making large test pieces.

✅ Yes, especially with:

• ▷ Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet (which has a variegated vintage finish, ideal for contrasts).
• ▷ Scheepjes Catona or Cahlista for decorative details.
• ▷ Scheepjes Whirl if you want to blend textures or add gradient effects.

You can also combine solid colours as the 93-shade palette is designed for harmonious mixing.

The finish of Colour Crafter is:

• ▷ Matte with a subtle silky sheen, giving it a sophisticated yet understated look.
• ▷ It has good stitch definition, making it ideal for textured stitches, cables, lace or pattern work.