Mini-Skein FAQs

They’re so cute, but what do I make with them?!?

Ohhhhh there are countless ways to use Mini-Skeins! Start by checking out the SpaceCadet’s Mini-Skein Ideas board on Pinterest (click here). There you’ll find tons of patterns designed specifically for Mini-Skeins that you are going to love, as well as tons of ways to use Mini-Skeins to incorporate a surprising pop of colour in almost any project you’re working on.!

And when you join the club, we’ll send you a short series of emails chock-full of great pattern ideas to get you one your way, as well as links to places to find even more. We can’t wait to see what you make!

What yarns will be in my parcel? And what is the yardage in each Mini-Skein?

The Mini-Skein bundles are made up of a collection of SpaceCadet yarn bases, which gives you the chance to try out different SpaceCadet yarns. Click here to see the different yarns that will be included in your bundle.

The two Mix options work their way through our yarns differently:

• each month, the Multicolour option contains a mixed variety of our yarns
• whereas each Ombré & Gradient bundle is made of one type of yarn that changes from month to month.

They are always fingering weight yarns, so they all work together, but the fiber content and yardage varies from yarn to yarn. Generally speaking, though, the yardage on our fingering yarns runs from around 375 to 490 yards per 100g, which means the yardage on the Mini-Skeins will generally range from 75 to 98 yards per skein. Altogether, each bundle of 5 x 20g Mini-Skeins is equal to a full normal 100g skein of SpaceCadet yarn.

What are the different subscription levels?

There are two levels, to cover you for the month no matter how fast you knit!

• The Single Mini-Skein Subscription is five 20g skeins for $32
• The Double Mini-Skein Subscription is ten 20g skeins for $60 (in five colourways — to get ten different colourways, be sure to choose the Half-and-Half mix)

(Shipping costs are exactly the same as in the SpaceCadet shop: $4.49 for the Single subscription level, and $1.49 for each additional level. International costs are higher, see full details here.)

What sorts of colourways can I expect in my parcel?

Each parcel is made up of a selection of SpaceCadet colourways, hand-picked to work together. You can choose between

• the Ombré & Gradient Mix, which contains colours that morph gently from the dark into light, or from one colour to another, and
• the Multicolour Mix, which is made up of an assortment of variegated and semi-solid yarns that work together and yet still contain a few exciting contrasts to give a bit of zing.
• Half-and-Half, which is one bundle of the Ombré&Gradient Mix and one of the Multicolour Mix — only for Double subscriptions!

All together, they look terrific and will be a great addition to your project.

When will my parcel arrive? And when will payment be taken?

All parcels go out mid-month, and the deadline for new subscriptions to be included in that shipment is midnight on the 1st of that month (every Mini-Skein is wound by hand, so we need a bit of notice to get your parcel ready!).

Domestic deliveries are sent by Priority Mail, which usually takes about 2-3 days. International deliveries are sent by USPS First Class mail.

Your payment will be processed on the day you subscribe, and will automatically repeat on the same day each month of your membership.

Hey! My second payment has come out but I haven’t received my yarn yet!

Because every mini-skein is wound by hand, we need enough time to get everyone’s parcel dyed and ready. That usually takes between three to six weeks, depending on what day of the month you join the club. When you join, your first parcel will be the following month’s parcel, and will go out mid-month (for example, if you join on January 2, your first shipment will be February’s parcel). Because of this, if you join early in the month, you may end up making two payments before your first parcel arrives (in the example above, your payments would come out on Jan 2 and again on Feb 2, and your first parcel would go out mid-February). Although it is not ideal to have that happen, we can’t figure out a good way to avoid it, so we always track everyone’s payments carefully to ensure you receive all of your mini-skein parcels.

When does my subscription end?

You can end your subscription whenever you have collected enough Mini-Skeins for your project (or, any time you like). And it’s easy to unsubscribe! Just click on the Unsubscribe button below:

How many hexipuffs can I make from one Mini-Skein?

We usually get 5 to 7 hexipuffs, depending on the yarn type and needle size.

What if I don’t like the colours? Can I return or exchange a bundle?

So much of the fun of being in a club is the excitement of discovering new yarns and exclusive colourways! Joining the Mini-Skein Club with a sense of adventure means you’ll come along as we explore new worlds of colour together, and that is key to really getting the most of your club experience.

Because of the nature of the club set-up, we can accept returns or exchanges of club shipments for faulty yarns only. However, if one of your bundles really isn’t working for you, you can always sell or destash it on Ravelry, in the SpaceCadet’s For Sale or Wanted thread (click here to go to it). Even if a colourway isn’t your cup of tea, it’s almost guaranteed that there’s another SpaceCadet fan who will be excited to snap it up!

Anything else I should know?

When you join, you’ll be added to the Mini-Skein Club mailing list, which we use to share project ideas, club information, and to easily let you know of any changes to the club in the future.

And once you’ve joined, please do come over to the SpaceCadet Creations group on Ravelry and tell us all about the project you’re making or planning to make. We’d love to hear about it and see your progress!

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Black Friday ONLY! $15 OFF!

Holiday Gift Subscriptions to the InterStellar Yarn Alliance are available for a limited time. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance is SpaceCadet’s fabulous yarn club. If you like SpaceCadet ^® yarns, then you’ll love being in the Yarn Alliance!

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance Holiday Gift Subscription includes two parcels delivered to the recipient’s door, containing:

• SpaceCadet ^® Creations yarn (light to medium weight) in an exclusive Yarn Alliance colourway (guaranteed not to be offered on the SpaceCadet website for at least 6 months)
• A great Yarn Alliance gift tucked into every parcel!
• The SpaceCadet’s Log exploring the inspiration for each colourway.
• An InterStellar Yarn Alliance group on Ravelry where you can discuss WIPs, ask questions, and share FOs with fellow members.
• The InterStellar Yarn Alliance newsletter with periodic special offers exclusively for members.

Black Friday ONLY! $15 OFF!

The normal price for the Holiday Gift Subscription is $85 and, for one day only on Black Friday, I’m offering it at $70 — a $15 savings! Spaces are limited and the sign-up time will be short, but as a Yarn Adventurer, you get four days to nab this special price. And if the knitter or crocheter on your list deserves more even more Yarn Alliance goodness, you can add on a 6-month membership ($199 inclusive) or a 12-month membership ($305 inclusive), and you’re still getting that special price on the Holiday Gift Subscription!

Shipping within the United States is included in the price; extra charges apply for shipping outside the US.
Six month subscriptions include 3 parcels and are normally priced at $125; twelve month subscriptions include 6 parcels and are normally priced at $235.
Holiday Gift Subscription parcels will be sent out in late December 2011 and late February 2012. Parcels for the 6-month add-on will be sent out in late April, June, and August 2012. Parcels for the 12-month add-on will be sent out in late April, June, August, October, and December 2012, and February 2013.
Normal subscription openings for the InterStellar Yarn Alliance are two weeks only in March and September of each year.

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance Through the Rest of the Year

When you include an additional 6 month or 12 month Yarn Alliance subscription to your Holiday Gift Subscription, your recepient receives all the benefits that other regular members enjoy! With the additional regular subscription, each member will receive an exciting parcel delivered every other month containing:

• SpaceCadet ^® Creations yarn (light to medium weight) in an exclusive Yarn Alliance colourway (guaranteed not to be offered on the SpaceCadet website for at least 6 months)
• A great Yarn Alliance gift tucked into every parcel!
• The SpaceCadet’s Log exploring the inspiration for each colourway.
• An InterStellar Yarn Alliance group on Ravelry where you can discuss WIPs, ask questions, and share FOs with fellow members.
• The InterStellar Yarn Alliance newsletter with periodic special offers exclusively for members.
• A 15% off coupon every six months

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance will not open again for subscriptions until March 2012

Regular subscription prices: 6 months (3 parcels) $125; or 12 months (6 parcels) $235

Parcels will be sent out in late October, December, February, April, June, and August. Subscription openings will be available in March and September. Shipping within the United States is included in the price; extra charges apply for shipping outside the US.

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance is SpaceCadet’s fabulous yarn club.
If you like SpaceCadet ^® yarns, then you’ll love being in the Yarn Alliance!

Members of the InterStellar Yarn Alliance receive fabulous parcels delivered to their door every other month, containing:

• SpaceCadet ^® Creations yarn (light to medium weight) in an exclusive Yarn Alliance colourway (guaranteed not to be offered on the SpaceCadet website for at least 6 months)
• A great Yarn Alliance gift tucked into every parcel!
• The SpaceCadet’s Log exploring the inspiration for each colourway.
• The InterStellar Yarn Alliance newsletter with periodic special offers exclusively for members.
• A 15% off coupon every six months

A 6 month subscription (3 parcels) is $125, and a 12 month subscription (6 parcels) is $235.

Six month subscriptions include 3 parcels; twelve month subscriptions include 6 parcels. Parcels will be sent out in late October, December, February, April, June, and August. Subscription openings will be available in March and September. Shipping within the United States is included in the price; extra charges apply for shipping outside the US..
Normal subscription openings for the InterStellar Yarn Alliance are two weeks only in March and September of each year.

Ready to join the fun? Spaces are limited so don’t wait!

Please note: If those PayPal buttons are misbehaving for any reason, you can also purchase a Yarn Alliance subscription through the Etsy shop. Click here to go to it.