2018 ADVENT | 24-stripe skein
NOTE: the original Advent Skein was dyed with narrower stripes as you can see from the product photo. Going forward (this update included) the stripes will be the same width as the 2019-2025 skeins.
The 2018 Cozy Knitter 24-stripe advent skein will be in my Bliss base which is 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon. This skein will not come with a mini skein, however the skein will be split into two even skeins so you can cast on both socks and have them matching. If you knit 1-2 stripes per day for the month of December you should have a fresh pair of socks for Christmas morning.
This will be a brand new colourway and only available for a limited time. All colours will have The Cozy Knitter feel you all know and love, I may or may not choose to repeat this colourway at a later time.
Sock sets contain around 85g stripes and a 30g mini-skein. Advent skeins are 120g and only dyed on the 80/20 Sock base, the mini for Advents are optional.
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 colourfast 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 colours 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.