Blue Fern Yarns
Weather the Storm - 24 Day Advent PREORDER
Weather the Storm - 24 Day Advent PREORDER
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For 2025 our theme is WEATHER THE STORM
Will you Weather the Storm with me for 2025?
Life can be challenging at times, but I truly believe we can all weather the storm and emerge stronger. While 2024 was mostly a good year, there were moments when I considered giving up on BFY, seeking a ‘normal job,’ and hoping for better days. Yet, my passion for BFY and the wonderful community surrounding me keeps me going. Running a business is hard!
The start of 2025 has been quite tough for my family and me, as my Nan was unwell and sadly passed away earlier this month. I've faced other struggles that I've kept to myself, largely feeling overwhelmed by the plans I’ve made and questioning how I can bring them to fruition.
We all encounter difficult moments, and I know several friends and family members are navigating their own challenges. This advent is, in part, a tribute to them. We will face these tough times in our own unique ways, however, and often, our love for yarn and crafting serves as a form of therapy, helping us to push through to the other side.
There is a lot of information below, but if you have any questions, please contact me on hello@bluefernyarns.co.uk and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Included in each advent;
- 24 mini skeins individually wrapped on a yarn base of your choice.
- The colours will create a subtle fade from dark to bright using the colours within the mood boards shown. This will enable you to work the yarns as you open them.
- There is an option to add a two skein Christmas Day set – click here.
- There is an option to add a hand made project bag made by Nicola from Tea, Cake + Make in a fabric coordinating with the theme of the advent – click here.
- A lovely keepsake box which will hold all of your yarns safely inside until you open them.
- There will be goodies throughout the advent for you to open with your daily yarns. Some of which may be edible, so if you have any dietary requirements, please pop them in the comments section when placing your order or drop me an email.
- All Advents will be shipped with tracking information, you have the option to choose between 48 hour or 24 hour if in the UK. All international parcels are at the International tracked. All advents will be dispatched in October / early November so that you receive this in plenty of time for 1st December.
Pay instalments information.
If you would like to pay in instalments, please select the yarn base check out as usual, the shipping cost will also be due for at this time.
Please note, Advent project bags and Christmas Day sets are not included in the pay in instalment options.
You will receive further invoices on 1 June, 1 July, 1 August and 1 September to pay the balance of your advent.
Advents will only be shipped once payment for all invoices is received.
If the balance is not paid, I will contact you to offer a refund for any months paid, less 10% for admin fees.
I do understand that life happens and sometimes this makes it difficult to pay on time, if this is the case, please get in touch so we can discuss how I may be able to help.
See images for instalment costs.
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Yarn Bases
Yarn Bases
Are you feeling a bit perplexed by the world of yarns and fibers? You're not alone! When I first began working with yarn, I was lost when it came to selecting the right type of yarn base for my projects. To assist you in your journey, I've compiled a list of the yarns we dye here at Blue Fern Yarns.
Suri Silk74% Baby Suri Alpaca 26% Mulberry Silk (Non-Supwerwash) |
300 meters per 50g - Lace Weight This soft fluffy cloud-like yarn is super soft with a delicate halo ideal for holding with other yarn bases to create warm shawls and garments. It can also be used on its own. The way the fibres take up the dye is to create a really soft palette and the speckles will spread. This is a non-superwash yarn and therefore recommend handwashing only. |
Classic75% Supwerwash Merino 25% Nylon |
425 meters per 100g - 4ply / Sock This yarn base is like the rockstar of indie yarn dyers - versatile and always in the spotlight! With its Superwash Merino blend making it oh-so-soft and Nylon adding that extra oomph of strength. This soft but durable yarn is perfect for socks as the nylon content helps to reduce the wear and tear. But hey, this yarn isn't just a one-trick pony! It's a star in shawls, clothes, and blankets too, promising a soft touch with a side of durability that can weather any crafting storm. |
Yak70% Superwash Merino 20% Yak 10% Nylon |
400 meters per 100g - 4ply/Sock Superwash merino wool teams up with Yak to create a super soft yarn that's as cosy as a bear hug. With its naturally darker hue, this yarn brings to life a palette of rich and vibrant colours. Just like our Classic yarn base Yak is also ideal for socks due to the nylon content and slightly higher twist. Similar to our Classic base, this yarn shines in shawls, garments, and blankets, offering a gentle feel along with lasting durability to withstand any crafting challenge. The more you wash, wear, and use your creation, the softer it becomes. Plus, this yarn is excellent at preventing pesky pilling. In addition, this yarn pairs seamlessly with our Classic yarn base. |
Cosy70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere (Non-Superwash)
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400 meters per 100g - 4ply Previously known as Natural This incredibly soft yarn boats a luxurious shine and a fluffy halo thanks to the silk and alpaca, with a dash of cashmere for that dreamy softness. Alpaca is the cosy champion for chilly days, outperforming sheep's wool with its toasty warmth, itch-free touch, and bonus points for being hypoallergenic. This yarn is ideal for shawls and jumpers. The yarn takes the dye well and speckles spread softly to create a stunning colour. This is a non-superwash yarn and therefore recommend handwashing only. |
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BFL 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester - High Twist |
365 meters per 100g - 4ply This 2 ply high twist yarn is soft, bouncy in texture and robust. The yarn takes the dye really well, colours appear slightly more muted than on merino, but bright colours can be achieved. Although this yarn does not have nylon, it would be suitable for socks on a tight gauge, using 2.25mm needles. This Bluefaced Leicester yarn is British and comes from small farms all over the UK but particularly Wales. |
Shimmer50% Supwerwash Merino 50% Silk |
400 meters per 100g - 4ply This luxurious silk-infused merino wool yarn adds a touch of shine and shows off your stitches like a boss. Perfect for any weather, silk yarns keep you cosy in the chill and cool in the heat. The yarn is exceptionally smooth. If it feels too slippery on metal needles, consider using wooden needles instead. When giving this yarn a bath, let it soak up all the goodness a bit longer. The silky strands need some extra pampering to absorb all that watery love just right. |
Luxe
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400 meters per 100g - 4ply This yarn is the perfect combination of silk, cashmere, and superwash merino, resulting in a beautiful, shiny texture that's soft to the touch. Get ready for a cosy, comfortable feel with a dash of added glamour. Thanks to the silk, this yarn will keep you cool in the summer months while providing warmth during the winter. |
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Yak Luxe 60% Superwash Merino 20% Silk 20% Yak |
212 meters per 100g - DK This yarn is exquisite with the natural undertone of the Yak, this base is dark and rich, it is soft and silky and looks beautiful in the skein. Despite being a darker base this yarn dyes really well and dyeing on top create rich deep colours. Speckles will spread, but they still work to create subtle flecks in the yarn. The fabric knits up into a velvety super soft fabric, with a wonderful drape, this would work well for luxury shawls and sweaters. It would make nice hats, but you would need to go down in needle size to create a firmer fabric. |
Squish80% Supwerwash Merino 20% Nylon |
300m per 100g - Sport This popular yarn blend can be founs in may different dyed yarns and weights. It is a blend of Superwash Merino wool and Nylon, resulting in a soft yet strong texture that's perfect for knitting socks. Dyed to Order only - please contact us if you want this yarn base. |
Care Information
Care Information
To preserve its quality, we recommend hand washing with your preferred wool wash in cool water. Some slight colour bleeding may occur during the initial wash, which is normal.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Please note that each skein of yarn is hand-dyed, resulting in unique variations between them. We suggest alternating skeins throughout your project to create a more uniform look. If you purchase multiple skeins of the same colourway, they will be from the same dye-lot unless otherwise specified. We take great care to ensure consistency between dye-lots, but as with all hand-dyed yarn, some variations may occur.
