countdown calendar 2026

There will be one last round of woollentwine countdown calendars happening this year and I'm so incredibly happy to make them available for you.

Since we all know its a big project with lots of details to be clarified and organized, I have set up this little info page for you to reference when considering to order a calendar.

If any further questions occur, feel free to contact me via the form at the bottom of the page or hello@woollentwine.com

general info

A countdown calendar is meant to accompany with joyous moments during the last weeks of the year, leading up to the festive celebrations.

If you are new to the concept and would like an in-depth overview of what this is all about, I have recorded a full video where I chat you through all the details.

intro video

tiers + pricing

The countdown calendar will be available in different tiers and yarn bases. I'll summarize the different tiers below for you:

- 24x 20g mini skeins - 262€
- 12x 20g mini skeins - 142€
- 4x 120g sock sets - 184€
- 4x 100g spinning fibre - 109€

There are different base options aswell as add ons to be read about further down.

bases

The bases available are Heirloom 4ply and Ovis Sock, aswell as some spinning fibre of the Heirloom fibre blend.

The sock set tier is only available in Ovis Sock and the fibre tier is only available in the Heirloom blend. The mini skein tiers are available in both base options.

To reference the yarn specs, feel free to check my base-page.

yarn base info

save a slot

To save a production slot for a calendar, you will pay a small deposit and choose the tier you would like to get. The deposit is non-refundable and is a secured slot in the production line so please be mindful about that.

Production begins right after the preorders/save a slots go live on June 3rd.

Later in August, invoices will be sent and you'll have time to pay them until September.

add ons + packaging

Every calendar comes with a few goodies carefully curated by me. Some are physical treats, some non-material!

You can also add full, undyed skeins of the corresponding yarn bases at a reduced price when we send out final invoices in August.

I will wrap everything carefully and present it in a special box that can be reused afterwards. All packaging will be plastic free and from recycled materials.

timings and dates

"save a slot" preorders for all tiers launch on the 3rd of June at 8pm CET. Newsletter suscribers get early access and can preorder from 6pm CET on so I warmly invite you to sign up!

- invoices: August
- payment deadline: September
- shipping: late October

newsletter sign up

shipping

All advents ship via UPS for international orders and are fully tracked and insured. For domestic orders, you can choose between UPS or DHL.

US orders are shipped with DDP and you can see fees at checkout. If tariffs are taken down by the shipment date, any overpaid import cost will be refunded.

shipping info page

frequently asked questions

Are the colours arranged to be a fade?

No, the range of shades will be a typical representation of my botanically dyed palette but not designed to be knitted into a fade.

Due to the general nature of plant dyes and my personal way of combining them, there will be a cohesive palette of colours that should be easy to combine with each other.

Other than that, you'll have to trust me a little with this :)

Will there be solids or variegated colours?

All colourways in all yarn tiers will be solids/tonals. No heavily speckled or multicoloured colourways.

The sock set tier might also contains only solids/tonals.

The fibre option will have a slightly variegated effect but no speckles or wild multicolours either (fibres don't dye solidly for me so they will all have a bit of variation).

When do I need to pay what?

The deposit for the "save a slot" preorder is 20€ regardless of the tier. That is the amount due upon preorder at June 3rd.

On 31st of August, we'll send out the payment links for the full amount for your order where the deposit will already be deducted. At that point, you'll also be able to also get the "add on skeins"- the discounted rate for the add ons will only be available when you check out via the payment link only so make sure to enter the shop through the link.

Payments are due until 15th of September and if you are eligible for the new "Pay in instalments" feature by PayPal, you can use that to split up your payments even further.

What can I make with the mini skeins?

There are plenty of beautiful inspirational patterns out there for what can be done lots of smaller amounts of different colours of yarn.

So each calendar will come with a curated list of inspirational projects that I will select carefully.

Please note there is no pattern included in the countdown calendar boxes.

Can I add full skeins?

Yes, that is totally possible. You can add full skeins in the undyed shades available from each bases at a reduced price.

Available shades on Ovis Sock:
- Undyed Ecru
- Undyed Grey

However, please note that you can not add any skeins from current stock since advents are preorders and ship separately from in-stock orders.

How much are the add on skeins?

Undyed skeins can be added at a discount. Ovis Sock Add on Skeins are 28€ each, Heirloom 4ply is 27€ per skein.

Can I order in-stock yarn with my calendar?

Unfortunately not - to keep shipping and logistics doable, yarn from other collections and current stock can not be ordered with the calendars.

You can order the dedicated countdown calendar add-on skeins with your chosen tier, but stock yarn needs to be ordered separately. Sorry for the inconvenience!

What add ons/goodies can I expect?

I believe that part of the fun of these kind of calendars is the surprising factor, so I'm not sharing too many details.

However, I know it can be overwhelming to receive a ton of items you won't really use. This is why I decided to keep the goodies to a minimum and not only add physical goods but also some non-material ones that come directly from myself to you. I hope you'll love it!

Can I cancel my "save a slot" preorder or return the calendar?

Please note that production starts right after the preorder is placed and each calendar is made to order.

This means that you receive a personalized product that can not be returned.

I am happy to help you make an informed decision about your order so please feel free to email me at hello@woollentwine.com beforehand with all questions or concerns you might have. I'll answer as quickly as I can.

However, once an order is placed it can not be cancelled nor returned so please think through whether you are sure about purchasing.

How long will preorders be open?

I will keep the preorders open until I reach my production capacity. Due to the fact that this is a very labour intensive product I'm putting lots of love and care into, I have to limit it to a manageable amount.

Therefore it is always good to consider place your preorder asap.

How does the early access work?

Newsletter subscribers will get early access from 6pm CET on (general public will be able to order at 8pm CET).

How it works: You'll receive an email at 5:30pm CET with the link to the products. Thats half an hour before the launch so we can be sure you have the access link in time.

You need to access the shop through the link/button in the email and then you'll see the countdown calendar products go live at 6pm CET.

Please make sure you are correctly subscribed and opted in for receiving emails from me. If you are unsure whether you subsribed successfully, you can email me at hello@woollentwine.com and I'll check for you.

Can I order from the US?

Yes! I ship with UPS and am able to also collect the duties caused by the new reciprocal tariffs at checkout.

You will be able to pay everything up front so there are no hidden charges or additional import cost upon arrival of the parcel.

The fees will be approximately 15% of the value of goods. If you would like an estimate of the duties for your order prior to the launch, don't hesitate to reach out at hello@woollentwine.com and I'll happily help you calculate the exact amount.

In the case of changes to the current tariff situation happen during the production timeframe, we'll make sure to monitor and react accordingly. In case of overpaid import duties, we'll refund those according to the current legal situation and trading agreement. We'll sort this for you, no worries.

If further questions occur, feel free to contact me via the form below