{"title":"Christmas in July 2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"makers-dozen-2026","title":"Makers Dozen Northern Lights 2026 | Knitting \u0026 Crochet Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eMakers Dozen Northern Lights 2026 is an Apple Yarns holiday gift box with 12 individually wrapped surprises for knitters and crocheters. Inspired by the colors of the Northern Lights, this collection combines hand-dyed yarn, coordinating notions and treats for a creative countdown to the holidays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture a cozy December evening, a wrapped surprise to open and a Northern Lights-inspired project waiting on your needles or hook. Give the box to a yarn-loving friend, share the unwrapping experience with someone far away, or enjoy a little making time for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s inside the Northern Lights gift box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 individually wrapped gifts for knitters and crocheters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed yarn, including bulky superwash merino with coordinating minis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating colors inspired by our Northern Lights graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA color-printed pattern for a Northern Lights-inspired knitting or crochet project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected notions with a Northern Lights theme, plus treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA holiday gift for yarn lovers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen one surprise at a time to create your own holiday countdown, or unwrap everything at once and start exploring the coordinating yarn and project. Makers Dozen is designed for both knitting and crochet enthusiasts, making it a thoughtful gift when you want something more personal than a single skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePre-order and shipping details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 theme: Northern Lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips mid-November 2026, ahead of December gift opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-order offer includes free shipping and a reduced price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited quantities available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSave 10% with your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/apple-yarns-vip-club\"\u003eApple Yarns VIP membership\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Makers Dozen for knitters or crocheters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. 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