Collection: Scheepjes

From the earliest inception in 1799 to its height in 1962, Scheepjeswol grew to have 900 employees: the company had expanded and had been modernised in the 15 years following WW II.

Unfortunately, in the latter part of the 60's an into the 70's, higher wages and the sourcing of cheaper products from countries outside of Europe, caused a decrease in production and eventually led to Scheepjeswol’s bankruptcy in 1988. It was the end of almost 190 years of wool production.

Twenty-two years later, family-owned business De Bondt, a haberdashery took over the Scheepjeswol brand name and gave it a new lease of life so that today we can again use the yarn of this famous Dutch brand.

The Scheepjeswol logo shows a ship based on a ‘Samoereus’, an inland vessel that among other things was used to transport peat from the bogs around Veenendaal. You can find the same ship in Veenendaal’s coat of arms.

Find a pattern for your Scheepjes yarn

For project inspiration, explore these printed and PDF patterns:

• For Scheepjes Whirl: Stormy Day Shawl, a printed crochet pattern made with one cake of Whirl.
• For Scheepjes Catona: Christmas Crochet: Complete Set (PDF), or the individual PDF patterns: Christmas Stocking Ornament, Santa’s Sack Ornament, Snowflake Ornament and Tea Towel Topper.
• For a Catona yarn alternative: Crochet Lanyard (PDF), originally made in Yarn and Colours Must Have and also in Scheepjes Catona Denim. The pattern allows alternative yarns with an adjusted hook size.
• For a flexible 4ply project: Mini Granny Square Heart Earrings (PDF). The pattern allows cotton and other yarns, making Catona an alternative; adjust the hook size and expect the finished size to vary.

For more project ideas, browse Scheepjes Patterns. Check each pattern’s recommended yarn, hook size, gauge and quantities before starting, especially when substituting yarn.