2023 ADVENT | 24-stripe skein
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International orders will be shipped via Chit Chats Express utilizing Asendia, USPS and your local postal service.
USA bound orders are unafffected
The 2023 skein will have a different theme than the previous 5 years. This year I was inspired to dye a gradient based on a photo of a prism.
This will be a brand new colourway and only available for a limited time.
Yarn Base: The Advent Skein is dyed on my Bliss sock base which is 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon and will be approx. 115g. The skein will be split into two even half-skeins each with 2 full repeats of 24 stripes, stripes are approx. 5-6 rows depending on your gauge. To have a finished pair of socks by Christmas Day you may need to knit more than one stripe daily, this depends on your personal gauge and the size you will be knitting.
Optionally; you can purchase a mini-skein on either of my Bliss, Shimmer or Glitz bases to be used for heels/toes/cuff. This is entirely up to the individual makers, many makers choose to use a mini-skein from their stash or opt to knit their socks using just the striped yarn.
Shipping: All 24-stripe advent skeins will be shipped from Ontario, Canada. US and Canadian orders will ship early November. International order will ship mid-October, please see notes on international shipping prior to placing an order.
Sock sets contain around 85g stripes and a 30g mini-skein
80/20 SOCK (Bliss): 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon. 413 yards/115 g
84/16 SILVER SOCK (Shimmer): 84% Superwash Merino and 16% Silver Stellina (3 ply), 413 yards per 115 g
84/16 GOLD SOCK (Glitz): 84% Superwash Merino and 16% Gold Stellina (3 ply), 413 yards per 115 g
DK sock sets contain around 85g stripes and a 40g mini-skein
75/25 DK: 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon. 125g (4.4oz), 280m (305yds)
I highly recommend hand washing your knit items in cool or lukewarm water using a pH-neutral wool wash to keep them looking beautiful for as long as possible.
I use colorfast acid dyes for dyeing my yarn and rinse until the water runs clear. However, there is a chance that some dye may bleed slightly during the first few washes. For this reason, I suggest washing your items separately, especially during the first couple of washes.
If you have them available, it’s a good idea to use a "colour catcher" (similar to dryer sheets), which can be found in the laundry section of most stores. Some dyes, especially highly saturated colors like reds, blues, or speckled skeins, are more prone to bleeding. This is common for both hand-dyed and commercially dyed wool.
Important: Avoid washing your items in hot water, as this can break the bond between the fiber and the dye, potentially causing bleeding.
The Cozy Knitter is located in Ontario, Canada. All in-stock items will ship within 1-2 weeks. If you order contains pre-order items please refer to the product page for specific shipping timeframess.
Canadian packages are shipped via Canada Post or UPS.
US bound package are shipped via Chit Chats Express, using USPS. Please keep in mind when placing an order your package will be crossing an international border which may cause delays.
International bound packages are also shipped using Chit Chats Express via Asendia and several international postal services. As your package will be crossing international borders please keep in mind this may cause delays. Any additional fees, duty and/or taxes are the responsibility of the recipiant.