AVFKW x Ksenia Naidyon 2025 Summer Solstice Knitting Kit - PREORDER

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! 

~~~

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 Summer Solstice colorway inspired by our local flora 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

~~~

In this bundle, you will receive the following yarn:
Rumor, 70% merino, 30% silk, 438 yards[400m] / 100 g, 2 skeins
OR 
Nibble, 100% California fine wool, 223 y / 50g, 4 skeins

And, you will receive:
+ 1 PDF shawl pattern by Ksenia Naidyon
+ 3-4 additional goodies inspired by Bay Area wildflowers and sunshine. 

~~~
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! 

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

~~~

ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged
within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

If you would like to add-to-order, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund shipping charges.

If you would like to apply a discount code, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund discounts.

~~~

Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery. 

Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.

If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with the documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation. 

US orders $149 pre-tax and above:
Free - Ships in 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - Ships in 4 business days, insured
$12 - Ships in 3 business days, insured

US orders under $149 pre-tax:
$9.00 - Ships in 5 business days, uninsured
$11 - Ships in 4 business days, insured
$20 - Ships in 3 business days, insured

Canada: $28*
International: $35*

*For packages weighing 2 pounds plus, there will be additional shipping charges. Please contact us for a quote.

International Orders
All international orders are shipped uninsured USPS First Class Parcel Post. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. International shipments can take two months to reach their destination. We caution against placing an order if you live outside the United States. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation. 

Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 2-3 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.