Something About My Last Dance in The Rain…



What can feel better than finishing a crochet wip on which you have been working for several months? I am not fond of large and epic projects as there are so many other ideas flying around. And my brain wants to catch each and everyone, and to develop it into a new design. But with a large project going on it’s not possible. So even though crochet blankets are very attractive I try to hold myself and reject them (always against my will). But there is one, very-very special, blanket I couldn’t resist. From the very beginning I knew I MUST make it. And this is Last Dance On The Beach CAL hosted by Scheepjes. Last week I finally finished it and today I am so very excited to share pictures with you.
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

This blanket has lots of meanings for me. I am very proud to be a part of this wonderful project as a designer. Together with my blogger friends we created square motifs for this blanket to bring into life CAL idea of Marinke Slump (aka Wink) from A Creative Being… Marinke tragically passed away last summer, and Scheepjes initiated Last Dance on the Beach CAL in a memory of this talented, kind, open hearted young lady. You can read more information about this CAL in my blog post HERE.
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

Unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to meet Marinke in person… To be honest at the moment I lack words to express my thoughts precise, and correctly … Many people in the world struggle with depression. It’s an invisible enemy crashing people’s lives. Last Dance on the Beach CAL united literally thousands of people who were making blankets in different parts of the world. Who were sharing their love, and who were trying to show that everyone’s life matters.

After this CAL started I read many thankful comments over different social media channels. Everyone of us feels damaged, and frustrated, and broken, and deeply sad from time to time. Someone lives with this through entire life… and then it’s very important to know you are not alone. That together we can make each other’s life a lit bit better. I know Last Dance on the Beach CAL brought light to many homes, and families and lives. And these are not just the words...
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

There were kits in three different colourways available for Last Dance on The Beach CAL: Dance in the Sea, Dance in the Rain and Dance under the Stars. Kits are no more available for purchase but if you visit Wool Warehouse HERE* and click each of the kit, you will see exact shades and yardages used for each blanket. There were basic kits with premium acrylic yarn Colour Crafter and luxury kits with Merino Soft. You can also create your own colour combination. In THIS blog post about the kits you will see how many skeins of each colour are needed to finish the blanket. And all patterns are available on Scheepjes website HERE.
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

Scheepjes donated small amout of money on every sold kit in Marinke Slump’s name. And after CAL was finished a cheque of 18.100 euros was handed to organization Mind. And it means many more people will get help in their struggles on the way to light.
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

I am very proud my own blanket is now finished! I wanted to make Last Dance in the Rain but in a slightly different colour combination. I left out whites and browns, and only used the shades of grey and blue. I forgot to weight each square before joining, so yardages are not exact…

I used the following shades of Merino Soft (and Amour Clover crochet hook 4.5mm*):

603 (11 skeins) – squares 2 and 8, joining and border
604 (5 skeins) – squares 5 and 7
605 (5 skeins) – squares 1 and 12
610 (5 skeins) – squares 4 and 10
612 (5 skeins) – squares 3 and 9
613 (5 skeins) – squares 6 and 11

To say I LOVE my new blanket is to say nothing… I am just very happy and proud.
Last Dance on the Beach - Scheepjes CAL 2016 - free crochet blanket pattern

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9 comments

  1. wonderful, i love your colorcombination

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  2. Beautiful blanket, beautiful colors.
    Marja

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  3. Beautiful blanket, it does remind me of a Beach with all the right colors.

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  4. Your blanket is lovely, Tatsiana. You always choose such wonderful color combinations in your projects. I am working on my last 4 squares of the blanket before I start assembling it. Like you, I don't usually attempt such large, time-consuming projects, but I had to make this blanket in Wink's memory. I really enjoyed the square you designed--I learned new stitches and I love the finished square. Thank you for sharing your blanket and your talents.

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  5. Loved your square and I love your blanket - and what a fabulous amount of money Scheppjes donated to Mind!!!

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  6. Your blanket came out beautiful and I love the colors that you used! Well done! --Rita Z.

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  7. wonderfull color...i amdoing the same������thank you so much for sharing !

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  8. Hi could you please tell me in grams how much wool I need
    Regards Marie

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