{"title":"Advent Calendar 2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2026-mystery-yarn-advent-calendar-folk-art-themed-naturally-dyed-sock-yarn-10g-daily","title":"2026 Mystery Yarn Advent Calendar    Folk Art themed      Naturally Dyed Sock Yarn 10g daily","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Mystery Mini-Skein Advent Calendar is available to purchase and will showcase my natural dye range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemed 'Folk Art', the Despatch date is at the end of October, with delivery in November ready to start on December 1st.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Folk Art' theme draws inspiration from Eastern European\/Slavic folk art and folklore motifs and colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advent includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 x 10g merino blend sock yarn mini skeins. 1 per day (10g = 42.5m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a custom printed project bag with an original 'Folk Art' design, that can store your advent and be reused for future projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasily recyclable packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand maybe a few extra knitting notion treats!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etracked postage within U.K.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA knit-a-long pattern designed for the advent yarns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edespatch date 31st October 2026. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe option to purchase 100g cream\/undyed sock yarn on the same base for the Knit-A-Long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn total you will receive 250g hand dyed sock weight yarn which equates to 1062m of yarn (10g\/42.5m per day). This can be used for the accompanying pattern or with any other sock\/4ply weight Advent make-a-long patterns. Each hand dyed mini skein will be coloured using natural dyes. The final colours will differ from the 2025 example shown in the images above, but the collection will showcase the wide range of colours achievable with plant\/natural dyes. Each skein will be labelled with the dye used and includes some information about that dyestuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: All skeins are mordanted for light and wash fastness. They may fade\/change slightly over time but this will not be very noticeable - think medieval tapestries fading over 100's of years. This is normal for natural colours, some would say it is part of their charm! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe advent will use 100% sustainable \u0026amp; recyclable packaging and labelling. Each mini skein will be in numbered and recycled (\u0026amp; recyclable) paper bags, and come to you inside a reusable cotton project bag, printed with an original 'Folk Art' design. Postal packaging will be recycled content (\u0026amp; recyclable) kraft mailers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach days numbered paper bag will contain 1 x merino blend sock weight mini skein (75% merino, 25% nylon), and possibly other treats such as an original design stitch marker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeedle size used will be 3mm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price includes Royal Mail Tracked 48 postage within the UK. Postage outside the UK is International Tracked service and incurs an extra cost. These may take longer to reach you (2-3 weeks estimated), hence the October despatch date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechniques used for the K-A-L pattern will be: cast on, cast off, stocking stitch, colour work, simple increases \u0026amp; decreases, some easy swiss embroidery. Optional - reading from a knitting chart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA CUSTOMERS: The Price for USA customers includes the customs fee of £9.50 and US customs handling fee of £0.50. Prepayment ensures that your item will be shipped to you without delay once it reaches the USA Point of Entry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that unfortunately I cannot accept returns\/refunds on Advent orders. \u003cbr\u003ePlease contact me with any questions not answered above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkestone Harbour Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Advent skeins only","offer_id":57429715419511,"sku":"ADVMAL26","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Advent + MAL Yarn","offer_id":57429715452279,"sku":"ADVENT26","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5204\/3042\/files\/9debd7d3-il_fullxfull.8295261917_l83h.jpg?v=1788284797"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5204\/3042\/collections\/9debd7d3-il_fullxfull.8295261917_l83h.jpg?v=1788973543","url":"https:\/\/folkestoneharbouryarn.com\/collections\/advent-calendar-2026.oembed","provider":"Folkestone Harbour Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}