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Each day has its own sticker and ball-band design and colourway name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs well as the yarn you'll find a pawful of little crafty extras scattered throughout the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe yarns advents shown here are from previous years. This year will be different.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eDK wool - like the 4ply, but bigger! (40m 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\u003cp\u003eDK merino (organic) - a soft merino yarn with a lovely drape. (45m 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\u003ePatterns\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery yarn calendar comes with two patterns. You'll be able to choose any one of my patterns designed for advent calendars, plus one pattern designed for making the most of your scraps. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI'll be in touch with details about the patterns available and the yarns \u0026amp; colour combinations they suit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new patterns for this year will be\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Catmiration Shawl - subtly-catty gentle lace and texture, loads of fun to knit, wear it as a floaty shawl or an epic wraparound scarf or just let your cat nest into it. (They deserve it.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeskscraps - a set of little bowls and holders, which will work with any weight of yarn, will be purrfect for nomming up your scraps, and will be perfect for keeping your stitchmarkers, needles and other little bits and bobs in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ch3\u003eExtra skeins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast this year will be a pale warm grey. 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