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Sophie's Universe CAL 2015

Sophie’s Universe Book

I am so very pleased to announce that the Sophie’s Universe book is now available for sale!  I am overwhelmed by the number of positive comments and messages we have received since I shared a sneak peek of the book last week.

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

For those of you who don’t know what Sophie’s Universe is, I will give you a quick summary.  Sophie’s Universe is a continuous square blanket with lots of surface detail.  The pattern was released as a 20-part CAL (crochet-along) in 2015, sponsored by Scheepjes and hosted in the Official CCC Social Group by my good friend Kimberly Slifer (who’s granddaughter this blanket is named after).

Although advanced, the pattern is written specifically for adventurous beginners.  It contains lots of step-by-step photos and hints, and Esther Dijkstra from It’s All in a Nutshell has done video tutorials for each part.  The CAL has also been translated into many languages with the help of my wonderful volunteers.

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

Quote from the Sophie’s Universe Book

Scheepjes and I started working on a paperback version of the pattern just over a year ago.  The result is this comprehensive 216-page A4 book.  It is stitch-bound, and this, combined with the weight of it, means that it lies flat when open.  I have a thing about nice paper, and my second favourite thing about the book is the fact that it is printed on really nice paper.  I keep running my hands over the pages with a goofy grin on my face.

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

Just a Few of the Books I Will Be Taking to the Waltham Abbey Wool Show on the 15th of January 2017

My favourite thing about the book is the way it looks!  Hans Mossel took the beautiful cover photograph and Sabine Burkunk was in charge of styling for the cover.  Jane Toft did an amazing job with the layout.  It is everything I didn’t know I wanted until I saw it.  Not only did she use gorgeous colours for the background and cover, but she also created a sense of space and elegance with the design, choosing the featured photos with care and consideration.  I love the fact that my mom and her Sophie are featured on the back cover, and that my boys pop up now and again.

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

Photo Task 2: #sophiebouquet

Photo Tasks

During the CAL, we asked people to share photos of their Sophies as ‘photo tasks’.  There is something extra special about seeing the habitat/loves/interests/landmarks that reveal a little bit about the hooker behind the project.

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

Quote from the Sophie’s Universe Book

Shared Photos on Instagram

Sophie's Universe Book Dedri Uys Scheepjes

Where Can I Buy the Sophie’s Universe Book?

Signed Copies

You can find me at the Waltham Abbey Wool Show on Sunday (15 January 2017), where I will be opening the show, judging the Funky Neck Wear Competiton, and selling and signing books.  I know that many of you are not in the UK and are therefore unable to attend the show or get a signed copy, so the Lookatwhatimade family paid a visit to the Wool Warehouse premises on Saturday, where I signed and numbered the first 120 copies to be sold through their website (link below).

Retailers

Price:  £16.95/€19.95

Yarn Packs for Sophie’s Universe

For the CAL, I made Sophie in three different weights of Sheepjes yarn to obtain three different sizes (small, medium, and large).  The book contains information for all three sizes.  If you want to have a look at the materials list and size information before buying the book, you can find all the information HERE.

Sophie's Universe CAL 2015 Lookatwhatimade

From Top to Bottom: Cotton 8 (Small), Softfun (Medium), and Stonewashed XL (Large).

I have since started another Sophie in Colour Crafter.  It follows the same bright colourway as the Small Sophie but works up to the same size as the Medium Sophie.  The Colour Crafter is a great alternative for those people who want to try the pattern with a less expensive yarn.   This colourway is not included in the book, but you can find the details HERE.

Yarn Packs are available in my Wool Warehouse Shop HERE.

Resources

I would like to thank Scheepjes and Jane Toft for helping me to create this book, and I would like to thank you for supporting and encouraging me along the way.  If you buy the book and share photos, please use hashtag #sophiesuniversebook so that we can find them.

You can find me on Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest, Twitter, or Instagram.

Happy Hooking!

Dedri

This blog post contains affiliate links. I only link to products I personally use or would use.  All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Hi Dedri
    I live in new Zealand where am I able to buy the book please let’s know look forward to hearing from you
    Thanks
    Elizabeth Rose

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    • Hi Elizabeth. Wool Warehouse ships internationally. Apart from that, I don’t know where you would find a copy (unless you go and steal my sister’s one in Hamilton). My aunt’s married name is Rose. Apart from her and her family, you are the only other Rose I have come across :)

  2. You’re sold out except at bol, which doesn’t ship to the u.s. When will it be available at amazon in the u.s.?

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  4. when will Sophies Universe book be available in US? I love your patterns and would love to purchase this book

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  6. I can’t wait for Amazon to have it available in the U.S.! I’m really pleased to hear the book lays flat when open, as that was a big question I had. Thank you for continuing to make the pattern available for free as well. It certainly speaks highly of you (and your mission to encourage beginners) and it speaks highly of the pattern that so many of us are dying to buy it, even though we’ve printed it off! You are an inspiration and I can’t thank you enough.

    Best wishes from Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
    Pam Schaw

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    • Thank you for your lovely comment, Pam. Of course we all need to make a living and the blog and books bring me some extra income, but my motivation has always been a love of encouraging and teaching. I cannot tell you how special it makes me feel to be part of such a wonderful supportive community. I am humbled and blessed x

    • I don’t know when Amazon will list them, but hopefully soon! Amazon listing time is like Africa time. Now means later, and later means MUCH later.

  8. This is incredibly exciting! I have signed up to be notified when Wool Warehouse is back in stock…bummed I didn’t snag a signed copy, but I can wait (not so) patiently! Congratulations!

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  9. Dedri, I am so happy for you!! And proud to know you in person. Sophie’s Universe is a very special project. It’s just amazing! And the book is amazing, too! You are a very talented lady and I wish you lots of creative energy :) And time to crochet :)

    Hugging!
    Tatsiana

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    • Thank you very much, Tatsiana. I am proud to count you among my friends too. You are such an inspiration x

    • Dankie Christelle. Ek het jou laaste post gelees en ‘n heel paar boeke gesien wat ek graag wil lees. En ek sien jy’t n Herman Wouk in jou foto. Ek LOVE sy werk :)

    • There is a list of other retailers in the post above. At the moment, the book is sold out everywhere, but it should be back in stock at the beginning of February.

    • Nor I :) Jaco’s favourite emoji is, of course, the smiling p**p emoji, which works for everything except this…actually, what does a smiling p**p emoji even mean?

    • Yes, Sharon. The instructions will remain free on my website, along with the translations and the videos.

  20. Thank you for everything Dedri and congratulations! What a journey and I’m so happy to be a part of it. I just reached the butterflyband on my second Sophie and I see a lot more in my future with this wonderful book! I can’t wait to get it. I think I might get that goofy grin you are talking about when I hold it for the first time. It’s silly but it makes you feel like you are a part something huge and wonderful. Thank you again! Love from Linda

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    • Linda, that is exactly how I feel: “a part of something huge and wonderful”. The crochet community has been so amazingly supportive!

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