{"product_id":"advent-calendar-kit-the-carousel-catdigan-2026-installments","title":"Advent Calendar Kit - The Carousel Catdigan - 2026 - Installments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the installment plan option; you'll be charged the amount shown four times in total, on the same day every month.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023's catvent pattern was the Cheery Colourwork Catty Carousel Catvent Catdigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a fitted cardigan with a carousel (and cat) inspired yoke, plus some colourwork sparkles at the wrist and hem. I love those little colourwork flourishes at the end; they’re a reward for all that stocking stitch along the way and always get me off sleeve island that little bit faster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cardigan is steeked, but if you don’t want to steek there are instructions for making yourself a flat-knit version and for knitting a sweater. You’ll be able to choose whether you want a shaped or straight waist, and there’ll be all the usual help for tweaking the cardigan to fit you. And, of course, the usual wide spread of sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4ply-knit cardigan. Watching the rainbow emerge, and the promise of some hem and cuff colourwork sparkles, will help the knitting just whizz by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mini-skeins. Each skein will be labelled and wrapped. The packaging will all be recyclable, and as minimal as I can make it while still keeping the yarn a secret and the unwrapping fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 100gr contrast skeins - one in soft silver and one in a grey-black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe cardigan pattern, plus a second scrap-friendly pattern of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplus little crafty extras scattered throughout the calendar, including an extra-special extra for Christmas day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caitinbeag.com\/pages\/catvent-information-2025\"\u003eAdvent information, including details on customs and taxes for EU and US customers, is available here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarn options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWool yarns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-ply wool - this is a springy, bouncy, sturdy wool with a bit of crunch and character. (80m in each 20g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-ply sleek merino (organic) - this is a smooth, sleek merino with a gentle shine and a bit of drape. (80m in each 20g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-wool yarns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpaca\/silk\/cashmere - new this year! - utterly lush, soft yarn with a gentle halo. (80m in each 20g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamel silk - as soft as buttery kitten-bellies, and glows like moonlight. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(80m in each 20g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis year we're burrowing into the fallen leaves, admiring the glistening frost, tiptoeing past the hibernators and keeping our eyes peeled for the first hint of spring. It's Cats In The Winter Garden!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect soft ochres and sages, heathery purples, faded rose and icy blues, with a mixture of semi-solid and some very subtle variegation. You'll unwrap a slowly-emerging rainbow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn shown isn't the yarn that will be in the calendar - that would ruin the surprise. It's the last several  years advent dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd on a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eproject bag and enamel pin in a new-for-advent catty design, or go for the whole adventstravaganza, and get the stitchmarker calendar as well. This year, expect soft shades and garden creatures as well as - of course! - plenty of cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you add the stitchmarker calendar I'll be in touch nearer the time to check which style of markers you'd like.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"An Caitín Beag","offers":[{"title":"Wool \/ Just the yarn","offer_id":57000333803895,"sku":null,"price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wool \/ Add the pin and bag","offer_id":57000333836663,"sku":null,"price":52.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wool \/ Add the pin and bag and stitchmarker calendar","offer_id":57000333869431,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sleek organic merino \/ Just the yarn","offer_id":57000333902199,"sku":null,"price":53.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sleek organic merino \/ Add the pin and bag","offer_id":57000333934967,"sku":null,"price":58.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sleek organic merino \/ Add the pin and bag and stitchmarker calendar","offer_id":57000333967735,"sku":null,"price":68.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1071\/1078\/files\/yoke3_a9bb59e3-c8cf-48d2-b08f-9227cebb3e46.jpg?v=1744467690","url":"https:\/\/caitinbeag.com\/products\/advent-calendar-kit-the-carousel-catdigan-2026-installments","provider":"An Caitín Beag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}