{"product_id":"jack-the-ripper-serial-skeins","title":"Jack the Ripper: Serial Skeins True Crime Yarn Countdown Box + Podcast Experience (Preorder - Ships 10\/1\/26)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mystery you don’t just read… you knit or crochet. Our much loved Serial Skeins is back for 2026 and this year we are meeting Jack the Ripper. Pre-orders ship October 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 13-mini skein true crimes themed yarn countdown box with a podcast story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the fog of Victorian London and unravel a mystery… one stitch at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Skeins: Jack the Ripper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited-edition hand-dyed yarn countdown experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for fiber artist who love storytelling, cozy creativity, and immersive projects. 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plus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence bag of themed yarnie tools\/notions to help “solve” the fiber mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemed bag for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret clue hunting website filled with extra “solve the mystery fun and surprises”. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*No pattern included*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis option transforms your project into an interactive, story-driven experience from start to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 The Color Story: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach skein is inspired by the atmosphere of 1888 London:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is inspired by the layered atmosphere of Victorian London—where fog softens the edges of everything and gaslight casts a warm glow against the night. As the story deepens, richer shades emerge— grounding the 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If it’s added to an order with other items, we’ll simply separate it and send you a quick invoice for the collection by email. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are made just for you, preorders aren’t eligible for returns or discounts. If a coupon code is used at checkout, no worries—we’ll just send along an invoice for the remaining balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese orders are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💛 Why Knitters and Crocheters Love Our Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtfully curated projects (no decision fatigue)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffordable, high-quality hand-dyed yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique, storytelling-driven collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm, welcoming community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick FAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a subscription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, this is a one-time limited edition countdown box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a pattern included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo, there are knit and crochet pattern suggestions available - \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/j9k77u2i-dc?si=cuse8tsnueyave7q\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eI \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erecommend Knitty Natty’s advent list here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I open the skeins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers enjoy opening one per day leading up to Halloween—but you can go at your own pace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Skeins","offers":[{"title":"Southern Sock \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795416242,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MCN Sock \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795449010,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino Fingering \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795481778,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Merino Silk Fingering \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795514546,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Southern DK \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795547314,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino DK \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795580082,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MCN DK \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795612850,"sku":null,"price":217.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Merino Worsted \/ Yarn Only","offer_id":47313795645618,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Southern Sock \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795678386,"sku":null,"price":217.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MCN Sock \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795711154,"sku":null,"price":231.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino Fingering \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795743922,"sku":null,"price":217.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino Silk Fingering \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795776690,"sku":null,"price":227.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Southern DK \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795809458,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino DK \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795842226,"sku":null,"price":217.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MCN DK \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795874994,"sku":null,"price":231.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merino Worsted \/ Ultimate","offer_id":47313795907762,"sku":null,"price":217.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9502\/3026\/files\/IMG-1873.png?v=1776478321","url":"https:\/\/southernskeins.com\/en-ca\/products\/jack-the-ripper-serial-skeins","provider":"Southern Skeins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}