Say hello to our first ever Summer Solstice Kit!
Let's relish in the longest day of the year by casting on a new knit with a new colorway!
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Summer is my absolutely favorite season; everything is blooming and budding and growing and buzzing. I love seeing the life cycle of a sprout to flower to vegetable, fruit, or dye. Watching the bees furry little butts diving headfirst, pollen drunk into the center of a flower. I harvest the lavender in full sun just to feel the hum and tickle of the bees' wings along my bare arms. And the monarch butterflies...though they are the true royalty of my yard, make me feel a little bit like royalty to be in their presence.
For the past few years, we have created a special colorway inspired by our local and fauna. This year we decided to make more of a curated experience. We invited local Bay Area designer Ksenia Naidyon to create a 2-color shawl using our rare silk-merino yarn, Rumor. And we have a few special gifts to include in your package celebrating the glory and richness of Summer.
In your kit, you will receive two colors of Rumor or Nibble (option added 4/19/25). This year's Summer Solstice color is a surprise - but what I can say is that it is inspired by Monarch butterflies and California poppies. Rumor's iridescent shine is irresistible. We only offer this yarn for special occasions so this is a nice opportunity to try it out! Or go with soft California wool - love local! With 438 yards per color, forget the mini-scarf! This new design will be generously sized.
Celebrate the longest day of the year by casting-on for this new shawl within the beauty of the great outdoors - whether that is in your own backyard or your local park.
- Kristine (she/her), founder and co-owner of AVFKW
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In this bundle, you will receive the following yarn:
Rumor, 70% merino, 30% silk, 438 yards[400m] / 100 g, 2 skeins
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Nibble, 100% California fine wool, 223 y / 50g, 4 skeins
And, you will receive:
+ 1 PDF shawl pattern by
+ 3-4 additional goodies inspired by Bay Area wildflowers and sunshine.
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Bundles will be ready for in-store pickup / shipping the week of June 10th for the Summer Solstice on June 20th.
Please contact us with any questions!
