This one was just for fun. A happy mix of all colors that remind me of the Christmas season. A little retro, a little traditional - just tossed in anything that made me feel the season.

This is approx. 120 yards of 100% Merino wool chunky weight yarn hand painted evergreen, holly, teal, and pink.

Gauge is 3-3.75 stitches to the inch on size 9-11 needles.

This batch is superwash, but please take care when washing.

Montol is a traditional Cornish midwinter festival. Celebrations include Guise dancing, the Cornish candle dance and the performance of traditional mummers plays such as St George and the Turkish Knight.

You can smell the grease paint and feel the hot flame of burnt berry in this one. But just beneath the surface is the slightest seductive hint of old mauve lace. Proceed with caution - it might just take your breath away.

This is approx. 120 yards of 100% Merino wool chunky weight yarn hand painted rum-raisin and blackened plum.

Gauge is 3-3.75 stitches to the inch on size 9-11 needles.

This batch is superwash, but please take care when washing.

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Santka Lucia brought light in a time of darkness.

All this yarn needs is a chick in a white dress with a plate of cookies to transport you strait to Scandinavia.

This is approx. 120 yards of 100% Merino wool chunky weight yarn hand painted saffron, evergreen, and midnight.

Gauge is 3-3.75 stitches to the inch on size 9-11 needles.

This batch is superwash, but please take care when washing.

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ker·mis 1.in the Netherlands, Belgium, etc., an outdoor fair or carnival

Its not easy being as brilliantly emerald as a Christmas pickle but this new sock yarn pulls it off splendidly. I've always loved the 'tradition' of the Christmas pickle. I don't know if its real or not - and I kinda don't care. I think the world would be a much happier place if we sneaked more pickles in here and there.

This is approx. 120 yards of 100% Merino wool chunky weight yarn hand painted emerald greens.

Gauge is 3-3.75 stitches to the inch on size 9-11 needles.

This batch is superwash, but please take care when washing.