The first issue of a new bi-annual magazine from Dutch company Scheepjes.

Packed with knitting and crochet patterns, inspirational and informative articles and interviews with craftspeople and artists about yarn related subjects, fashion and lifestyles.

Called ‘The Sea Issue’, everything has been chosen to reflect the close relationship The Netherlands has with all things nautical, from a discussions about yarns, interviews with designers and bloggers and, of course, patterns.

Crocheted patterns include a beautiful seaweed shawl, an appealing toy octopus, multi-coloured tidal cushions, a stunning scoop necked lacy summer tunic, skinny scarf, practical net bags, a colourful Aquarel blanket, huge stepping stone cushions, an open backed sweater, and a macramé plant hanger,

Knitted patterns include a delicate waves shawl, a striped top, and a knitted skinny scarf.

All beautifully photographed and with a definite Dutch influence on every page.