Jack the Ripper: Serial Skeins True Crime Yarn Countdown Box + Podcast Experience (Preorder - Ships 10/1/26)

A mystery you don’t just read… you knit or crochet it. Our much loved Serial Skeins is back for 2026 and this year we are meeting Jack the Ripper. Pre-orders ship October 1, 2026

✨ If you’ve ever wished your knitting or crochet could tell a story… this is your invitation.

🕯️ Choose Your Experience

🧶 Yarn Only: Perfect for fiber artist who wants the story and the yarn.

Each order includes:

• 13 hand-dyed individually wrapped and numbered mini skeins (20g each)
• Access to the immersive 13-part podcast
• Daily email police updates delivered to your inbox
• Evidence files and clues released throughout the countdown
• Discord chat group 
• Zoom crafting nights
• Digital junk journal download to document your investigation 
• Insert card for the activity hub, colorway names, and other fun stuff. 
• *No pattern included*

🔪 Upgrade to the Ultimate Immersive Experience: For yarnies who want to fully step into the mystery.

Includes everything in Yarn Only, plus:

• Evidence bag of themed yarnie tools/notions to help “solve” the fiber mystery
• Themed bag for your project.
• Secret clue hunting website filled with extra “solve the mystery fun and surprises”. 
• *No pattern included*

This option transforms your project into an interactive, story-driven experience from start to finish.

🎨 The Color Story: Each skein is inspired by the atmosphere of 1888 London:

This 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 palette in the texture of the city streets.

The result is a cohesive, moody palette that feels both atmospheric and wearable—designed to flow beautifully from one skein to the next.

🎁 Perfect For: Fiber artist who love mini skein sets and curated yarn sets

• Fans of true crime, mystery, and immersive storytelling
• Makers who want a ready-to-knit, no-decision project
• Cozy evenings with yarn, tea, and a podcast

📦 Timeline

• Pre-orders open: now
• Ships: October 1, 2026
• Open 1 mini skein each day starting October 19th
• The podcast episodes go live on October 18th . 
  
• Inside the order will be a card providing more details so be sure to keep it. 

🧵 Yarn Details

• 13 x 20g mini skeins (total 260g)
• Multiple base options available
• Hand-dyed in small batches in our Florida studio
• Exceptionally soft yarn customers rave about

• Every skein is finished with our signature wool wash, adding our classic Southern Skeins scent. 

Yarn Base Options
🧶 Southern Sock | 13, 20g, 80 yard minis | 75% 19.5 Micron Merino & 25% Nylon | 3-ply

🧶 Merino Fingering | 13, 20g, 87 yard minis | 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino | 2-ply 

🧶 MCN Sock | 13, 20g, 87 yard minis | 80% Superwash Wool 19.5 micron & 10% Cashmere, 10% Recycled Nylon  

🧶 Merino Silk Fingering | 13, 20g minis | 80% Fine Superwash Merino Wool 21.5 mic & 20% Mulberry Silk | 2 ply

🧶 Southern DK | 13, 20g, 45 yard minis | 75% 19.5 Micron Merino  & 25% Nylon | 3-ply

🧶 Merino Worsted |  13, 20g, 44 yard minis | 100% 21 micron superwash merino wool | 4-ply 

📫 Just a quick heads up 💛

This set is a special preorder and needs to be checked out on its own. 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. 

Because 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.

These orders are final sale.

💛 Why Knitters and Crocheters Love Our Collections

• Thoughtfully curated projects (no decision fatigue)
• Affordable, high-quality hand-dyed yarn
• Unique, storytelling-driven collections
• A warm, welcoming community

✨ Every stitch tells part of the story. The question is… will you solve the mystery?✨

Quick FAQs:

Is this a subscription?
No, this is a one-time limited edition countdown box.

Is there a pattern included?
No, there are knit and crochet pattern suggestions available - I recommend Knitty Natty’s advent list here 

When do I open the skeins?
Many customers enjoy opening one per day leading up to Halloween—but you can go at your own pace. 

Do I have to follow along daily?
Not at all. Open your packages and enjoy the experience at your own pace.