{"product_id":"dolly-a-shining-star-yarn-countdown","title":"Dolly: A Shining Star – 12-Day Yarn Countdown Preorder | Ships 12\/1\/26","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDolly: A Shining Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 12-Day Hand-Dyed Yarn Christmas Countdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stars shine so brightly that they leave the world more colorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDolly: A Shining Star\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition Christmas yarn countdown created as a joyful tribute to Dolly Parton—a woman remembered for her music, sparkling stage presence, generous heart, deep faith, and wonderfully colorful spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 12 days, you’ll unwrap a cheerful collection of hand-dyed mini skeins filled with bright color and plenty of personality. The palette is inspired by Dolly’s favorite colors, white and yellow, along with the pinks, turquoise, and shimmering silver tones that capture her unforgettable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the colorways will be beautifully speckled, with a few variegated skeins mixed in. Although every day is a surprise, all 12 colors are thoughtfully designed to coordinate for shawls, cowls, socks, blankets, and other joyful mini-skein projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 individually wrapped and numbered hand-dyed mini skeins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 grams per mini skein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 grams of yarn in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA coordinated palette of pink, yellow, turquoise, white, and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily speckled colorways with several variegated surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully packaged for opening one skein at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed in small batches in our Florida dye studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a minis-only collection. A coordinating 100g skein, pattern, project bag, and notions are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Yarn Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClara Sock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 20g minis | approximately 87 yards each |\u003cspan\u003e100% EXTRA FINE SUPERWASH MERINO WOOL 19.5 MICRON | 3-ply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClara DK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 20g minis | approximately 50 yards each |\u003cspan\u003eEXTRA FINE SUPERWASH MERINO WOOL 19.5 MICRON | 3-ply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClara Worsted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 20g minis | approximately 43 yards each |\u003cspan\u003e100% EXTRA FINE SUPERWASH MERINO WOOL 19.5 MICRON | 3-ply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bit about our new Clara yarn base\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spun from 100% superwash merino wool, Clara’s 19 micron super soft hand will have everyone who touches it swooning with delight. Clara’s 3 ply construction has phenomenal stitch definition. We’re loving Clara for cozy hats, extra soft sweaters and covetable scarves. Pure, simple, and, dare we say, luxurious, superwash merino yarns don’t get much better than this!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little Color—and a Lot of Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Skeins will donate \u003cstrong\u003e$5 from every set sold to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping provide books to children and continuing a legacy of imagination, generosity, and big dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis donation is made independently by Southern Skeins and does not represent an official partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Should I Open My Skeins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour countdown will ship on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo open your final mini skein on Christmas Day, begin with Day 1 on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 13\u003c\/strong\u003e and open one numbered package each day through December 25.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, there are no yarn police! You’re welcome to open them all at once or save the experience for whenever you need a little extra color and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA smaller 12-day alternative to a full yarn Advent calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, happy colors with plenty of stage presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cohesive palette that can be used in one project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful Christmas gift for a knitter or crocheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy way to add hand-dyed speckled and variegated yarn to your stash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA joyful surprise dyed and packaged by a small family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery purchase helps support children’s literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreorder Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a limited-edition preorder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders are scheduled to ship on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease purchase this countdown separately from other products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause each set is dyed and assembled specifically for this event, all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreorders cannot be canceled, returned, or combined with coupon codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact colorways will remain a surprise until the countdown begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a subscription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a one-time, limited-edition 12-day Christmas yarn countdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much yarn is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll receive 12 mini skeins weighing 20 grams each, for 240 grams of hand-dyed yarn in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a full-size skein included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This collection contains only the 12 individually wrapped mini skeins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a pattern included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo pattern is included. The minis can be used with many knit and crochet patterns designed for Advent sets, mini skeins, or yarn scraps. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernskeins.com\/pages\/free-advent-knitting-and-crochet-patterns\"\u003ePlease see our list of recommended free scrappy and advent patterns here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill all 12 colors coordinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! Every colorway is designed as part of one cheerful, cohesive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I see the yarn colors before ordering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall palette is pink, yellow, turquoise, white, and silver, but the individual colorways will remain a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan crocheters enjoy this countdown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely! The yarn is perfect for both knitting and crochet projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll countdowns are scheduled to ship from our Florida studio on December 1, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, cheerful, and full of stage presence—Dolly: A Shining Star celebrates a life that showed us how beautifully kindness, courage, and a little sparkle can shine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis independent tribute is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Dolly Parton Productions, the Estate of Dolly Parton, or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Skeins","offers":[{"title":"Clara Sock","offer_id":47984092676274,"sku":"SKS-SHIN-STAR-MER-SOCK","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clara DK","offer_id":47984092709042,"sku":"SKS-SHIN-STAR-MER-DK","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clara Worsted","offer_id":47984092741810,"sku":"SKS-SHIN-STAR-MER-WOR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9502\/3026\/files\/FullSizeRender_2a1fb8b7-ece3-4dbc-9648-6ffe834c7feb.jpg?v=1789007459","url":"https:\/\/southernskeins.com\/products\/dolly-a-shining-star-yarn-countdown","provider":"Southern Skeins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}