Yarn Advent Calendars: 12 Boxes We Can’t Wait to Open

Have you heard of Yarn Advent Calendars? Indie dyers are going above and beyond with these amazing countdown boxes packed with yarn. I wish I could buy them all!

Each advent calendar box is filled with 25 days of yarn and goodies. Just like any other advent calendar, skeins and notions are packed into smaller boxes or packages, ready to be opened daily from December 1 to 25!

Most yarn advent calendars are sold blind. You’ll know how many skeins to expect, but you won’t know what colorways are coming until the day you open each one. Surprise!

I know it seems early, but these pre-order events usually sell out and FAST!

All of them are drool-worthy, but these are the 12 yarn advent calendars I’m most excited to open this year!

NEW! 2022 Hobbii Yarn Advent Calendar for Knitters

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12 Days of Christmas by VK Yarns

12 Days of Christmas | VK Yarns | $122.01 and up + $43.46 shipping

This advent includes 12 individually-wrapped and coordinating mini skeins in pima cotton or merino/nylon. Choose from 50g or 25g skeins and, if desired, add on a handmade crochet hook from Turning Woodworm.

The fun part of this advent is that it creates a circular fade, one that can be worked with no true beginning or end because the last colorway fades back into the first! It will include tonal bases with speckles.

This advent is one of few to include cotton as an option for the base. It’s perfect for vegans or those with wool allergies.

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2021 Yarn Advent Calendar by Northbound Knitting

2021 Yarn Advent Calendar | Northbound Knitting | $225.00 + shipping

This nameless advent calendar includes 23 mini skeins and one full skein, each numbered and individually wrapped in no-frills packaging. The assortment promises to be random, though speckles and semisolids are included. Last year’s calendar is pictured on the Northbound Knitting website.

I included this calendar because it’s available on 7 different bases. I appreciate the ability to select my favorite weight!

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Advent Calendar for Knitters by Biscotte Yarns

Advent Calendar for Knitters | Biscotte Yarns | $229.00 + shipping

Biscotte Yarns has a yarn advent calendar that’s a bit unusual compared to most. Instead of 12 or 24 skeins, they offer 7 skeins: two 50-gram skeins, two 25-gram skeins, and three 100-gram skeins. This advent calendar also includes 5 knitting patterns, and other surprises.

I selected this calendar for the stunning packaging. Untie the ribbon to open double doors and reveal numbered boxes with knitting icons. Pull each out to reveal your daily treat!

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Christmas Yarn Advent Calendar by Sun-Soaked Yarns

Christmas Yarn Advent Calendar (Sold Out) | Sun-Soaked Yarns | $165.00 + free shipping

This yarn advent includes 24 mini skeins (85yd/20g each) of fingering-weight yarn. While it only includes semi-solids this year, the listing notes that you can use them for contrasting heels and toes on socks or other details on finished items.

This “no-frills” advent doesn’t include any goodies, but I included it due to its competitive pricing and the richness of the yarn listed on Sun-Soaked Yarn’s site.

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Georgia O’Keeffe 2021 Yarn Advent Calendar by Felicity Yarn Studio

Georgia O’Keeffe 2021 Yarn Advent Calendar [discontinued] | Felicity Yarn Studio | $100.00 and up + free shipping

This calendar promises gorgeous pops of color and simplistic beauty. Simply look at O’Keeffe’s work, which was used as inspiration, for an idea of what might be in store for you if you purchase this yarn advent!

I chose it for its brightness and beauty. It hints at spring, which is exactly what I’ll need in the dead of winter when the magic of Christmas has passed.

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Green to Purple Yarn Advent Calendar by Love and Speckles

Green to Purple Yarn Advent Calendar [Sold Out] | Love and Speckles | $190.64 and up + $25.93

This advent isn’t hiding anything! Check out the beautiful colors in this green-to-purple advent. It includes greens, golds, and greys so cold they turn into purples.

The standard advent includes mini skeins with the option to add a full skein for an additional cost. The advent is also available with 4 mohair minis.

I chose this advent for the gorgeous colors, opportunity for a faded project, and for those folks who are afraid to buy blind.

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Into the Woods Yarn Advent Calendar by Biffsugar Yarns

Into the Woods Yarn Advent Calendar [Sold Out] | Biffsugar Yarns | $187.02 + $38.84 shipping

This yarn advent calendar contains 24 mini skeins (20g each) in a variety of colorways, plus a mystery Christmas Day gift. The images hint at rustic colors with light touches.

I chose this advent calendar for its warmth. I can’t wait to see what the yarn looks like!

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Let It Snow Mini Skein Yarn Advent Calendar by Southern Skeins

Let It Snow Mini Skein Yarn Advent Calendar | Southern Skeins | $225.00 + shipping

Choose from sock yarn or DK weight and receive 24 individually wrapped mini skeins plus one full-sized skein.

The yarn of the Let It Snow Yarn Advent Calendar by Southern Skeins is sure to be gorgeous, but it isn’t the reason I selected this advent calendar. The standout here is the reusable advent calendar, a handmade fabric calendar with hand-embroidered numbers on each pocket.

Other goodies include handmade glass stitch marker, a drawstring project bag, and a pattern for the skeins.

Last year’s advent calendar is pictured on the site, hinting at what you can expect in 2021!

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Merry & Bright Winter Box Advent Calendar by The Green Button Jar

Merry & Bright Winter Box Advent Calendar (Sold Out) | The Green Button Jar | $185.48 + $20.61 shipping

Choose from a winter-themed collection or fade. The winter-themed collection includes solids, speckles, and variegated yarns. The fade includes light speckling and all skeins fade into the next. Choose from 12 or 24 mini skeins; both include a full skein for Christmas Day.

I chose this advent for the Green Button Jar palette. It is soft and earthy, which really appeals to me! I hope the colors carry through to this advent.

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Self-Striping Advent Calendar by The Dotty Wool Co.

Self-Striping Advent Calendar [sold out] | The Dotty Wool Co. | $194.22 + $35.97 shipping

In this box, you’ll have the choice of 12 or 24 self-striping mini skeins in a variety of winter and Christmas colors. You can also add a “Christmas Day gobstopper box,” an advent exclusive skein.

Self-striping yarn adds a bit more interest to the traditional yarn advent concept and I can’t help but wonder how all of these self-striping mini skeins will work up together!

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Sweet Tea Yarns Advent Calendar 2021 by Molly Klein Design

Sweet Tea Yarns Advent Calendar 2021 [Sold Out] | Molly Klein Design | $209.00 and up + $14.00 shipping

Choose from 10g or 20g mini skeins for this yarn advent. Either way, you’ll receive a 100g skein for Christmas Day! All yarn is individually-wrapped, fingering-weight skeins in a variety of colorways.

Sweet tea may be my favorite beverage, but that’s not what made me choose this. “Treats and gifts” are also promised! I wonder what they are.

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Weird Sisters Wool Advent Calendar 2021 by Weird Sisters Wool

Weird Sisters Wool Advent Calendar 2021 | Weird Sisters Wool | $90.00 and up + free shipping (US)

As a Harry Potter fan, I couldn’t be more excited about this yarn advent calendar by Weird Sisters Wool!

Choose from 12 days of yarn or 24 days of yarn. The 12-day option includes 12 mini skeins (20g each) and one full skein (100g), plus 2 engraved wooden stitch markers, 2 vinyl stickers, and one engraved wooden pin. The 24-day option includes 24 mini skeins (20g each) and one full skein (100g), plus 4 engraved wooden stitch markers, 4 vinyl stickers, and 1 engraved wooden pin.

It’s also offered in two themes. Yule Ball is inspired by the Yule celebrations of the wizarding world. Winter Wonderland is inspired by the colors of winter, including ice, snow, and sparkling lights. Both have me daydreaming about the colorways they may include!

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Year-End Countdown Yarn Calendar by Lantern Light Yarn

Year-End Countdown Yarn Calendar [Sold Out] | Lantern Light Yarn | $235.00 + free shipping

“Fade across the galaxy” with this countdown calendar. Variegated, speckled, and tonal skeins combine to make a celestial fade on fingering-weight or DK yarn. Since this is a year-end countdown, it includes 31 mini skeins rather than the typical 24 to 25.

This countdown isn’t affiliated with advent, making it perfect for yarnies who don’t celebrate Christmas.

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