Winter Whimsy: 2026 Hand-Dyed Yarn Advent Calendar. A yarn-filled countdown inspired by the quiet wonder of winter. Our 2026 Hand-Dyed Yarn Advent Calendar: Winter Whimsy captures the sparkle of snowy mornings and the cozy joy of stitching through the holidays. Inspired by twinkling snowflakes, cheerful snowmen, knitted mittens, and frosty winter skies, this advent is designed to bring a little wonder to every morning in December. Each skein is a surprise, revealed one day at a time for the full holiday magic experience. The palette flows through dreamy winter shades of blues, greens, purples, and snowy tones grays/creams, creating a collection that works beautifully together for shawls, blankets, and scrappy projects that celebrate the season. With 25 days of mini skeins, each day becomes a small moment of joy—unwrapping color, picking up your needles, and adding one more stitch to the story of your December. Advent Options Option 1: Ultimate Advent (aka “Give me all the yarnie surprises!”) For makers who want the full magical experience. Includes: • 25 days of 20g mini skeins of hand-dyed yarn • Choose your preferred base: Sock, DK, or Worsted • A large luxe tote bag or similar big enough for a blanket project • The Ultimate Kit: a curated collection of goodies from some of your favorite makers (kept secret until December 😉) This option is designed to feel like opening a little gift every morning leading up to Christmas. Option 2: Just the Yarn (Already have enough project bags and notions? This one’s for you.) Includes: • 25 days of 20g mini skeins of hand-dyed yarn • Choose your preferred base: Sock, DK, or Worsted All the color and surprise of the advent—just without the extras Yarn Details • 25 mini skeins • 20g each • Total yardage depends on base purchased See below for specifics on each base Important Notes • Colors are kept secret until December to preserve the advent surprise - though they will be limited to only blues, greens, purples, grays, and ivory/creams. • Packaging has yet to be determined (if we will be doing a 2025 style advent box again for 2026 or a giant tote). • Advent calendars ship in November so they arrive in time for December 1st Yarn Base Options 🧶 Southern Sock | 80 yard minis | 75% 19.5 Micron Merino & 25% Nylon | 3-ply 🧶 Merino Fingering | 87 yard minis | 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino | 2-ply 🧶 MCN Sock | 87 yard minis | 80% Superwash Wool 19.5 micron & 10% Cashmere, 10% Recycled Nylon 🧶 Merino Silk Fingering | minis | 80% Fine Superwash Merino Wool 21.5 mic & 20% Mulberry Silk | 2 ply 🧶 Southern DK | 45 yard minis | 75% 19.5 Micron Merino & 25% Nylon | 3-ply 🧶 MCN DK | 49yard minis | 80% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool 19 micron, 10% Cashmere, & 10% Recycled Nylon | 4-ply 🧶 Merino DK | 49 yard minis | 100% Superwash Merino Wool 21.5 microns | 4-ply 🧶 Merino Worsted | 44 yard minis | 100% 21 micron superwash merino wool | 4-ply Why You’ll Love It • No Spoilers: Yarn colors are a complete surprise until you open each day. • Beautifully Packaged each mini is individually wrapped for a daily surprise and packaged perfectly for gift giving to yourself or a loved one • A Treat for You or Someone You Love: It’s more than yarn—it’s a holiday experience. • Small-Batch & Exclusive: Dyed in our Florida studio, with love and care. Timeline: • Preorder Ships: Early November, 2026. Please order separately. Any other items ordered with this will be canceled so that we provide the best possible customer experience and don’t make you wait until November for other order items Ready to bring the magic home? Reserve yours today! FAQs • Can I choose my yarn base? (Yes – Fingering/sock, DK or Worsted available) • Are the skeins color-coordinated? (Yes – they follow a cohesive theme, but colors are a surprise; but think lots of blues, greens, and purples - tones may be light, dark, bold, muted, or pastel) • Is this a limited edition? (Yes – once they’re gone, they’re gone!) • Is a pattern included? knit and crochet pattern suggestions are available - I recommend Knitty Natty’s advent list here. Or here is a link to some of my favorite free advent knitting and crochet patterns 📫Note: Orders placed before October 1st will ship early November. Orders placed after October 1st will ship starting mid-November. We highly recommend the shipping insurance because we are not responsible for package loss / delay once in carriers possession. 🎄As always, we thank you for your love of Southern Skeins and we cannot wait to share this advent with you! 🌟 Please purchase advent by itself in the order. 🌟 🌟 No cancelations or refunds allowed on these pre-orders. By purchasing this advent you agree to these terms and conditions. 🌟 🎄Pictures of advent calendars displayed are previous year’s calendars to give an idea of what we’ve produced in the past If you are not one for surprise colors, we don’t recommend investing in this advent. 🎄Monitor setting may change the way the colors appear on my screen vs yours.
