I've had a yarny advent calendar to open during the countdown to Christmas for the last few years now, it's become a bit of a tradition. In fact, I often have more than one as I've been involved in quite a few swaps too.
This year, I've gone with the Charity Advent which is organised by Helen at Giddy Yarns again. It's a bit different from the advents offered by most other yarn dyers as it's a collaboration and each mini skein is dyed by a different dyer. Thirty Five UK dyers are on board this year, each supplying one of the yarns for the 24 day advent or 12 day countdown box. It's fun to try yarn from dyers I've never bought yarn from before. I also like the fact that money raised from these advents and countdown boxes is donated to three charities, Shelter, Action for Children and Reengage.
I'm not taking part in any swaps this year so I shall have just this one advent calendar to open during December. Has anyone else bought a yarny advent calendar, or any other type of advent calendar?
I still have yarns from other years advent calendars so I have passed this year, I am making 24 little advent bags to reuse each year, I will pop a treat for both hubby and I in each.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea and you can add the wool to your scrappy blanket. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone!
ReplyDeleteI've not had one this year, I've got so many minis, I need to start using them instead of adding to them 🤣 Having said that I did buy some minis occasionally through the year and put them away so will do what I did last year and get one of the kids to pack them up for me.
ReplyDeleteAlways sounds good, but I think this year will be hard for most, with your royal mail having delays and ours just chaotic these days. Do enjoy, take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat is so good the three charities will benefit ...
ReplyDeleteI do agree with 'Crimson Kettle' this year has gone so quickly!
All the best Jan
How exciting, Jo. It'll be interesting to see what's in each little parcel. 🎄
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ReplyDeleteA lovely way to raise money for charity. Can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. What a fast year!
what a great idea, and a great way to raise money for charity
ReplyDeleteI have never bought one of these but they do sound fun. I am looking forward to seeing what you make with your skeins. I love that fact that this one donates to charity that is so generous.
ReplyDeleteI haven't bought one this year but I always enjoy seeing what's in yours, these years fly by don't they, I think it's great that three charities will benefit from the sale of these, have a great weekend. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely way to sample different yarns and a lovely treat for each day, enjoy xcx
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