Introducing the Flora of Ireland Yarn Advent 2026 — a collection rooted in our love of Ireland’s landscape and our signature approach to colour: soft, timeless, and quietly harmonious.
 
Each skein is hand-painted to create gentle fades and subtle tonal shifts, inspired by the beauty of native flowers and the ever-changing Irish countryside.
 
The Colour Story
 
Our approach to colour is always considered and balanced. Think muted pinks, dusky blues, mossy greens, and warm earthy tones — shades that sit naturally together and feel calm and cohesive. As is typical of IAY, the colours blend seamlessly from one to the next, creating a smooth, flowing palette across the entire Advent.
 
Weekly Skein Advent
 
A slower reveal with full skeins to enjoy each week.
 
Choose your base:
•⁠  ⁠4PLY 65% Superwash Merino/ 20% Bamboo/ 15% Silk - 100g/400m 
•⁠  ⁠4PLY 70% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Silk - 100G/400m
•⁠  ⁠DK 100% Superwash Merino - 100g/225m 
•⁠  ⁠4PLY 75% Superwash Merino/ 25% Nylon Sock Set (120g)  - 100g /400m - 20g/80m 
 
You’ll receive:
•⁠  ⁠5 x 100g skeins (or 120g sock set), individually wrapped  
•⁠  ⁠Luxury Advent box  
•⁠  ⁠Pattern recommendations booklet  
•⁠  ⁠Advent Gift  
 
If you choose the Baby Alpaca/Silk base, the colours will appear softer and more muted, as the fibre absorbs dye in a more subtle way. This is a non superwash base. 
 
Shipping & Payment
 
We offer worldwide shipping:
•⁠  ⁠UK – £5  
•⁠  ⁠Ireland & Europe – £15  
•⁠  ⁠Rest of the World – £25  
 
USA tariffs will be added at checkout
NO Customs to Ireland or EU, as we are based in Northern Ireland. 
 
Flexible payment options available:
•⁠  ⁠Pay in full  
•⁠  ⁠Or spread the cost over 6 monthly instalments
 
Payment plan breakdown: 
If you choose to pay in 6 monthly instalments, your first payment at time of order will be higher (price depending on your chosen base). Then the following 5 instalments will be £20 a month, this will be set up as a reoccurring invoice. For orders to the USA, instalments will be £22 per month to cover prepaid tariff duties. Shipping is paid for at the time of order. 
 
If tariff duties change you will be email an additional invoice to cover this cost, thank you for your understanding. 
 
If you have any questions please email: 
hello@irishartisanyarn.com