A color inspired by Christmas, with a special story behind it...
The final "color of the month" for this year is a truly special one. It’s not just about the color itself—which draws its inspiration from Christmas—but rather the meaning behind it, as we welcome a new "Veluwsche Vriend" (Veluwe Friend). To us, Christmas represents a season of light and kind gestures, a time when people feel a little closer to one another. With this in mind, we wanted to create something that could support that spirit.
Our "Veluwsche Vriend" for this skein is Margreet, known for her work as "MadebyGreet." Through her YouTube channel, she shares glimpses into her daily life and her crafting adventures. For this special edition, we didn’t ask Margreet to choose the colors—as we typically do with our "Veluwe Friends"—because she was chosen for a different, meaningful purpose. Next year, Margreet and her brother will be participating in the "KikadiStelvio" challenge. They are taking part to raise funds for KIKA, a foundation dedicated to research into and the fight against childhood cancer. You can learn more about Margreet’s mission and visit her fundraising page here.
Because we wholeheartedly support this cause and wish to highlight the true spirit of Christmas, we at Veluwsch Verfgoed have decided to lend Margreet a helping hand. We hope to make a small contribution toward the fundraising goal she and her brother are striving to reach.
So, what does this mean in terms of the "color of the month"? Let me explain! This new color is priced 1 euro higher than the standard promotional price of our previous monthly colors. For every large skein purchased, 1 euro will be donated directly to Margreet’s initiative. In addition, Veluwsch Verfgoed will donate 1.50 per large skein of yarn. This means that a total of 2.50 per large skein will be donated to Margreet’s cause.
For small skeins, there is no special promotional price; 0.50 will be donated on your behalf as the customer, with an additional 0.50 contributed by Veluwsch Verfgoed. This results in a total donation of 1.00 for every mini-skein sold.
Should there be high demand, we will continue dyeing this "color of the month" until mid-December; after that, it will be phased out by the end of December. We are tracking the total proceeds and will transfer the full amount in January to the donation page set up by Margreet and her brother.
General information about a skein of Veluwsch Verfgoed Sock yarn:
- Each skein contains 400 meters of yarn.
- The yarn consists of 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon.
- While exceptionally well-suited for projects like socks, this superwash yarn is versatile enough for a wide range of knitting and crochet applications.
- Gauge: 28 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
- Suitable for use with 2.5mm – 4.0mm knitting needles or crochet hooks.
- This yarn is hand-dyed, making every skein unique with slight variations in color. The colors and skeins shown are for illustrative purposes; please note that actual colors may vary slightly, as screen displays can sometimes distort color representation.
- After the dye is set, the yarn is hand-washed using a high-quality wool detergent. You can rest assured that the yarn will virtually not "bleed" (release excess dye) when it comes into contact with water. However, especially with dark or vibrant colors, the water may become slightly tinted during washing. Please do not be concerned about this.
- The washing instructions for this type of yarn are: machine wash at a maximum of 30°C (86°F) using a wool cycle. Never tumble dry or wash at higher temperatures, as this will cause the fibers to felt. Do not use fabric softener; always use a detergent specifically designed for wool.
- The yarn is super soft and offers excellent stitch definition with a beautiful sheen.
- Skeins dyed with multiple colors will create a variegated effect, while semi-solid dyed skeins will produce a relatively uniform, tonal look. Occasionally, a small patch of white may appear, even in a semi-solid colorway; this is sometimes unavoidable during the hand-dyeing process. In practice, however, this rarely detracts from the finished piece.
- Each skein is wound and labeled by hand. Consequently, not every skein may look "perfect." This is a deliberate choice on our part—a sign that your skein was prepared with love and careful attention.
