{"product_id":"2026-spring-taster-box","title":"2026 Spring Taster Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year's Spring Taster Box is bursting with woolly treasures—over \u003cstrong\u003e720g of yarn from seven special producers! \u003c\/strong\u003eSome you may know and love and some that we are thrilled to introduce!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Spring Taster Box is packed full of beautifully curated colorways ready to ship, with \u003cstrong\u003eFREE US shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a generous, full-size sampling of some of our best-loved yarns alongside rarities we’ve never offered before and exclusive colorways! This box is packed with woolly skeins with heart and history, chosen to delight your needles and your stash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated with care. Packed with possibilities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Spring Taster Box includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 100g skein The Scottish Yarn Festival DK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 60g skeins The Grey Sheep Co. Hampshire DK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 100g skein John Arbon Textiles Seafarer Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x 25g balls Jamieson \u0026amp; Smith 2ply Jumper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 100g skein Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Ask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 50g balls Einrúm E + 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 50g skeins Mitchell Wool Targhee Fingering - Exclusive Colorways!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncomparable Buttons Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTWT Tape Measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern Suggestion Card\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree US Shipping!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note about colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e We feel it is important to show you what you are buying and so we have listed out the items that will be in each box for you to see for yourself (rather than making a Mystery Box). We want you to be confident that you are purchasing a really great Box. BUT!  We want to keep an element of SURPRISE so we will be carefully selecting the colors for each box. All of the color possibilities for the dyed (and natural color) yarns are beautiful so we feel confident that you will love our choices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you are new to the Spring Taster Box tradition here at The Woolly Thistle, enjoy this excitement from these Spring Taster Box fans:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I opened my VERY FIRST Taster Box, I was blown away. The yarn choices are amazing. The colors are perfect...it's almost as if you knew what I would pick for myself! I just can't wait to use this lovely yarn. -Isabel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Even though I learned all about what yarns wer egoing to be in this box, it was such a delightful surprise opening it and savoring each skein or ball. The colors are wonderful and perfect for me as I'm determined to expand my color palette. The suggested patterns are just right for \"tasting\" each yarn and experiencing their unique qualities. -Joanne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRead on for information on each yarn included in the 2026 Spring Taster Box!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scottish Yarn Festival - DK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eThe Scottish Yarn Festival is a celebration of Scottish wool, craftsmanship, and community. Created by Eva Christie, founder of the Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth, this yarn reflects a deep love of traditional textiles and locally sourced fiber. Grown in Scotland and spun in Yorkshire, it carries a true sense of place and connection to the landscapes behind the wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eThis DK-weight blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e80% Shetland wool and 20% Cheviot wool\u003c\/strong\u003e balances softness with strength and structure, making it wonderfully versatile for everything from cables to colorwork. The rich shades are inspired by the Scottish landscape, adding depth and character to every stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK\u003cbr data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~251 yards (230m) \/ 100g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"792\"\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Shetland Wool \/ 20% Cheviot Wool\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland \u0026amp; Yorkshire, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitchell Wool Co. - Targhee Fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 skeins; Exclusive, coordinating colorways \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4855\" data-end=\"5099\"\u003eMitchell Wool Co.’s Targhee Fingering is a beautiful example of small-scale American wool production. From fiber sourcing to spinning and dyeing, every step reflects thoughtful stewardship and close collaboration between farms, mill, and maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5389\"\u003eSpun from \u003cstrong data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5141\"\u003e100% American Targhee wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fingering-weight yarn is soft, springy, and wonderfully elastic. Naturally dyed with plant-based materials, the exclusive colorways created for The Woolly Thistle celebrate the beauty of American wool and the strength of the fiber community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5614\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fingering\u003cbr data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5415\" data-end=\"5427\"\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~200 yards (183m) \/ 50g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5460\" data-end=\"5472\"\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g skein (2 skeins included)\u003cbr data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5521\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% American Targhee Wool\u003cbr data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5561\"\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 sts = 4\"\u003cbr data-start=\"5573\" data-end=\"5576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5585\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash\u003cbr data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5610\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Sheep Co. - Hampshire DK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e2 skeins; Variegated colorways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eThe Grey Sheep Co.’s Hampshire DK is a beautiful example of British wool heritage and thoughtful sustainability. Created from carefully hand-sorted fibres grown by small-scale farmers, this yarn celebrates local wool and traditional British textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eThis woollen-spun DK yarn is lofty, soft, and full of character, blooming beautifully after blocking while maintaining excellent stitch definition. These variegated skeins are hand-dyed in colors inspired by the Hampshire countryside. 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Crafted in North Devon using vintage machinery and thoughtfully sourced fibres, Seafarer draws inspiration from the sea, coastal light, and maritime tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eThis sport-weight blend combines British wool breeds with a touch of mulberry silk for softness, resilience, and a gentle sheen. The result is a yarn with beautiful drape and stitch definition, perfect for garments and accessories alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sport\u003cbr data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~328 yards (300m) \/ 100g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% British Wool \/ 10% Mulberry Silk\u003cbr data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash\u003cbr data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Devon, United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamieson \u0026amp; Smith 2ply Jumper Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e4 balls; coordinating colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eJamieson \u0026amp; Smith’s 2ply Jumper Weight is a true icon of Shetland knitting tradition. Sourced from local crofters and farmers and produced in Lerwick, this yarn is beloved for its authenticity, warmth, and remarkable color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eThis woollen-spun fingering-weight yarn is the classic choice for Fair Isle knitting, offering the perfect balance of lightness and warmth. The four coordinating shades included in your box are ideal for colorwork and traditional Shetland-inspired projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fingering\u003cbr data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~114 yards (105m) \/ 25g ball\u003cbr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25g ball (4 balls included)\u003cbr data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shetland Wool\u003cbr data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash, lay flat to dry\u003cbr data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shetland, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEinrúm - E + 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e2 balls; coordinating colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eEinrúm’s E+2 beautifully combines Icelandic wool tradition with refined modern design. Inspired by Icelandic heritage and produced in Denmark, this yarn pairs rugged Icelandic wool with luminous mulberry silk to create something both practical and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003eThis fingering-weight yarn offers warmth, softness, and a subtle sheen, with Icelandic wool providing structure and breathability while the silk adds drape and glow. 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